Your eyes speak volumes. They are how you convey emotion, how you engage with others, and they often say more than words ever could.
Blepharoplasty is amongst the most personalized of any plastic surgery procedure. It requires the artistry, skill, and expertise of a surgeon who has really listened to your story, your concerns and your wishes. Whose uncompromising standards and attention to detail will have you looking your best—and like yourself again.
Also known as an eye lift, eyelid lift, or blepharoplasty, is a procedure that reduces bagginess from your lower eyelids and removes excess skin from your upper eyelids.
Your eyes can tell a lot about you – including how old you are. If you suffer from wrinkling, puffiness, or sagging of the eyelids, you may even appear much older than you actually are. More and more men and women are noticing just how big of an impact a procedure like eyelid surgery on their overall appearance. By correcting these signs of aging around the eyes, it is possible to take years off your look.
Several techniques can be used depending on your situation, your age and the desired results. Correction of the upper eyelids takes place under local anesthesia for approximately 45 minutes.
Dr Coeugniet makes an incision in the crease of the eyelid so that the scars are practically invisible. It then removes the excess skin. It can also remove fatty tissue in the inner corner of the eye near the nose. The lower eyelid correction operation is done under local anesthesia and takes about 1 hour.
The first technique is mainly aimed at removing fatty tissue. The second possibility, called the Hamra technique, aims to distribute the fatty tissue along the orbit, in particular to reduce dark circles.
During your first appointment, we will take the time to explain which technique is best for you.
Removal of the excess skin and fat from the upper eyelids. This surgery gives a more alert, rejuvenated and youthful look.
Removal of fat pockets underneath the eyes. This procedure gives tired looking eyes a fresh, new look.
Upper blepharoplasty involves an incision in the crease of the upper eyelids so that the very small scar will not be seen. The incision line and areas from which excess tissue is to be removed will be precisely marked. During surgery, loose skin — and if necessary, fat — is removed. Muscle laxity or excess bulk can also be addressed surgically. The incisions are then sutured together. Once the area heals, the eyelid skin should look smoother and tighter, giving the eyes a more refreshed and rested look.
Lower blepharoplasty may require an incision under the lower eyelashes or on the underside of the lower eyelid (called transconjunctival blepharoplasty). In either case, the scar is well-hidden. Lower eyelid surgery is intricate and requires a great deal of skill. Prior to surgery, the incision lines are marked as are areas from which excess tissue is to be removed. Excess fat or loose skin is removed and the surrounding muscles can be adjusted if needed. Once the surgical modifications have been made, the incisions are sutured together.
The ideal candidate for Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery) surgery is in generally good health and a nonsmoker. This procedure may be right for patients between forty and eighty years old who have adequate skin elasticity in the neck area, loose skin under the jawline, double or triple chin, excess fat on the neck, skin that has been damaged by sun exposure, and more. It is important to note that Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery) surgery does not stop aging altogether, rather it turns back the clock to a more youthful look.
Ideal candidates usually struggle with the following:
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After eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), you can expect temporary side effects like swelling, bruising, and mild pain or discomfort. These usually subside within a couple of weeks, but full healing and scar fading can take several months. Vision might be blurry initially, and eyes may feel watery or sensitive to light. Aftercare instructions from Dr. Edouard Coeugniet is crucial for optimal healing.
You can generally expect to need between five and 10 days off from work. Usually, people who only get upper or lower blepharoplasty feel up to going back to work after just a week off. Contrastingly, people who get upper and lower eyelid surgery feel they need two full weeks to dedicate to their recovery.
Blepharoplasty is a procedure that is only skin-deep and as a result, there is very little pain incurred during the recovery period. It is normal to feel some discomfort and irritation around the eyelids.
The best way to determine what is right for you is to consider your primary objective. While a brow lift can smooth wrinkles of the forehead and lifts the eyebrows, sometimes correcting heavy eyelids, an eyelid lift solely focuses on the eyelids, whether it be the upper lid, lower lid, or both.
With Blepharoplasty, there is no set age. That being said, the majority of patients are 30 and older as it isn’t until one reaches this age that the signs of aging begin to show around the eyes. And because the procedure is often performed under local anesthetic, older patients who may be poor candidates for general anesthesia are permitted to undergo the procedure.
No. If you are only having local anesthetic for your procedure, the numbing injections will sting for a few seconds but then the surgery will be painless. If you are having IV sedation, you shouldn’t feel anything at all, since you will be comfortably sedated when the numbing injections are started. After surgery, you may have some mild soreness or tightness in your eyelids. Any discomfort can be alleviated with cold compresses and over-the-counter or prescription painkillers.
The results of eyelid surgery can last for many years. Your eyelids will continue to age and succumb to the effects of gravity, although they will always look younger than they would if you did not undergo surgery.
No. The surgical incisions are created in the creases of the eyelids or, sometimes during lower eyelid surgery on the underside of the eyelid. This ensures that any scarring blends well with the natural skin transitions.
Absolutely. You should allow your eyes to heal completely from LASIK or PRK before pursuing eyelid surgery to ensure you do not have any dry eye symptoms.
Getting a procedure is a tremendous personal investment. However, it is not a decision that should be made lightly or in a hurry. Rushing might influence you to choose the wrong shape or go too big, which may impair you from running, jumping, or performing certain physical activities with ease. Go too small, and you may feel underwhelmed with your new look.
“ If you want to take the next step and learn more about your options, contact us online or call us. Dr. Edouard Coeugniet will help you determine whether treatment is right for you and, if so, which solution best suits your needs. ”
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