Eyelid Lift
Indications
Excessive, wrinkled or sagging skin of the upper or lower eyelids. Loss of a natural upper eyelid crease. Puffy pouches of fat in the upper or lower eyelid that creates an aged or tired appearance.
Intended Results
A more youthful and rested appearance of the eyes. A more open appearance of the eye socket.
Procedure
Eyelid surgery is done in an outpatient facility in our office building or at the Jewish East Ambulatory Medical Center.
Blepharoplasty is commonly done as an outpatient under general anesthesia. In the upper lids - the incision is made with a black diamond scalpel and is hidden in the natural crease above the lid margin. Skin, a small sliver of redundant muscle and fat excess are all removed. The lower lids are approached first through an incision made on the inside of the lid. The fat is removed with a fine electric needle to limit bruising. Any extra skin is “pinched” below the lash line and trimmed with a fine scissor. Several sutures are placed to close the incision.
Recuperation and Healing
Sutures are removed in 4 days. Patients may experience stinging sensation, light sensitivity and trouble reading up close for several days. Bruising and swelling will typically resolve in 7-10 days. Patients may return to work within a week. Eye makeup can be worn after the sutures are removed and contact lenses can be utilized in 7-10 days.
Note
The specific risks and suitability of this procedure for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are rare.