Eyelid Surgery
Open your eyes to one of the easiest and most effective ways to take years off your appearance
Eyelid surgery is an outpatient procedure to remove excess skin or fat in the eyelid in order to give your eyes a youthful appearance. After eyelid surgery, more light is able to enter the area around the eye, diminishing the dark appearance caused by shadows and adding definition to the eyelids.
Overview
Eyelid surgery is an outpatient procedure to remove excess skin or fat in the eyelid in order to give your eyes a youthful appearance. After eyelid surgery, more light is able to enter the area around the eye, diminishing the dark appearance caused by shadows and adding definition to the eyelids.
Choosing Eyelid Surgery
Eyelid surgery can help with problems including:
- Dark circles
- Drooping eyelids
- Heavy eyelids
- Puffiness under the eyes
There are two types of eyelid surgery:
Upper Blepharoplasty
This procedure addresses the upper eyelids and can be performed right in the doctor’s office. You will receive local anesthesia and remain awake the entire time. During the procedure, tiny incisions are made so that excess skin and fat can be removed from the eyelid. The incisions will not show, and heal quickly. The results of upper blepharoplasty are nearly instantaneous and in just an hour or so, you can walk away with a rejuvenated look.
Lower Blepharoplasty
Lower blepharoplasty addresses the appearance of bags under the eyes. You will need to be under general anesthesia during this outpatient procedure. Your surgeon will make small incisions inside the eyelids in order to reposition the fat under the eyes for a smoother and more natural appearance. There are no external incisions with this procedure, so you can enjoy the results quickly.
What To Expect
Choosing Eyelid Surgery
Eyelid surgery can help with problems including:
- Dark circles
- Drooping eyelids
- Heavy eyelids
- Puffiness under the eyes
There are two types of eyelid surgery:
Upper Blepharoplasty
This procedure addresses the upper eyelids and can be performed right in the doctor’s office. You will receive local anesthesia and remain awake the entire time. During the procedure, tiny incisions are made so that excess skin and fat can be removed from the eyelid. The incisions will not show, and heal quickly. The results of upper blepharoplasty are nearly instantaneous and in just an hour or so, you can walk away with a rejuvenated look.
Lower Blepharoplasty
Lower blepharoplasty addresses the appearance of bags under the eyes. You will need to be under general anesthesia during this outpatient procedure. Your surgeon will make small incisions inside the eyelids in order to reposition the fat under the eyes for a smoother and more natural appearance. There are no external incisions with this procedure, so you can enjoy the results quickly.
Prior to eyelid surgery, your surgeon will take your medical history and ask questions about your vision health, tear production and use of corrective lenses. Your surgeon will give you specific instructions to follow before your procedure. This may include:
- Refrain from taking any aspirin or blood thinners before surgery.
- Plan to have someone with you on the day of surgery to drive you home.
Preparing For Eyelid Surgery
Prior to eyelid surgery, your surgeon will take your medical history and ask questions about your vision health, tear production and use of corrective lenses. Your surgeon will give you specific instructions to follow before your procedure. This may include:
- Refrain from taking any aspirin or blood thinners before surgery.
- Plan to have someone with you on the day of surgery to drive you home.
Most patients experience minimal pain and heal quickly after eyelid surgery. Follow your surgeon’s instructions on caring for your incisions after surgery. Your surgeon will want to schedule a follow up appointment after a few days to see how you are healing.
After Your Procedure
Most patients experience minimal pain and heal quickly after eyelid surgery. Follow your surgeon’s instructions on caring for your incisions after surgery. Your surgeon will want to schedule a follow up appointment after a few days to see how you are healing.
Before you decide if eyelid surgery is right for you, consider asking your surgeon the following:
- Will there be visible scars after eyelid surgery?
- What kind of anesthesia will be used during the procedure?
- How long does it take to recover from eyelid surgery?
- Can I have both upper and lower eyelid surgery at the same time? Are there any risks to having eyelid surgery?
Questions to Ask About Eyelid Surgery
Before you decide if eyelid surgery is right for you, consider asking your surgeon the following:
- Will there be visible scars after eyelid surgery?
- What kind of anesthesia will be used during the procedure?
- How long does it take to recover from eyelid surgery?
- Can I have both upper and lower eyelid surgery at the same time? Are there any risks to having eyelid surgery?
