Eyelid Aesthetics
Eyelid surgery, medically known as blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure aimed at improving the appearance of the eyelids. Over time, skin loses elasticity causing sagging, bags, or wrinkles around the eyes. This can make a person look older or tired. Blepharoplasty corrects these issues and provides a more youthful, refreshed appearance.
What is Blepharoplasty?
It is the surgical removal of excess skin, muscle, and sometimes fat from the upper and/or lower eyelids. Upper eyelid surgery removes sagging skin, while lower eyelid surgery reduces bags and wrinkles.
Upper Eyelid Surgery
Upper Eyelid Surgery
This surgery removes excess skin and sagging from the upper eyelids. The surgeon makes a small incision in the natural eyelid crease and removes the excess tissue. The eyes appear more open and youthful afterward.
Lower Eyelid Surgery
Lower Eyelid Surgery
Lower eyelid surgery mainly reduces bags and wrinkles under the eyes. The surgeon makes a small incision along the lower lash line or inside the eyelid (transconjunctival incision). Excess fat is repositioned or removed, and extra skin may be taken out if needed.
Who is Suitable for Blepharoplasty?
Who is Suitable for Blepharoplasty?
- Individuals with noticeable sagging or excess skin on eyelids
- Those with under-eye bags or puffiness
- People with wrinkles around the eyes
- Those whose drooping upper eyelids affect vision
Surgery Process and Recovery
Blepharoplasty is usually performed under local anesthesia, sometimes with sedation. Upper eyelid surgery takes about 1 hour, lower eyelid surgery 1 to 1.5 hours. Recovery varies but generally significant improvement is seen within 1-2 weeks. Bruising and swelling diminish in a few days, and most patients return to work after a week. Full recovery can take several months.
Possible Risks and Side Effects
As with any surgery, blepharoplasty has risks including infection, bleeding, anesthesia complications, dry eyes, temporary eyelid function changes, and scarring. Choosing an experienced surgeon minimizes these risks.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is the surgical removal of excess skin and fat from the eyelids, applicable to both upper and lower lids.
Typically people over 35 with sagging or puffiness; can be needed at younger ages due to genetics.
The surgeon removes excess skin and fat, usually under local anesthesia.
Upper eyelid surgery takes about 1 hour; lower eyelid surgery takes 1-2 hours.
Mild swelling and bruising for a few days; return to work in about a week; full recovery in weeks.
Results last a long time but aging continues.
Keep head elevated, apply cold compresses, avoid heavy activities, use prescribed eye drops and creams.
Incisions are hidden in natural eyelid folds and scars usually fade over time.
Prices vary by surgeon experience, hospital, and procedure extent.
There are risks but minimal with experienced surgeons.
