Where will the incisions be placed for eyelid surgery?
A. The incisions for the upper eyelid are placed into the natural fold above the eyelid in the crease. The incisions for the lower eyelid can be either on the inside of the eyelid or underneath the eyelashes. Often the lower eyelid incision can be hidden on the inside of the eyelid and therefore no external incisions are made, This is commonly performed in patients who have some extra puffiness of the lower eyelids where fatty material can be reached from the inside of the eyelid, and therefore no external incisions are used. These incisions typically heal within a period of 7-9 days and patients can put makeup on about 9 days after surgery.
