What is eyelid surgery?
Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty as it is also known, is a procedure which can restore a more youthful and refreshed look to the eyes by improving drooping upper eyelids and puffy under-eye bags. During surgery, excess fat, skin and muscle are removed from the upper and/or lower eyelids.
What is Asian eyelid surgery?
Asian eyelid surgery is a procedure which adds an upper eyelid crease to the Asian eye.
Who is a candidate for eyelid surgery?
Candidates for eyelid surgery include men and women who are looking to improve droopiness or puffiness of the upper and/or lower eyelids. It’s also important that the eyelid surgery candidate be in good physical health, psychologically stable and have realistic expectations. Individuals with certain medical conditions including thyroid problems, dry eye or lack of sufficient tears, glaucoma, detached retina, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure or other circulatory disorders, or diabetes may require that special considerations be made.
What occurs during a consultation for eyelid surgery?
During the consultation for eyelid surgery, you will meet with either Dr. Duboys or Dr. Sirota. After carefully examining your eyes, the doctor will discuss your expectations and the possibilities available to you. All details of the eyelid surgery will be explained and any questions that you have answered. Specific topics that will be discussed include whether or not both skin and fat will need to be removed and whether or not all four eyelids need to be treated.
Where is eyelid surgery procedure performed?
At Associated Plastic Surgeons & Consultants, Dr. Duboys and Dr. Sirota perform eyelid surgery in their in-office operating room, a state-of-the-art facility that is fully approved by the American Association for the Accreditation of Surgery Facilities (AAAASF) for class A/B/C surgical procedures.
What form of anesthesia is eyelid surgery performed with?
Dr. Duboys and Dr. Sirota usually perform eyelid surgery with local anesthesia and sedation or with general anesthesia.
How is eyelid surgery performed?
Eyelid surgery begins by making incisions which are typically located in the natural creases of the upper eyelids and just below the lashes of the lower eyelids. Working through the incisions, excess fat, skin and muscle are then removed. Transconjunctival blepharoplasty may be performed on patients who have just excess fat of the lower eyelids. For this less invasive procedure, incisions are made on the inside of the lower eyelids and excess fat is removed.
How long is the surgical time for eyelid surgery?
Eyelid surgery takes an average of one to three hours to perform.
Where are the incisions made for eyelid surgery?
The incisions for eyelid surgery are located in the natural creases of the upper eyelids and just below the lashes of the lower eyelids. For transconjunctival blepharoplasty, the incisions are made inside of the lower eyelids.
Are there scars after eyelid surgery?
The incisions for eyelid surgery do result in scars though they are well-concealed within the natural creases of the upper eyelids and just below the lashes of the lower eyelids. Transconjunctival blepharoplasty results in no visible scarring as the incisions are made on the inside of the lower eyelids.
How much pain is associated with eyelid surgery?
There is usually some discomfort that can be expected following eyelid surgery. During the first few days, the eyelids may feel tight and sore. Medication can be prescribed to help control this.
What sort of recovery is there after eyelid surgery?
After eyelid surgery, bandages may be temporarily applied to the eyelids. Patients can expect some amount of swelling and bruising which you can help to alleviate by keeping the head elevated and applying cold compresses during the first few days. Most of the bruising will dissipate within about two to four weeks. Other side that patients may experience after eyelid surgery can include dryness, itching or a burning sensation of the eyes, tearing, blurred or double vision, and sensitivity to light.
How soon after eyelid surgery can patients return to work?
Most patients are able to return to work and most other normal activities within about seven to ten days after undergoing eyelid surgery.
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