Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) is plastic surgery to eliminate extra skin or fat from the eyelids.

The aim is to enhance hooded or drooping eyelids or eye bags. The goal of this cosmetic plastic surgery is to improve and enhance the natural sagging and drooping of eyes caused by aging and other humanly natural processes. The goal is to give the client opting for the cosmetic surgery a natural looking tight youthful look and not a fake looking alienated appearance. If done right and professionally by the surgeon, the results are top class but if you choose a nonprofessional local cosmetician then the results may vary and be unreliable with countless risks. So it’s suggested to not take a risk since it’s a sensitive and permanent process.

Before you go ahead, be sure about your reasons for wanting eyelid surgery. Bear in mind the cost, the risks, and the fact the results cannot be surely promised.

It’s a highly suggested idea to discuss your plans with a GP first. There might be a medical condition affecting your eyelids or a reason why the operation is not appropriate for you.

The General Process Of This Treatment

A blepharoplasty can be done under a professional anesthetic with sedation or under a general anesthetic.

The surgeon will need to know if you are taking any medicines to reduce your risk of blood clots, such as aspirin or warfarin.

Surgery on the upper eyelids usually includes:

• making a cut (incision) along the eyelid crease in the natural skin fold of the eyelid
• removing excess skin, fat, or muscle
• closing the incision – the scar will usually be hidden in the natural fold of the eyelid

Surgery on the lower eyelids usually includes:

• making an incision either just below the lower eyelashes or on the inside of the lower eyelid
• repositioning or removing fat from the bags under the eyes, and sometimes also a small amount of skin
• supporting the muscles and tendon of the eyelid if necessary
• closing the incision

The surgeon will generally apply thin, sticky strips called suture strips to support the eyelids after surgery. These are generally removed up to 1 week later.

An upper blepharoplasty may take about 1 hour. Surgery on the lower lid may take up to 2 hours. Most patients can go home on the same day.

The Recovery Process

It’s suggested to take about 1 week off work to recover from eyelid surgery.

It may be obvious for a little longer than a week that you’ve just had eyelid surgery.

You will not be able to drive for a number of days after the operation. Bruises, scarring, and redness may take several weeks to fade.

You will probably need to:

• prop your head up with pillows for a couple of days, when resting, to reduce swelling
• softly clean your eyelids using prescribed ointment or eyedrops
• hold a cold pack to your eye for a few days – try a packet of frozen peas wrapped in a tea towel
• wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun and wind
• take paracetamol or another prescribed painkiller to relieve any mild pain

You should prevent these from happening:

• strenuous activity and swimming for a few days
• smoking, as smoke can irritate your eyes
• wearing contact lenses or rubbing your eyes

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