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Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)
What is Blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty, also known as eyelid surgery, can rejuvenate puffy, sagging, or tired-looking eyes by removing excess fat, skin, and muscle from the upper and lower eyelids. It may be performed for cosmetic reasons or to improve sight by lifting droopy eyelids out of the patient's field of vision. Eyelid surgery can be combined with BOTOX® treatments to raise the eyebrows or reduce the appearance of wrinkles, crow's feet, or dark circles under the eyes.
Eyelid Surgery Procedure
Eyelid surgery is usually performed in an outpatient setting and lasts 45 minutes to a few hours depending on how much work is done. Incisions are made along the eyelids in inconspicuous places (in the creases of the upper lids, and just below the lashes on the lower lids). The surgeon removes excess tissue through these incisions and then stitches them closed with fine sutures. In the case that no skin needs to be removed, the surgeon will likely perform a transconjunctival blepharoplasty, where the incision is made inside the lower eyelid and there are no visible scars.
What To Expect After Eyelid Surgery
Stitches are removed after three or four days and most people return to work in ten. Contact lenses may not be worn for two weeks. The effects of blepharoplasty can last for a long time and are sometimes even permanent.
Benefits of Blepharoplasty
Patients who undergo eyelid surgery often experience:
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Brighter, more youthful-looking eyes
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Improved vision when droopy eyelids are corrected
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Increased confidence in their appearance
If you're interested in learning more about blepharoplasty please contact us for a consultation. Our expert surgeons will discuss your unique needs, review your goals, and develop a personalized treatment plan just for you.
Call us at 972-566-8300 to take the first step toward a more youthful, refreshed look.
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