Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery is the removal of loose, sagging skin or the puffy, bulging bags of fat from the upper and/or lower lids. Eyelid surgery is often performed along with a facelift or with other enhancing facial procedures.
Blepharoplasty can brighten the face and restore a more youthful appearance.
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The Procedure
Dr. Francel may operate on the upper and/or the lower eyelids. In some cases, sagging eyebrows and deep lines in the forehead may require correction with a brow lift. Incisions are well hidden in the natural fold of the eyes. In some cases, excess fat can be removed through an incision placed inside the lower eyelid. Sutures close the incision, leaving hairline scars that soon fade.
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Operating Time
Approximately 1-2 hours in the operating room.
After the Procedure
This procedure is typically done as an outpatient procedure. Often, a blepharoplasty procedure requires no postoperative bandaging. A few small surgical pieces of tape will cover the incisions. Because the eyelid skin is thin, you should expect some swelling and black-and-blue discoloration. You should be able to resume wearing makeup and contact lenses approximately 7 days after your surgery.
Day 1: Surgery. Approximately 1 hour in the recovery room. Dr. Francel examines patient prior to discharge from the hospital.
Day 7: Sutures in the lids will dissolve. Makeup can be worn.
Day 5-10: Return to work.
Week 6: Healing complete.
Day 1: Surgery. Approximately 1 hour in the recovery room. Dr. Francel examines patient prior to discharge from the hospital.
Day 7: Sutures in the lids will dissolve. Makeup can be worn.
Day 5-10: Return to work.
Week 6: Healing complete.
