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]
Blepharoplasty
Does eyelid surgery involve removing under eye bags?
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]
Do you lose feeling in eyelids if they are completely removed?
Question: If you completely remove the eyelids for blepharoplasty and then reattach them, do you then lose feeling in your eyelids after surgery? Answer: I am not certain why anyone would completely remove an eyelid during blepharoplasty or any other surgical procedure other than for the treatment of cancer. If in an unfortunate circumstance you… [Read More]
How long is a typical blepharoplasty surgery?
Question: How long is a typical blepharoplasty surgery? Answer: A typical upper eyelid blepharoplasty should last under an hour. To answer the same question about a lower eyelid blepharoplasty is a bit more difficult. The lower lid blepharoplasty can take less than an hour if skin and muscle of the lower lid do not need… [Read More]
Can eyelid surgery make it harder to look in some directions?
Question: I’m 53, female, and I’m interested in eyelid surgery to help refresh my face without a face lift. I want to retain all of my ocular function. Since the surgery sometimes involves the removal of muscle around the eyes, can eyelid surgery make it harder to look in some directions? Answer: Cosmetic eyelid surgery… [Read More]
When I can clear my blurry vision after eyelid surgery?
Question: I just had my upper bleph done 1 week ago. I am having trouble with blurry vision since the surgery. When can I expect this to clear up? Answer: Blurry vision following an upper eyelid blepharoplasty is likely secondary to swelling of the outer layer of the eyeball called the conjunctiva. Conjunctival edema, or… [Read More]
Can I drive home after eyelid surgery?
Question: Will I be able to drive home after my eyelid surgery? Answer: I would not suggest planning on driving home after your blepharoplasty procedure. If you have upper eyelid blepharoplasty performed under local anesthesia you will still have discomfort and swelling that will preclude you from driving home safely. I can arrange for a… [Read More]
How long should I wait to use eyeliner?
Question: How long after my blepharoplasty procedure will I be able to wear eyeliner? Answer: I tell my patients that after about a week after blepharoplasty they can apply makeup and eyeliner to the incision sites with no issue. Posted by Dr. Philip Schoenfeld
I am a 48-year-old woman who had lower blepharoplasty
Question: I am a 48-year-old woman who had lower blepharoplasty 6 weeks ago. My eyes have been very dry since the surgery. What type of eye drops are safe to use? Answer: If you have had prior episodes of dry eyes then eyelid surgery can exacerbate your dry eye problem. I routinely recommend natural tears… [Read More]
It does make my forehead look better
Question: When I use my fingers to raise the skin on my forehead, it doesn’t seem to do anything for my upper eyelids. It does make my forehead look better. Does this mean that I really need the forehead lift and the eyelid lift together? Answer: You are really performing the same tests to your… [Read More]
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