Blepharoplasty: Reshape Your Eyes For A More Youthful Look

What does blepharoplasty do?

Blepharoplasty typically results in the following changes:

▸ Vision improvement: Functional surgery, in particular, can significantly expand the field of vision.

▸ Young APPEARANCE: Reduces wrinkles and sagging for a more youthful appearance of the eye area.

▸ Confidence improvement: Improve the overall beauty of the face and enhance personal confidence.

What types of blepharoplasty are there?

▸ Upper blepharoplasty: Removes excess skin and fat to improve sagging upper eyelids.

▸ Lower blepharoplasty: Eliminate eye bags, tighten eyelids, and improve "tear trough" problems.

▸ Combined eyelid surgery: Adjustments are made to the upper and lower eyelids simultaneously for overall improvement.

What happens during blepharoplasty surgery?

Blepharoplasty is usually done under general anesthesia and generally takes one to three hours.

Depending on your goals and your surgeon's recommendations, blepharoplasty can involve your upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both.

▸ upper blepharoplasty

During upper blepharoplasty, the surgeon makes incisions in the natural crease of your upper eyelids. These incisions are hidden when you open your eyes. The surgeon will remove excess skin and protruding fat and then sew the incisions shut.

▸ lower blepharoplasty

During a lower blepharoplasty, the surgeon makes an incision just below your lower lash line. They will remove excess skin from the lower eyelid through this incision. They may also use incisions hidden within the lower eyelid (conjunctival incision) to correct lower eyelid problems and redistribute or remove excess fat.

What are the risks of blepharoplasty?

Some possible risks and complications include dry eyes, irritation, infection, bleeding, swelling, temporary vision problems, and infection.

How long do the effects of eyelid plastic surgery last?

The results of blepharoplasty can last at least 5-10 years; in many cases, the improvements are considered permanent, especially in the removal of excess skin and fat.

Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that effectively improves the aesthetics and function of the eye, and can produce dramatic changes for patients, whether they are pursuing a more youthful appearance or solving actual vision problems. Full communication with professional doctors before surgery to choose a surgical plan that suits you is the key to obtaining satisfactory results.

If you are interested in blepharoplasty, it is recommended that you consult with a board-certified ophthalmologist or plastic surgeon to learn about the treatment options that are right for you.