Eyelid Surgery or blepharoplasty can correct sagging eyelids, remove fatty pouches beneath the eyes and remove excess skin from upper eyelids. Blepharoplasty can be done alone or in conjunction with other facial surgery procedures.

PROCEDURE

On your upper lid, Dr. Spera will decide and mark the proper location of your new crease and the amount of skin that needs to be removed. After excising the skin, two fat bags are removed and the skin sutured together. On your
lower eyelid, the fat will be removed from the inside (transconjuntival incision). Then, the excess of skin is “pinched” from the outside and removed leaving an inconspicuous scar right below your eyelashes. Some of the fat can be “repositioned” if needed to camouflage your orbital rim or to correct your tear trough deformity.

Recovery

After the surgery, the area around the eye will be bruised and swollen for about four days. Stitches will be removed on day four. Patients should keep their heads up and place cold compresses on their eyes periodically. Patients can’t wear contact lenses for about two weeks, since the eyelids may be stiff and sore. Make-up may be worn after seven to ten days. The resulting hairline scars which follow the natural contour of the eyelids tend to fade in about two months. After cosmetic surgery, our patients have a softer, more youthful look to their faces. Many seem to have a new spring in their step after facing their fresher reflections in the mirror.