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Eyelid Lift: Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty or Eyelid Rejuvenation is the surgical removal of fat, and usually excess skin and muscle, from upper and lower eyelids. It corrects droopy upper lids, which can make you look older and also impair vision, as well as puffy bags below the lower lids, which can cause a tired appearance. The results can be a refreshed, more youthful appearance with a younger looking, firmer eye area. Sometimes a canthopexy is needed; this is the lifting of 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. The dark circles are vascular, and due to thin skin under the eyes.

Although blepharoplasty is performed in our 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 recommend other procedures, such as a brow lift to correct a drooping brow, in conjunction with blepharoplasty to achieve the best results to suit your individual needs and goals. The eyes are assessed and marked by Dr. Khanna and incisions are made in the creases of the upper lids to keep the scars as invisible as possible by concealing the scars along the natural fold of the eye. The incisions for the lower lid portion of the procedure are made as inconspicuously as possible along the lash line and in the smile creases of the lower eyelids again to conceal the scars as much as possible. After the excess tissue, fat and muscle are removed, the incisions are closed with very fine sutures. The result is a tightened eye area with no visible scars.

The blepharoplasty procedure takes approximately 1-2 hours. After surgery, patients will definitely need someone to take them home, as the eyes will be swollen and bandaged. Any sutures are generally removed approximately 5-6 days after surgery and bruising and swelling can last up to 2 weeks post surgery. Patients may also notice some tenderness during this time as well. The eyes may feel sticky, dry or itchy for a few days following the procedure and therefore ointment, cold compresses and keeping the head elevated is suggested to enhance healing and alleviate discomfort. Dr. Khanna may prescribe pain medication.