Eyelid Surgery can restore youthfulness to the eye area by diminishing excess skin and fine wrinkles, improving the appearance of puffiness and under eye "bags" and, addressing "drooping" eyelids. Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) performed to medically correct abnormalities or dysfunction of the eyelid.
If you are looking to restore youthfulness to your eyes, address the appearance of a "single" eyelid or improve the aging appearance of the eye area, you may be considering Eyelid Surgery or Blepharoplasty. You can start by locating a plastic surgeon "in my area" using our provider directory and you can Request a Consultation with one or more plastic surgeons right here from our site.Here's some important facts and a quick summary of Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty):
Procedure Names: Eyelid Surgery, Asian Blepharoplasty, Double Eyelid Surgery
Actual Procedure Name: Blepharoplasty
Average Length of Procedure: 1 - 3 hours
Anesthesia Type: Local or General Anesthesia
Surgery Location: Certified Outpatient Plastic Surgery Center or Hospital
Most Commonly Combined with: Facial Fillers or Injectables, Brow Lift, Facelift
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery) Recovery:
- Total Recovery Times: Several weeks
- Removal of Stitches: 1 week
- Return to work: 1-2 weeks
- Restricted activities: At least 3-4 weeks (no crying, bending, strenuous activity or heavy lifting)
- Regular cleaning and dressing of the eyes is required
- Avoid wearing contact lenses, reading, watching television or using a computer following surgery
Ideal Candidate for a Blepharoplasty:
- Healthy, Non smoker with no medical conditions that can affect wound healing
- No medical history of glaucoma, dry eye or detached retina
- Possessing realistic goals and expectations
Reasons for considering a Breast Augmentation:
- A desire to appear well rested, more alert and refreshed
- Looking for a more youthful look by addressing excess skin and fine wrinkles around the eyelids
- Looking to improve the appearance of upper eyelid puffiness or under eye "bags"
- Wishing to medically to correct dysfunction of the eyelid such as ptosis
- To address "single" eyelids lacking a prominent fold (Asian Blephroplasty)
Other notes:
- You should wear dark sunglasses to address light sensitivity and irritation following surgery
- Eyelid Surgery results are typically long-lasting
Average cost for a Breast Augmentation: $3,134