Over time the thin layer of skin that surrounds our eyes may sag causing us to look more tired and older than we may feel. To recapture a refreshed, youthful appearance, eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, may be performed to remove excess skin from the upper eyelids, lift sagging eyelids, or address fatty pockets and excess skin under the eyes. Blepharoplasty may be performed alone or in conjunction with other procedures to achieve rejuvenation of the periocular region.
Blepharoplasty is an outpatient procedure conducted in our private surgical suite adjacent to the Annapolis office. Typically, the procedure is done with a local anesthetic. An incision is made in the natural upper eyelid crease to remove excess skin and fat. If the eyelid is drooping due to muscle laxity, the muscle can be tightened to raise the eyelid.
For patients who have excess fat in their lower eyelids, a procedure called transconjunctival blepharoplasty either removes or redistributes the fat through an incision made in the inner surface of the lower eyelid. If excess skin needs to be removed from the lower eyelid, an incision is made below the lashes. Bruising is often minimal and one may return to work in five to seven days. As each person’s healing time is different, it may take a couple of weeks to realize the final results as swelling from surgery decreases.
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