Eyelid Lift
Eyelid Lift
What is eyelid surgery?
The medical term for an eyelid lift is blepharoplasty. This procedure can remove puffiness or bags under the eyes. It can also correct droopy eyelids.
In this procedure, the physician surgically removes excess fat, muscle, and skin from both the upper and lower eyelids to redefine the shape of the eye.
Possible complications associated with eyelid surgery
Possible complications associated with eyelid surgery may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Temporary vision problems
Double or blurred vision may occur after undergoing eyelid surgery. This typically lasts for just a few days following the surgery.Eye closure problems
Some patients may have difficulty closing their eyes when they sleep; in rare cases this condition may be permanent.Swelling or asymmetry changes
Temporary swelling and a slight imbalance of one eye in relation to the other may occur during the healing or scarring process.Acne
After the stitches are removed, tiny whiteheads may appear. The surgeon can remove the whiteheads with a very fine needle.Ectropion
This extremely rare complication is the pulling down of the lower lids. Further surgery may be required in order to correct this symptom.
Who are candidates for eyelid surgery?
Candidates for eyelid surgery are men and women who meet the following criteria:
Physically healthy
Psychologically stable
Realistic in their expectations
Some medical conditions make eyelid surgery more risky, including, but not limited to, the following:
Thyroid problems
Dry eyes
Lack of sufficient tears
High blood pressure
Circulatory disorders
Cardiovascular disease
Diabetes
Detached retina
Glaucoma
About the procedure
Although each procedure varies, generally, eyelid surgeries follow this process:
Location options may include:
Surgeon's office-based surgical facility
Outpatient surgery center
Hospital outpatient
Hospital inpatient
Anesthetic options may include:
General anesthesia
Local anesthesia, combined with a sedative (allows the patient to remain awake but relaxed) for adults
Average length of procedure:
Several hours or longer
Some possible short-term side effects of surgery:
Eyelids may feel tight
Eyelids may feel sore
