How is the actual blepharoplasty procedure performed?
When the upper eyelids are being treated, the surgeon will make the incision within the natural lines and creases of the lids, keeping them as well-concealed as possible. Through the incision, excess fat, muscle and skin is removed and then fine sutures are used to close the incisions. When the lower eyelids are being treated, the incision is made along the lashline and smile creases of the lower lid. Excess fat, muscle and skin are trimmed and then the incision is closed with fine sutures. A transconjunctival blepharoplasty may be used in cases where eyelid puffiness is caused by excess fat. In this case, the incision is made inside the lower eyelid, through which excess fatty material is removed and the incision is then closed with fine sutures.
