Upper and / or lower eyelid lift also called Blepharoplasty Eyelid Lift surgery, can help with excessive, sagging skin or fat deposits on the upper or lower eyelid. Consider scheduling your confidential consultation today if your upper eyelid skin interferes with your vision, your natural upper eyelid crease is gone or if you just want to improve the appearance of your eyes.
Many patients are looking for different treatments to help remove or decrease heavy, drooping eyelids. In most cases, eyelid lift procedures can help remove the excessive, sagging upper or lower eyelid skin to look more refreshed.
If you have excessive upper eyelid skin that interferes with your vision, eyelid lift procedures can also widen your visual field if excessive upper lid skin has partially blocked your sight. Ask Rita about medical insurance reimbursement.
An eyelid lift may also be helpful if you have puffy pouches of fat in the upper or lower lids, creating a tired or aged appearance.
The blepharoplasty eyelid lift procedure is a very popular surgery that creates a more youthful and rested appearance in your eyes and overall facial appearance.
As we age, our skin’s elasticity decreases, and we begin to see excess skin on the upper lid. This skin can obscure our natural crease and even cause hooding or an overhang of skin on the upper lid. Unfortunately, no amount of rest or creams will permanently reduce these symptoms.
An eyelid lift can surgically remove excess skin and herniated/protruding fat. Incisions are concealed in the natural upper lid crease.
If there is excess fat and skin of the lower lid, a fine incision below the lash line is made to remove fat and skin together. If only excess fat is present in the lower lids, it may be removed through an incision inside the lower lids with no external incision or scar. This will heal naturally over 24 hours and requires no stitches. This is called transconjunctival blepharoplasty.
During your initial consultation, you and Dr. Lynch will work together to discuss your concerns and desired results. Dr. Lynch will examine you as well as take photographs to help with the planning and performing of your eyelid lift surgery. Finally, you’ll receive important instructions to prepare for your procedure, a quote, and an explanation of the results you can expect to achieve. If Blepharoplasty Eyelid Lift is being done to improve the field of vision, insurance may cover upper lid surgery. A visual field test may confirm visual field loss.
As we age, the elasticity of our skin decreases, and we begin to see excess skin of the upper lid that can obscure our natural crease and even cause hooding or overhang of skin on the upper lid. Unfortunately, no amount of rest or creams will permanently reduce these symptoms. Blepharoplasty Eyelid Lift can surgically remove excess skin and herniated/protruding fat. Incisions are concealed in the natural upper lid crease during an upper eyelid lift. If there is excess fat and skin of the lower lid, a fine incision below the lash line is made to remove fat and skin together. If only excess fat is present in the lower lids, it may be removed through an incision inside the lower lids with no external incision or scar. This will heal naturally over 24 hours and requires no stitches. This is called transconjunctival blepharoplasty. The best surgical patients generally are healthy, non-smokers. If you have dry eyes, please consult your ophthalmologist before planning eyelid surgery. After eyelid surgery, you can expect a rested, brighter, more youthful appearance.
This outpatient procedure takes about an hour under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia. All sutures are usually removed within 5 days. Initial mild discomfort is easily controlled with oral medication. Bruising around the eye area lasts from 5 to 7 days and can be hidden with make-up or sunglasses. Swelling progressively disappears in 1 to 2 weeks.
Eye makeup can be used after sutures are removed. Contact lenses can be worn when comfortable — usually within 7 to 10 days. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call us.
The best patients for any type of plastic surgery are healthy, non-smokers. If you have dry eyes, please consult your ophthalmologist before planning eyelid surgery. After eyelid surgery, you can expect a rested, brighter more youthful appearance.
Additional procedures available that may enhance the result of a Blepharoplasty Eyelid Lift: Facelift, Neck Lift, or a Chin Implant.
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