Eyelid RejuvenationAbout The Procedure
According to The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, every year one hundred thousand men and women choose Eyelid Rejuvenation, Blepharoplasty, Eyelid Surgery to improve the way they look. Droopy eyelids can make a person look older and can also impair vision. Eyelid Rejuvenation surgery corrects these problems and also removes puffiness and bags under the eyes that make a person look worn and tired. This procedure cannot alter dark circles, fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, nor can it change sagging eyebrows.
Procedure Description
Typically, the incision begins within the natural crease of the eye’s inside corner and extends slightly beyond the outside corner into the crow’s feet or laugh lines. Through this incision, excess skin and fatty tissue are removed. The incision line follows the natural contour of the upper eyelid, and is camouflaged when healed. This can also be done using laser technology.
Best Candidates for Eyelid Rejuvenation Surgery
Candidates for Eyelid Rejuvenation surgery must be in good health, have no active diseases or serious, pre-existing medical conditions, and must have realistic expectations of the outcome of the surgery. Some medical conditions may increase the risk of Eyelid Rejuvenation surgery such as thyroid disease, high blood pressure, and patients who do not make sufficient tears to keep their eyes well lubricated.
Length of the Procedure
Eyelid Rejuvenation surgery usually takes 1 to 3 hours, depending on the extent of the procedure.
Inpatient or Outpatient?
Eyelid Rejuvenation surgery is typically performed under general anesthesia or local anesthesia using a sedative and numbing eye drops.
Inpatient or Outpatient?
Eyelid Rejuvenation surgery is typically performed on an outpatient basis.
Possible Side Effects
Eyelid Rejuvenation surgery may cause discomfort, tightness of lids, swelling, bruising, temporary dryness, burning, nad itching of eyes. There is possible excessive tearing and sensitivity to light for first few weeks.
Recovery
After Eyelid Rejuvenation surgery, most patients are able to return to reading in 2 or 3 days and are back to work in 5 to 7 days. Contact lenses can be worn in two weeks or more. Strenuous activities and alcohol consumption can be returned to in about 3 weeks. Bruising and swelling are gone in a few weeks.
Duration of Results
Eyelid Rejuvenation surgery lasts several years and sometimes results are permanent.
Risks
Following Eyelid Rejuvenation surgery, some patients may have difficulty closing their eyes when they sleep. In rare cases this condition may be permanent. Another very rare complication is ectropion, a pulling down of the lower lids. In this case, further surgery may be required.
Cost
Expect to pay $3,000 to $4,000 for upper or lower Eyelid Rejuvenation; and $4,500 to $6,000 for both upper and lower Eyelid Rejuvenation Surgery.
Scarring
The incisions made to accomplish the goals of plastic surgery of the eyelids are barely visible after several months as they are placed within the normal creases and folds of the upper and lower eyelids. In patients who only need removal of fat from the lower eyelids, the incision can be made on the inside of the eyelid, and will therefore result in an invisible scar.
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