Blepharoplasty, more commonly known as eyelid surgery, is a plastic surgery procedure for correcting sagging or drooping eyelids. Because the skin on the eyelid is much thinner than that in other parts of the face, it is often one of the first facial areas to show signs of aging. Eyelids that sag or droop can affect peripheral vision, making daily activities such as driving more difficult.
Blepharoplasty may become necessary when various factors — including aging, sun damage, smoking and obesity — cause the muscles and tissue that support the eyelids to weaken.
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What To Expect
Blepharoplasty is typically performed as an outpatient procedure requiring local anesthesia and sedation. General anesthesia may be used for anxious patients. Patients can choose to have this procedure on their upper or lower eyelids, or both. The procedure can take anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 hours, depending on whether both the upper and lower eyelids are operated on.
If the upper eyelid is being operated on, an incision is typically made along the lid’s natural crease. Once the incision is made, fat deposits are repositioned or removed, muscles and tissue are tightened, and excess skin is removed. For the lower eyelid, an incision is usually made just below the lash line so that excess skin can be removed.
After the procedure, the incisions are closed with sutures, tissue glue or surgical tape, and usually loosely covered with gauze so the area can heal.
Blepharoplasty Recovery Time
After blepharoplasty, patients may be advised to apply lubricating drops/ointment and cold compresses to aid in healing and minimize side effects. Most patients return to work within a few days to a week.
Patients should avoid exercise and strenuous activities for at least two weeks. Stitches are usually removed after three or four days. Most swelling and other side effects typically subside within two weeks.
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