A natural part of the aging process is the development of wrinkles, often around the eyes. Skin around the eyes also becomes less elastic, resulting in droopy eyelids. Sometimes this happens at an early age. You may start working your forehead muscles harder in an effort to lift your drooping eyelids. This may cause brow aches and fatigue. If you are having these symptoms, or simply do not like the way your eyelids appear, you may be a candidate for a blepharoplasty.

Yes. It should be noted that a significant number of men and women of all ages elect to have blepharoplasty to achieve a more youthful look and for more comfortable positioning of the eyelid skin.

After any surgical procedure, some discomfort can be expected. All patients are provided with prescriptions for pain medication. Patients have surprisingly little discomfort after most eyelid procedures. Generally over the counter Tylenol is all patients need (together with ice packs) placed over their eyes for 24 hours. An occasional patient will report unmanageable pain after surgery.

We recognize that scars can be a significant concern for patients, and we are dedicated to providing natural-looking results without noticeable signs of treatment. With eyelid surgery, the incisions are placed in such a way as to minimize their appearance. For upper blepharoplasty, the incision typically is located within the natural crease of the eyelid. For lower blepharoplasty, the incision can be placed along the lower lash line or inside the lower eyelid. The latter technique is known as transconjunctival blepharoplasty and is appropriate only for certain types of patients. Our doctor will help you determine which method is right for your needs and goals.

The scar is transversely oriented, above the pubic region, and progresses to past each hip bone. There is most often an incision within the umbilicus as well.

While your first consideration should be recuperating as fully as possible, we understand you are excited to see the results and return to your normal routine. Most patients can go back to office work and other simple daily activities in a few days to a week. More demanding labor and strenuous exercise should be avoided for a few weeks to a month to allow for optimal healing. Our doctors will provide more specific information during your initial consultation based on your lifestyle and treatment plan.

Blepharoplasty helps to rejuvenate the eyelids, creating a more youthful-looking appearance with lasting effects. That said, the natural aging process will continue. Most patients benefit for many years, sometimes as long as 10-15 years or more, depending on environmental factors and genetic influences. To help maintain your results, we recommend taking good care of your skin, staying out of harsh sunlight without protection, and considering non-surgical cosmetic enhancements that can be used to further preserve your outcome.