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Blepharoplasty

Panorama Medical Center provides Blepharoplasty treatments to remove excess eyelid skin and fat, brightening and refreshing the eye area.

Tired of looking tired due to droopy eyelids?

Blepharoplasty might be the answer!

Blepharoplasty, also known as eyelid surgery, can address these concerns and improve the appearance of your eyes. Here’s what it can do:

  • Reduce puffiness and bags: Eliminate under-eye bags that make you look tired or aged.
  • Remove excess skin: Address drooping upper eyelids that can obstruct vision or create a hooded appearance.

How does blepharoplasty work?

  • Addressing loose skin and tissue: The surgeon removes excess skin, muscle, or fat from your eyelids to create a smoother and more youthful look. In some cases, repositioning tissues might be enough.
  • Improved vision: In some cases, blepharoplasty can improve your field of vision if sagging eyelids are blocking your peripheral sight.

What blepharoplasty can’t do:

  • Eliminate dark circles or wrinkles: Blepharoplasty focuses on excess skin and tissue, not wrinkles or dark circles under your eyes. Other procedures might be more suitable for those concerns.

Considering blepharoplasty?

  • Consultation is key: Discuss your goals and expectations with a board-certified plastic surgeon to see if blepharoplasty is right for you.
  • Combined procedures: Blepharoplasty can be combined with other facial rejuvenation procedures for more comprehensive results.

 

Blepharoplasty can be a way to achieve a brighter, more youthful appearance around your eyes. However, it’s important to have realistic expectations and consult with a qualified professional.

Frequently Asked Questions

The best candidates for blepharoplasty surgery are generally people at least 30 years old who are in good health and have no other eye conditions. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of the following conditions:

  • Eye disease, like glaucoma, dry eyes or a detached retina.
  • Thyroid disorders, like Graves’ disease, hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism.
  • Cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure or other circulatory disorders.

A surgeon can typically complete an upper blepharoplasty in about 45 minutes to one hour. It takes about two hours if both upper and lower eyelids are done at the same time, depending on whether fat is repositioned or if there’s additional work performed.

There will be a stitch in each of your upper lids that’ll remain for about a week. The lower lids don’t require stitches if the incisions are made on the inside of your lids. It’s common for swelling and bruising to occur in your upper and lower lids. Expect to stay home from work and limit your activities for several days after surgery to allow your eyelids to heal.

As with any surgical procedure, there’s some degree of risk. Complications and bad results from blepharoplasty are rare, but sometimes they do occur. Problems that can occur include:

  • Dry eyes.
  • Abnormal discoloration of your eyelids.
  • Abnormal folding in or out of your eyelid skin.
  • An inability to fully close your eyes.
  • A pulled-down, lower-lid lash line.
  • Possible loss of vision.
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