What is an Eyelift?
Eyelift surgery, or to use its technical name, blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure which can correct drooping upper eyelids and remove bags from beneath the eyes. It is a cosmetic surgery performed by plastic surgeons, which if successful can enhance appearance and self-confidence. Eyelift surgery is achieved by removing fat and sometimes excess skin and muscle from the upper and lower eyelids. The surgery can be done as a single procedure or in conjunction with other facial plastic surgeries such as lip enhancement or a nose job. In a procedure taking up to three hours, depending on the extent of the eyelift, the surgeon will probably work on the upper lids first and then follow with the lower lids. The surgery will be performed using a local anaesthetic to numb the area around the eyes. The patient will be awake during the surgery, but relaxed, and will not feel any pain. Some surgeons prefer to use general anesthesia, in which case the patient will be asleep. In a typical eyelif
Almost all eyelift patients are treated on an outpatient basis and are able to return home on the same day. Patients can experience swelling and bruising, as well as soreness in the eyes. Eyedrops can be used to reduce soreness and initial pain medication can help with discomfort. Bruising varies from person to person. Any stitches will normally be removed during the first week after surgery and bruising should have faded between two to four weeks following the operation. Normal daily vision should return in a couple of days although the use of contact lenses is restricted for longer. Patients can feel discomfort in strong light directly after the operation and sunglasses are recommended.
Eyelid surgery helps to revitalize eyes that look tired due to excess fat, muscle or skin on the upper or lower eyelids. Eyelifts can help correct: • Drooping upper eyelids • Loose skin under the eyes • Drooping eyelids (ptosis) • Puffy eyes It does not correct wrinkles around the eyes or drooping eyebrows. How is an eyelift performed? Typically small incisions are made in the natural crease of the upper eyelid. The surgeon removes excess fat and skin and tightens the underlying muscles. The incisions are then stitched. Very little scarring is visible because the incisions are made in the natural eye creases. What are the benefits of having these procedures done together? The eyes are an important focal point of the face. When a patient undergoes a facelift procedure but neglects to put the same amount of surgical attention on the eye area, the tired eyes may become more visible. Likewise, an eyelift alone will not mask facial wrinkles, creases and loose skin. Having both a facelift an
