Blepharoplasty: A Minor Procedure That Delivers Major Results

Eyes are the windows to the soul – but if yours suggest you're older or more tired than you feel, it’s time to consider blepharoplasty. This procedure, also known as eyelid surgery, targets the skin around the eyes, offering dramatic improvements with a relatively short recovery time.

Here at Dr. Brandon Plastic Surgery, we offer this minor procedure that brings about remarkable rejuvenating results. Read on to learn more about blepharoplasty.

All about blepharoplasty

During blepharoplasty, we rejuvenate the appearance of your eyelids by removing excess skin, fat, and muscle from the upper or lower eyelids. The procedure helps you achieve a more youthful, refreshed look by eliminating droopy lids, puffy bags, or sagging skin that can make you look older or more tired than you actually are.

Why you should consider blepharoplasty

The delicate skin around your eyes is often one of the first areas to show the signs of aging. Over time, loose skin and fat accumulation can cause eyelids to droop or develop under-eye bags, impacting your appearance and sometimes even your vision.

Blepharoplasty tightens sagging skin and removes puffiness, so you look more awake and youthful. If drooping upper eyelids impair your field of vision, removing the excess skin can improve your eyesight, too.

A refreshed, more vibrant appearance can have a big impact on your self-esteem; you’ll feel more confident and youthful.

Blepharoplasty is simple, yet effective

Blepharoplasty brings you impressive results, but it’s considered a minor surgical procedure. We typically perform it on an outpatient basis, meaning you’ll be able to go home the same day. The surgery itself usually takes one to two hours, depending on whether you’re having your upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both treated.

With upper eyelid surgery, our team removes excess skin and fat and hides the incision under the natural crease of your eyelid. The lower eyelid surgery involves removing any fat deposits and tightening excess skin, with incisions made just below the lower lash line.

Recovery time is relatively quick, with most patients returning to normal activities within one to two weeks.

The results of eyelid surgery are typically long-lasting; expect to enjoy a more youthful, alert appearance for 10-15 years or longer.

Are you a candidate for eyelid surgery?

You’re a good candidate if you’re generally healthy and want to address cosmetic concerns related to aging or drooping eyelids. Typical patients are over 40, but some younger people can also benefit if they have hereditary puffiness or bags under the eyes.

When you come in for a consultation, we’ll evaluate your goals, health history, and the specific concerns you’d like to address. We can also help you determine if additional treatments, such as a brow lift or Botox®, could enhance your results.

Because blepharoplasty focuses on restoring your natural features, the results are subtle yet transformative. You’ll still look like yourself – just a more refreshed, vibrant version.

If you’re tired of looking tired, blepharoplasty may be the perfect solution for you. If you’d like to take advantage of this minor surgery that leads to transformative results, contact us today to schedule a consultation.