What to Expect During Blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty is done in our office under local anesthesia and oral medications, or on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia:
- The incisions are made where the natural crease should be in the upper lids and below the lash line in the lower lids
- Excess fat and skin are removed. 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 (trans-conjunctival blepharoplasty)
- After surgery, all sutures are usually removed within five days
- Initial mild discomfort is easily controlled with oral medication
- Bruising and sensitivity to light last at least a week or two
- Swelling progressively disappears over several weeks
- Eye makeup can be used shortly after sutures are removed
- Contact lenses can be worn when comfortable, which is usually within three to seven days
Before and After
Mini Facelift - Blepharoplasty
59 year old bilateral upper and lower blepharoplasty and mini facelift.
Facelift - Blepharoplasty - Pearl Fractional Laser
57 year old facelift, blepharoplasty and pearl fractional laser.
Facelift - Blepharoplasty
67 year old facelift with bilateral upper blepharoplasty.
Eyelid Lift - Browlift
61 year old subcutaneous browlift and bilateral upper blepharoplasty.
Eyelid Lift - Browlift
61 year old subcutaneous browlift and bilateral upper blepharoplasty.
Eyelid Lift
51 year old blepharoplasty (eyelid lift).
Eyelid Lift
49 year old upper and lower blepharoplasty.
Eyelid Lift
36 year old bilateral upper blepharoplasty.
Eyelid Lift
59 year old bilateral upper blepharoplasty.
Eyelid Lift
57 year old bilateral blepharoplasty.
Blepharoplasty & Necklift
65 year old upper eye (blepharoplasty) and necklift
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Frequently Asked Questions
For the majority of patients, eyelid lift surgery is a relatively easy procedure with a speedy recovery. You will experience some slight discomfort after the surgery, as well as mild swelling and bruising that should be gone after a week or so. Dr. Rotatori will give you an idea of what to expect in terms of recovery during your consultation.
Yes, blepharoplasty can be combined with other procedures such as a facelift, brow lift, eyelid lift, neck lift or rhinoplasty. During your blepharoplasty consultation, Dr. Rotatori will discuss all of the available surgical options to help you meet your aesthetic goals.
Since the various cosmetic treatments and eye creams on the market do not address the issues underneath your skin, they cannot fix your under-eye bags. This can only be fully accomplished through blepharoplasty surgery.