Eyelid Surgery

What is Eyelid Lift or Blepharoplasty?

Blepharoplasty is an eyelid operation during which excess fat and loose skin of the upper or lower eyelids are removed to treat some problems, such as

1. Sagging Upper Eyelid
2. Sagging under the eyes.
3. Wrinkles and Fine Lines

This procedure can be taken to address facial aging cosmetically or functionally deal with excess skin, hence impairing one's vision, which makes it relevant to the two kinds of candidates who would wish to change their looks and others suffering from vision loss due to wrinkles of excess skin. Blepharoplasty typically lasts 1-3 hours, though the administration may make it a local or general anesthetic. Most will resume their regular duties a week after such a procedure.

Blepharoplasty with fat removal doesn't remove dark circles under your eyes or eliminate crow's feet or other facial wrinkles. Other surgical and nonsurgical procedures that reposition fat, fill the hollows under the eyes, or lift your cheeks can reduce dark circles. Sometimes, blepharoplasty is combined simultaneously with other surgeries of the face, such as laser resurfacing, or brow-lifting.

Who Are Qualified For Eyelid Lift Lift Surgery?

The population likely to benefit from eyelid surgery is composed of people who are at least thirty years of age, free from any systemic diseases, and unaffected by any further eye ailment. You are advised to inform your physician or surgeon if you suffer any of the following medical conditions:

1. Conditions that affect the eyes; include Glaucoma, dry eyes, and even retinal detachment.
2. Exclusive diseases such as Thyroid disease, Graves’ disease, Hypothyroidism, and Hyperthyroidism
3. Blood circulatory diseases such as Cardiac disease, Hypertension, and Diabetes.

This procedure can also improve both the nature of your physical appearance and your psychological well-being. You are not, however, looking for the surgery to give you an entirely different appearance. Most of the world's population has eyes that do not perfectly match or have sizes that look like they differ. Such asymmetrical facial features occur when one is in the development stage. Your facial structure will not be changed through blepharoplasty. You must, therefore, understand your face pretty well before you consider going for this surgical procedure. Present to your cosmetic surgeon your expectations with this doctor and think for them.

What Happens During A Blepharoplasty Procedure?

Blepharoplasty can focus cosmetically on the upper eyelid or the lower one or both since this depends on the desired goals.

Upper Blepharoplasty

This first incision is the surgeon creating an upper blepharoplasty following the normal line of your upper eyelid. The cuts made are such that when you wake up, you don’t see the cuts made on you by the surgeons. Because of loose skin and bulging fat, the eyelid region appears quite droopy in many a case, and the reduction of such skin and fat brings an entirely renewed appearance to the part. Once the above complications are managed, the surgeon proceeds to suture any wound that might have been left behind and provide a natural-looking closure.

Lower Blepharoplasty

The incision is made vertically right below the lash line of the lower eyelid. Thus, the surgeon can carefully cut the skin of the eyelid since there is skin to spare in the internal area. Sometimes a surgical operation within the eyelid is made to rearrange or even remove fat to have a more youthful eye appearance without marks.

How Long Does A Blepharoplasty Procedure Take?

Again, the blepharoplasty could last 1-3 hours, including the actual surgical period and if it is upper, lower, or both.

Upper Blepharoplasty: This usually takes approximately 1 to 2 hours.

1. Lower Blepharoplasty: This period may take about an hour or two if other techniques, including fat grafting, are performed.
2. Together: If performed simultaneously for both the upper and lower eyelids, it could last around 2 to 3 hours.

The actual time required may also be determined by a particular surgeon's technique and anatomy and the needs of individual patients. Always talk to your surgeon for a closer approximation and a more tailored case-specific approach.

After Blepharoplasty Procedure:

It is not common for a patient to be hospitalized after blepharoplasty surgery, instead, patients may be provided a postoperative stay in a recovery room while anesthesia is regulated. This will be caused by minor pain around the orbital area that can be through the prescription of some pain relievers and regular use of ice packs for swelling. Strict aftercare instructions from the cosmetic surgeon are also mandatory, as it is likely that the patient will need the elevation of the head while sleeping for the first week. The sutures used are usually non-absorbable, which means the sutures have to be removed in 5-7 days, and any use of eye makeup should also be avoided until cleared by the surgeon.Swelling and bruising will resolve slowly as part of recovery and patients are usually returned to life entirely in one to two weeks. There are temporary side effects with dry eyes, and sensitivity to light, and tend to recover with continued healing. A final blepharoplasty result appears after several months with a refreshed and youthful look.

What is the blepharoplasty recovery time?

For any patient, the average time for recovery after having the eyelid surgery that is blepharoplasty may vary from one case to another but can usually be around this time:

1. Immediate Recovery (1-3 days): Swelling and discoloration around the eyes commonly occur immediately after the surgical procedure. A cold compress can be applied to these places to reduce swelling. Prescription medications for pain may also be initiated.
2. Initial Healing (1-2 weeks): Most patients should improve swelling and bruising by one week. Non-dissolvable stitches are usually removed on the fifth to seventh day. The patient is encouraged not to do strenuous activity and sleep with the head up to enhance healing.
3. Return to Normal Activities (2-4 weeks): Within the second or beginning of the fourth week, most patients can return to work and engage in almost all their daily activities.
4. Final Results (3-6 months): The outcome of eyelid surgery can take a few months to show up entirely as all residual swelling has subsided completely. Most patients should expect their final results three to six months after surgery with a renewed and refreshed appearance.

Follow our cosmetic surgeon's specific post-operative instructions and attend all follow-up appointments to achieve optimal healing and results.