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Upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery |
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Blepharoplasty – known more commonly as eyelid surgery – is a procedure to remove excessive fat, skin, or muscle from the areas around the eyes to give a more youthful, alert, and healthy appearance. Blepharoplasty is intended to remove heavy sagging deposits of fat above and below the eyes that may make you look older, sadder, or more tired than you are, or which may impair your vision. The procedure can often be combined with other work, such as a facelift or browlift, to give a completely revitalized facial appearance.
The procedure is very simple and can take one to three hours, depending on the extent of the work desired. Small incisions are made either within the creases of the eyes or on the inside surface of the eyelid; in both cases, scarring is almost invisible. After carefully removing fat deposits from the upper and lower eyelids the incisions are closed with fine stitches. After your surgery you may be prescribed an ointment or eye drops for your own comfort. Stitches are typically removed within a week, after which you will find bruising and swelling decreases. The amount of bruising and swelling and the time it takes to recess varies from patient to patient, but most patients find that the majority of bruising and swelling has recessed one to two weeks after removing the stitches. For most people, up to ten days (but often less) is the required recovery time before they are comfortable returning to work or school.
Your surgeon will advise you on your limitations after surgery. For the first couple days you may find it difficult to read or watch television and you may not be able to wear contact lenses for several weeks. Any athletic sports or heart-rate-raising activities should be avoided for at least a week following your procedure. For more specific, personalized instructions, or for a personal consultation regarding your expectations from eyelid surgery, please contact our offices to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ziesmann.
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