How to get rid of Droopy Eyelids with Eyelid Surgery

What is blepharoplasty?

With upper eyelids, the main component of the surgery is to remove excess skin, but often a small amount of muscle, and sometimes some underlying fat, is removed to optimize the result. With the lower eyelids, the appearance of eye bags has more to do with bulging fat than excess skin, and therefore the goal is to remove or redistribute this fat and in doing so reduce the appearance of bags.

A frequently recommended solution to cosmetically alter a drooping eyelid is a procedure known as blepharoplasty, which is often referred to as an eyelid lift.

Procedure:

Before undergoing the procedure, the patient will undergo a complete medical exam that includes an eye exam to determine their general health. Photographs of the eyes are taken prior to the procedure to aid in technique and planning, as well as to provide a basis from which to compare long-term results.

Blepharoplasty/eyelid surgery is an outpatient procedure performed in the comfort of the treating physician's office with the use of local anesthesia to numb the treatment area.

Once the patient is comfortable, the doctor will make a small incision along the eyelid crease and carefully remove a predetermined amount of muscle, fat, and skin tissue as needed.

The incision is then closed with fine sutures. Patients undergoing the procedure on both the upper and lower lids will have the upper lid treated first, followed by an incision just inside the lower lid using the same technique.

 

Result:

Patients who choose to undergo blepharoplasty experience the benefit of being able to return home soon after the procedure is complete. At best, patients report minimal side effects associated with this treatment, which can include minimal swelling, bruising, and swelling at the incision site along with the possibility of temporary watery or blurry eyes.

Many of these symptoms are easily treated with over-the-counter pain relievers, and most doctors recommend applying a cold compress to the eyes for about 10 minutes a day for a week or two after the procedure. Incision scars fade over time and are often reduced in appearance by placing them within the eyelid crease.

Many patients see immediate and long-lasting results after undergoing blepharoplasty, while those with more severe drooping eyelids may prefer to undergo the treatment multiple times to achieve the desired results. As an added benefit to improving vision, eyelid lifts generally lead to a more youthful appearance for many patients.

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