Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
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The eyes are our most intriguing and revealing facial feature - they draw attention and convey expression. If you are bothered by upper eyelids with excess, drooping skin that makes you appear sad or angry, or by eyes that look tired due to puffiness or bags, cosmetic eyelid surgery may be right for you.
WHAT IS BLEPHAROPLASTY?
Cosmetic eyelid surgery, technically called blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure to improve the appearance of the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both. Specifically, eyelid surgery can treat: loose or sagging skin that creates folds or hides the natural contour of the upper eyelid; excess skin that hangs down from the upper eyelid, sometimes impairing vision; excess fatty deposits that appear as puffiness in the upper eyelids; bags under the eyes; droopiness of the lower eyelids, showing white below the iris; or excess skin and fine wrinkles of the lower eyelid. These conditions typically appear as part of the natural aging process or due to heredity.
IS BLEPHAROPLASTY RIGHT FOR ME?
Most commonly, eyelid surgery is performed on adult men and women who have healthy facial tissue and muscles and have realistic goals for improvement of the upper and/or lower eyelids and surrounding area. Good candidates are also healthy individuals who do not have a life-threatening illness or medical conditions that can impair healing, non-smokers, or individuals with a positive outlook and specific goals in mind for improvement through eyelid surgery. In addition, medical conditions such as eye disease, glaucoma, dry eye, detached retina, thyroid disorders, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, or diabetes, are essential to disclose if you are considering eyelid surgery.
WHAT RESULTS SHOULD I EXPECT RIGHT AFTER SURGERY?
Once your procedure is complete, lubricating ointment and cold compresses may be applied, and in some cases your eyes may be loosely covered with gauze. Initial healing may include some swelling, bruising, irritation or dry eye and discomfort that can be controlled with medication, cold compresses and ointment. Irritation at the incision sites is also possible. Your surgeon will instruct you to keep your head elevated at all times until initial swelling has subsided and to wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from bright light, sun and wind. A return to light, normal activity is possible as soon as you feel ready, usually within a few days of surgery. Healing of incisions may take 5-10 days at which time any sutures will be removed, if necessary. You will be ready to return to work and normal activity at this time, and to resume wearing contact lenses. Cosmetics can camouflage any bruising or redness that remains. Healing will continue for several weeks as swelling continues to dissipate and incision lines improve.
WHAT RESULTS SHOULD I EXPECT OVER TIME?
Your final results will appear over time, generally within several weeks. It may take up to a year for incision lines to fully refine. While eyelid surgery can be expected to correct certain conditions permanently, you will continue to age naturally. Life-long sun protection including the use of sunscreen and sunglasses will help to maintain your results. The benefits of your surgery should reveal a smooth, firm contour of the upper and/or lower eyelids. What matters more is that the appearance of your eyes matches the way you feel inside - youthful, vital and alert. |
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At The Center for Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery office, Todd M. Van Ye, MD & Pawel Stachowicz, MD offer plastic and reconstructive surgery to patients across Eastern Wisconsin including: Neenah, Appleton, Oshkosh, Green Bay and Fond du Lac Wisconsin. Contact the The Center for Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery office today to schedule your FREE Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) Consultation! |