FACE PROCEDURES
Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
OTHER PROCEDURES
eyelid surgery
1.5 hrs
SURGERY TIME
3/10
PAIN LEVEL
7 days
HEALING TIME
94%
“worth it” rating*
WHAT IS IT?
The eyes are the most important feature of the face, and usually the first to change as we age. Excess skin and fat around the eyes can make you look older, more tired, angry, and generally worse than you feel.
During an upper blepharoplasty, the excess skin and fat is removed to refresh the eyes. During a lower blepharoplasty, the excess fat (or puffiness) is removed. Occasionally skin also needs to be removed.
TYPES OF INCISIONS
For an upper blepharoplasty, the incision is hidden in the natural crease of the upper eyelid and is rarely visible. For a lower blepharoplasty that does not require skin removal, the incision is made inside the eyelid. If skin needs to be excised, the incision is hidden under the eyelashes to prevent visibility.
PROCEDURE
Eyelid surgery is performed with IV sedation and local anesthesia, so you are comfortable and sleepy, and feel no pain. The surgery takes approximately 1.5 hours.
HEALING
Suggested time off work: 7 days
Walking: Walking is started on the same day as surgery
Exercise: Limited exercise at 1 week, full exercise at 2 weeks
Other: Ice or frozen peas are used around the eyes for the first 48 hours; a single stitch is removed one week after surgery
GALLERY
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