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Eyelid Lift or Blepharoplasty
Would I Benefit From an Eyelid Lift?
Simply stated, if you look into the mirror and see any or all of the conditions listed below, and you don’t like what you see, you may be a good candidate for Dr. Kaplan’s Blepharoplasty procedure:
- Excessive, sagging or wrinkled upper or lower eyelid skin
- Puffy pouches of fat in the upper or lower lids that create a tired, sad or worn appearance, even though that’s not the case
- Loss of the natural crease in your upper eyelid
- Excess upper eyelid skin that impact vision
A blepharoplasty (eyelid lift) is a surgical procedure that addresses the problems of excessive skin, wrinkled skin, puffy pouches of fat. and loss of natural creases in the upper and lower eyelids. These conditions may create the appearance of fatigue, sadness or aging when that may not be the case at all. Heavy excess skin from the upper eyelid may affect vision. Blepharoplasty can be performed on upper lids or lower lids, or both upper and lower lids depending on a patient’s concerns.
Dr. Kaplan recommends a blepharoplasty to address these concerns and to restore a more youthful, refreshed appearance. His blepharoplasty procedure is safe and effective in achieving your goals.
In addition, a candidate for any cosmetic surgery procedure must be in good health and have realistic expectations.
Blepharoplasty cannot lift sagging eyebrows or alter crow’s feet and it can only partially reduce dark circles. Dr. Kaplan may also recommend additional procedures such as browlift, facelift, injectables or skin resurfacing to achieve the best results.
- A more refreshed, rested and youthful appearance of the eyes.
- A softer appearance to wrinkle lines (eyelid lift does not remove or erase all wrinkles – but it does soften those that remain after your surgery).
- Widening of visual fields after removal of skin that impacts your vision.
Dr. Kaplan generally performs Blepharoplasty surgery under IV Sedation and occasionally under MAC (Monitored Anesthesia Care). All surgeries are performed in our state-of-the-art AAAHC certified operating room suite, complete with all of the required monitoring, anesthesia delivery and emergency equipment. If MAC is used, a board certified anesthesiologist is also present throughout the operation as (s)he administers and monitors the anesthesia. Anesthesia will be discussed during your pre-operative appointment. Blepharoplasty surgery is done on an outpatient basis.
After you are anesthetized and made to feel totally comfortable, Dr. Kaplan will make incisions where your natural crease should be in the upper lids and below the lash line in the lower lids. Excess fat and skin are removed through these incisions. If only excess fat is present in the lower lids, it may be removed through an incision inside the lower lids with no external incision or scar. This is called Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty. Self-dissolving sutures are used and usually disappear in 5-7 days. You may experience some discomfort initially, but this can be effectively managed with oral pain medication and cold compresses.
- Discomfort is usually mild and is easily managed with oral medication.
- Bruising and sensitivity to light is normal for about 7-10 days.
- Swelling is also normal and progressively disappears over a few weeks.
- Eye makeup can be worn again shortly after the sutures are gone.
- Contact lenses can be worn again when comfortable, usually within 7-14 days
- Sleep on your back with your head elevated per our instructions
- Be sure to keep your follow-up appointments
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