The eyes are one of the main focal points of the face. Therefore it is not surprising to find that many people notice the first effects of aging around their eyes. The presence of bags under the eye, wrinkles, and excess skin make the person appear perpetually tired or sad. Surgery of the eyelids can eliminate these problems and thereby make the person appear livelier, healthier, and younger.

The operation is usually done under local anesthesia with sedation. Blepharoplasty is often performed in conjunction with other rejuvenate procedures such as facelift or brow lift in order to enhance the overall effect. The combination of such procedures does not increase risk to the patient.

The surgeon may operate on either the upper or lower eyelid as necessary. When all four lids require surgery this can be done without any additional risk. Excessive, redundant skin is excised and the herniated fat is extracted thereby eliminating the “puffiness” present in the eye.

Occasionally it may be necessary to perform resurfacing procedures such as chemical peels or laser treatment of wrinkles in order to achieve the desired effect.

A moderate amount of swelling and discoloration immediately after surgery is to be expected, however, these signs of surgery soon disappear leaving the patient with a brighter, more youthful appearance. You may also experience temporary sensitivity to light or have excessive tearing for the first few days after the surgery. These signs will soon revert to normal. Many patients find it convenient to wear dark sunglasses immediately after surgery in order to minimize these effects. You will be able to resume wearing makeup and contact lenses shortly after surgery.

Within a few weeks all the signs of surgery have disappeared and the surgical scar is hardly visible.

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