Blepharoplasty Articles

Question : What’s the typical post-op period like after eyelid surgery? I can take only 2 weeks’ vacation from work, no more, and I would like to know if this is sufficient time. What can I expect to look like going back to work after that 2 week period? Answer : If you are having… [Read More]

Question: I’d like to get an eyelid lift and recently heard of a laser blepharoplasty procedure. What are the benefits of using the laser? Is this a good technique for everyone or are only certain people candidates? Answer: What you are asking about is a procedure called a laser blepharoplasty or laser eyelid lift. When… [Read More]

Question: I saw a video of an eyelid surgery procedure and it looked like they completely removed the upper eyelid and then reattached it. I was shocked! Is this what really happens? Answer: I always wonder how patients watch You Tube videos prior to their own surgical procedures. What goes on in the videos without… [Read More]

Question: What anesthesia should I expect to have for my blepharoplasty? If I am having other work done simultaneously does this change what I will be given? Answer: The type of anesthesia that you will have for your blepharoplasty will depend upon the other procedures that you are going to have concurrently. An upper lid… [Read More]

Question: At 40 I have what I feel is already very unattractive and low, droopy eyelids. I know that this can cause vision issues and was curious as to who determines when this procedure should be done? Can/do you or does an ophthalmologist make the determination? Answer: What you are describing is visual field deficits… [Read More]

Question: My mother and her sisters have always had horrible dark circles under their eyes and I’m worried that I’ll end up with the same. I’m already beginning to see some darkness and I was wondering if there is anything that I can do to prevent them and if they do get worse, does a… [Read More]

Question: I am Asian-American and I want my eyes to be more open. How can blepharoplasty open my eyes but maintain my ethnic appearance? Answer: Blepharoplasty on people of Asian descent is a very specific type of eyelid procedure. The procedure which is most common is to create a crease in the upper eyelid that… [Read More]

Question: Will I be able to drive home after my eyelid surgery? Answer: You will not be able to drive home after your eyelid surgery for a few reasons. I use either a mild IV sedative or a deeper sedation when performing eyelid surgery, especially if the lower eyelids are being treated. You will not… [Read More]

Question: After my eyelid surgery will I be able to close my eyes as usual? Answer: One of the potential complications of eyelid surgery, and more specifically upper eyelid surgery is removing too much eyelid skin which would result in an inability to close your eyes properly. Careful measurements are taken before and during your… [Read More]

Question: Does eyelid surgery also involve removing bags from under the eyes? And after bags are removed, how do you keep them from coming back? Answer: Lower eyelid blepharoplasty in many cases involves addressing the bags of the lower lids. The bags are actually fat that has herniated from beneath the eye which usually occurs… [Read More]