What is Blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty, commonly known as eyelid lift surgery, is a procedure aimed at addressing issues like bagging in the lower eyelid and hooding in the upper eyelid. During the surgery, excess skin and sometimes underlying fat are removed from the eyelids.
Am I a Good Candidate?
- Candidates typically have specific concerns such as sagging skin, excess fat, or puffiness around the eyelids that they wish to address through surgery.
- Candidates should be in good overall health, without any underlying medical conditions that could increase the risks associated with surgery.
- Candidates should have adequate eyelid laxity to allow for the necessary adjustments during surgery.
- Candidates should not have any pre-existing eye conditions or infections that could interfere with the healing process.
- A consultation with a qualified plastic surgeon is essential to assess individual candidacy. During this consultation, the surgeon will evaluate the patient’s eyelids, discuss their goals and expectations, and provide personalized recommendations.
- Candidates should be aware of the potential risks and complications associated with blepharoplasty, such as infection, bleeding, asymmetry, and changes in sensation.
- Candidates should be willing to follow post-operative instructions carefully and allow for adequate time to recover from the procedure.
- While blepharoplasty is commonly performed on older individuals seeking to address signs of aging, younger patients with specific concerns may also be suitable candidates.
 Benefits:
- Blepharoplasty can enhance the appearance of the eyes by reducing sagging skin, puffiness, and wrinkles around the eyelids, resulting in a more youthful and refreshed look.
- In cases where excess skin on the upper eyelids obstructs vision, blepharoplasty can improve vision by removing the obstruction and restoring a clear field of view.
- The results of blepharoplasty are typically long-lasting, providing patients with sustained improvement in the appearance of the eyelids for many years following the procedure.
- Minimal Scarring: The incisions made during blepharoplasty are strategically placed along the natural creases of the eyelids, resulting in minimal scarring that is often barely noticeable once fully healed.
- Blepharoplasty can be tailored to address each patient’s specific concerns and goals, allowing for a customized approach that meets individual needs.
- When performed by a skilled and experienced surgeon, blepharoplasty can achieve natural-looking results that enhance the overall appearance of the eyes without appearing overly “done.”
- Blepharoplasty can be combined with other facial rejuvenation procedures such as facelifts or brow lifts to achieve comprehensive facial rejuvenation and a harmonious overall appearance.
More Details:
Blepharoplasty or eyelid lift surgery is the surgical procedure of the upper and lower eyelid, it is done to reduce bagging from the lower eyelid and hooding from the upper eyelid. It is done by removing the excess skin with or without the underlying fat. The cause of excess skin is usually the result of aging however it has been reported the genetics plays a huge role as well. The result would affect the appearance and in severe cases the vision.
Prior surgery the surgeon usually takes photos and measurements of the upper and lower eyelids to determine the amount the skin that should be removed. The procedure could be done under local anesthesia with or without sedation. The procedure takes from one hour to two hours and the incisions are done cosmetically and hidden in the crease/lines of the eyes. Closure is done with suture and patients can go home after surgery with antibiotics and painkillers.
Bruising and swelling is expected to last from three to five days and therefore patients are asked to take time off and relax at home and avoid polluted areas. Sutures are removed a week after the procedure and patients can go back to their normal life following that.
Scarring improves and will be barely noticeable in 6 weeks with very satisfactory results.