Eyelid Lift – Blepharoplasty

There are many men and women who feel that their eyes cause people to think that they are older than they really are. Being that the eyes are such an important and prominent facial feature, many people choose to undergo an eyelid lift procedure. Blepharoplasty or Eyelid Rejuvenation is the surgical removal of fat, and usually excess skin and muscle, from the upper and/or lower eyelids. It is done to correct droopy upper lids, which can not only make you appear older, but can also actually impair vision. Blepharoplasty is also used to improve puffy lower lids, which can cause a tired appearance. Patients are normally thrilled with their results because not only do they look younger, they look rested and refreshed, with a younger, and firmer eye contour. Sometimes a canthopexy with also be required, which lifts the outer corners of the eyes, if they are droopy. A common misconception about this surgery is that it can remove the dark circles under the eyes. This unfortunately is not true, and cannot be corrected by surgery. Dark circles are vascular, and due to thin skin under the eyes.

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Although eyelid lift surgery is performed in our fully accredited clinic under a local anesthetic, it may also be performed under general anaesthetic if there is more than one procedure being done. Dr. Khanna may also recommend other procedures, such as a brow lift to correct a drooping brow, in conjunction with the blepharoplasty to achieve the best results to suit your individual needs and goals. Small incisions are made in the creases of the upper lids to keep any scarring as minimal as possible as it will lie in the natural fold of the eye. The incisions for the lower lid portion of the procedure are also made as inconspicuously as possible along the lower lash line and in the smile creases of the lower eyelids. The blepharoplasty procedure takes approximately 1–2 hours.

To find out if eye surgery is right for you, please contact our knowledgeable staff at our Oakville office, between Hamilton and Toronto, Ontario. If you are ready to schedule for consultation, Dr. Julie Khanna is able to provide her patients with all of the information that they will need to make the most informed decision.