Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, is often performed for cosmetic reasons. With age, it becomes more common to experience droopy or saggy eyelids. Blepharoplasty can also be performed out of medical necessity. Having droopy eyelids may reduce your peripheral vision, making seeing more challenging.
Sagging of the upper lid is common and occurs with older age. It is caused by loose excessive skin, weak muscles, or a combination of both. In some cases, this sagging skin can hinder vision. You may simply look at your eyes and decide you want a more youthful look. During your initial consultation, your eye surgeon can explain what can be surgically enhanced to accomplish your desired look.
Upper blepharoplasty is a procedure that removes excess muscle, skin, and fat from your upper eyelids. Removing these excess things helps rejuvenate tired, droopy eyelids and makes you look younger and more awake. Upper blepharoplasty uses incisions in the crease of the natural eyelid, ensuring they are harder to see. Your eye surgeon will reshape the area while minimizing any visible scarring.
During lower blepharoplasty, excess tissue and under-eye bags are removed to enhance the contour of your eyelid. An incision is carefully made below the lash line to eliminate any surplus skin. Your eye surgeon then skillfully lifts the skin, resulting in a more attractive and aesthetically pleasing appearance.
Blepharoplasty is performed under local anesthesia with mild sedation. Incisions in the eyelid are usually placed in the crease above each eye, and then your eye surgeon removes some excess skin, muscle, and possibly fat and closes the cut. Under normal conditions, blepharoplasty can take about an hour.
Eyelid skin heals remarkably quickly, and scars are usually inconspicuous with time. Bruising and swelling are expected initially but resolve over a few weeks.
At Community Eye Care Specialists, our highly specialized staff works together to ensure your visit is comfortable and completed in a timely manner. We have a qualified team of professionals who will work around your busy schedule and address any questions or concerns prior to the appointment.
Whether it’s a general eye exam or treating a condition that requires an in-depth diagnosis, our teams in Jamestown and Warren provide undivided attention to each patient so we can evaluate a plan based on your needs and our professional opinion.
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