Eyelid surgery is a cosmetic procedure to adjust the skin covering your eyes. While most people opt for blepharoplasty for aesthetic reasons, it is also performed to address vision obstruction by the eyelid. Scarsdale eyelid surgery can eliminate signs of aging and enhance facial expressions and make you look alert. Find out details about the process and what to expect after the procedure.
Why is eyelid surgery necessary?
Eyelid surgery is a surgical process to trim loose skin around your eyes. Soft tissue and muscle become less supple as you grow older. The fat around the eyelid protects your eyes from the hard, bony skull.
When the eyelid sags, fat cells may accumulate around it. The weight of the fat causes the skin to slack further, creating visible pockets under the lower eyelid. As a result, you may look older or develop a droopy expression that makes you look older.
Fat accumulation on the upper eyelid not only changes your appearance but may also obstruct your field of vision. A blepharoplasty procedure can extract the sagging skin to address an eyesight problem.
How is the procedure performed?
Eyelid surgery is performed under local anesthesia. The number of eyelids to adjust will determine the duration of the session. The surgical process for the upper eyelids also differs from the lower ones.
If both eyelids require surgery, your cosmetic surgeon will begin with the upper eyelids. The incision runs along the folds to conceal scars after treatment. The cut allows for the excision of fat and excess skin.
The surgeon uses sutures to close the incisions on the upper eyelids. The suture remains on the site for less than a week.
Surgery on the lower eyelid involves making a minute cut below the lashes. Through the opening, your surgeon extracts fat and adjusts the position of muscular tissue. Incisions on the lower side do not require stitches and often disappear without additional work.
The technique varies depending on the requirements of your treatment. Blepharoplasty can address issues such as:
- Problems with visual field obstruction
- Drooping eyelids that impact facial expressions
- Fat accumulation in the eyelids
- Bags on lower eyelids
Are you an ideal candidate for blepharoplasty?
Most candidates undergoing blepharoplasty are usually in their late thirties. At that age, loss in skin elasticity causes eyelids to droop and develop bags.
Nonetheless, the procedure is ideal for any healthy adult without medical problems. Your provider will run tests to check for issues with peripheral vision. Images are taken before surgery for evaluation after the procedure.
What to expect after blepharoplasty
You can expect to take a week off to recover after the surgical process. Some patients may experience light sensitivity, swelling, or redness, but side effects disappear within a week. You may need to adjust your sleeping position to avoid placing unnecessary pressure on the eye.
Your blepharoplasty specialist will monitor your progress as you recover. Pain relief is often prescribed to manage discomfort.
Schedule a blepharoplasty appointment by calling Robert M. Schwarcz, MD, or book your consultation online today.
