FAQs

What is Blepharoplasty?
Changes in the eye lid caused by droopy or saggy skin as well as bags around the eye can be corrected by eye lid surgery or blepharoplasty. Upper and lower eye lid can be corrected simultaneously and the procedurerejuvenates the eye. Protruding fat and excess skin can be addressed simultaneously by excision.
Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty (BLEF-uh-ro-plas-te), repairs droopy eyelids by removing excess skin, muscle and fat. To help decide if this surgery is right for you, ask your doctor and find out what you can realistically expect and explore the benefits and risks involved.

When Should Surgery Be Done?
Younger patients undergo surgery because of the fat deposits protruding through the wall orbital septum either in the upper or lower lid, making the eyes look dull and tired.
Older people normally have age changes such as excess eye lid skin with and without protruding fat. Most of the patients seeking surgery want a rejuvenated appearance that require re establishing the normal architecture of the eyes that was present when they were younger. Some also have restricted vision because of droopy lids, although more common in women, it’s also performed on men as well.Is the surgery painful?

The surgery itself is typically done under local anesthesia, or under general anesthesia if the patient requests it. After the surgery, feelings of tightness and soreness in the eyes can be treated with analgesics.

How Is The Operation Done?
Marking of excess skin and fat bulges is done in a standing position. The surgery can be done under local or general anesthesia and the incision is made in the natural crease of the lid. The excess skin is removed and the fat excised or relocated and the incision closed by sutures. This leaves a very thin scar in the area which fades over time.
Surgery on the lower lid depends on the preoperative condition. Bulging fat from lower lid without excess skin is treated by a trans-conjunctival blepharoplasty (Scar less and stitch less). Excess skin and muscle require excision of the same and will leave a scar very close to the edge of the lid. Some time there may be too much laxity of the lid exposing the conjunctiva and causing tearing which may require tightening of the lid in the horizontal direction at the corner of the eye called canthoplasty.

What Post Operation Care needs to be taken?
Ice application over eyes keeps bruising and swelling down and sutures are removed in 5 days time. Local antibiotic cream and eye drops are prescribed. The bruising can be covered by a make up and sunglasses.

What Risks may be involved in Blepharoplasty?
Due to scar contraction, rarely there is pulling of lid downwards called ectropion. Dryness of eyes and visible scarring are rare.

What Results can I expect after the surgery?
A fresher and more youthful appearance of the eyes with reduced bags and pouches is the norm. Some actually experience an improvement in their eye sight as a result of removal of excess skin.

What care do I need to take after the operation?
You will be asked to apply a Lubrication ointment over the operated area at night to prevent dryness and irritation. Sutures are removed in 5-7 days.What activities can be undertaken by me after the operation? Avoid exercise and activities that increase heart rate or blood pressure significantly for first 7 -10 days. Elevate the head of the bed. Ice application over your eyes off and on much as possible every hour for a day will help. Contacts may be worn after about one week. Bloody tears and drainage are normal, especially the first few days.

What causes dark circles under the eyes?

The skin of the eyelid is the thinnest on the human body. The darkness that can appear under the eyes is typically caused by blood circulation underneath the skin. This condition can be exacerbated by exhaustion, illness, poor nutrition, irritation, and other factors.

How long will blepharoplasty results last?

Eyelid surgery is known to have long-lasting, even permanent results; however, it will not stop the natural aging process. Many eyelid surgery patients experience a dramatic improvement in the appearance of their eyes, such as a more youthful aesthetic, which lasts for years. In some cases, blepharoplasty can even improve vision Will there be scarring?

Incisions for blepharoplasty are made in the creases or edges around the eyelids to minimize visible scarring. Patients considering the procedure for correction of

under-eye bags may qualify for transconjunctival eyelid surgery, which removes fat without removing skin. In this procedure, there is no visible scarring.

How long is the recovery process?

Patients can typically return to their normal daily routines about seven to ten days following the blepharoplasty procedure. During recovery, the patient must keep his or her head elevated for the first few days. Medication can help with any pain or soreness. Within a week after the eyelid surgery, the stitches are removed.