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Blepharoplasty
is a special surgical procedure performed on the
eyelids to remove excess Blepharoplasty surgery will not remove crows feet or other wrinkles around the eyes, and it will usually not eliminate dark circles under your eyes or lift sagging eyebrows. A blepharoplasty can be done alone, or in conjunction with other facial surgery procedures, such as a facelift, brow lift, or skin resurfacing. Blepharoplasty can enhance your appearance and your self-confidence, but it won’t necessarily change your looks to match your ideal, or cause other people to treat you differently.
Blepharoplasty usually takes one to three hours, depending on the extent of the surgery. It frequently can be done in the office under a local anesthetic, if no other major procedures are desired. Dr. Taylor also performs eyelid surgery in the hospital, if the patient prefers, or on an outpatient basis. The surgery is usually performed under local anesthesia, which numbs the area around your eyes. Although there is not usually much pain, the first 2-5 days after the surgery can be uncomfortable and difficult, if there is a lot of swelling of the eyelid areas. It is best to have limited activity for the first few days after surgery with care to the incisions and cool dressings to the eyelid areas. The healing and results vary tremendously from person to person. Some people have a great deal of swelling and discoloration, which may take 2-3 weeks to resolve. Normally, the majority of the swelling is gone in a few days and makeup can be worn to cover the discoloration to a large degree within 5-10 days. The final results develop over the next 2 - 3 months. Eyelid surgery costs vary from $2,800.- 4,250.00 or more, depending on the areas treated, if a laser is used, and where the surgery is performed. Call
for a consultation: Marc T. Taylor, M.D.
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A major cause of the bulging and sagging in
the lower eyelids is the sagging with age of the muscles and skin of the middle of
the face. The surgery to improve the baggy appearance and bulging frequently
requires repositioning the mid face muscles and skin in a superior
direction.
The bulging orbital fat is repositioned and usually not removed. During the same procedure, the skin around the eyes can also be treated with
a laser to help to lighten the skin and to remove fine wrinkles.
The best
candidates for eyelid surgery are men and women who are physically healthy,
psychologically stable, and realistic in their expectations. Most are 35 years or older,
but if droopy, baggy eyelids run in your family, you may decide to have eyelid surgery at
a younger age.