Medically referred to as blepharoplasty, eyelid surgery can often be a great option for patients interested in smoothing wrinkled or sagging skin in upper/lower eyelids; diminishing bagginess or puffiness around the eyes; reducing fat buildups in the upper/lower eyelids; excising redundant eyelid skin that may be obstructing proper vision; and/or improving the appearance of dark circles underneath the lower eyelids. Customized to the patient’s needs, eyelid surgery can be performed to target the upper eyelid (upper blepharoplasty), lower eyelid (lower blepharoplasty), or both. During upper blepharoplasty, small incisions are hidden in the eyelid’s natural creases, and excess fat and skin are removed until an optimal outcome is achieved. For lower blepharoplasty, a tiny incision is concealed in the natural crease located beneath the lashes, and extra skin, muscle, and fat tissues are excised as needed. If necessary, fat can be redistributed to help reduce puffiness or bulging throughout the eye region, and sagging skin can be tightened for further enhancement.
Performed under local or IV sedation, eyelid surgery typically takes about one to two hours to complete, depending on whether or not the procedure involves upper blepharoplasty, lower blepharoplasty, or both. Following the operation, most individuals are able to resume their daily activities within about five to seven days.