Cosmetic Eye Surgery

Blepharoplasty

Overview

Cosmetic eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure which can improve the appearance of the lower and upper eyelids. The area around the eyes is also rejuvenated, which makes you look rested and alert.

Blepharoplasty can specifically treat:

• Loose or sagging skin that creates folds or disturbs the natural contour of the upper eyelid, sometimes impairing vision
• Excess fatty deposits that appear as puffiness in the upper eyelids
• Bags under the eyes
• Droopiness of the lower eyelids, showing white below the iris (colored portion of the eye)
• Excess skin and fine wrinkles of the lower eyelid

Surgery Description

There are three major steps in a blepharoplasty procedure:

Step 1 - Anesthesia
This surgery is done under local anesthesia with sedation from Valium or in combination with Zanax in our outpatient surgery area in the office or it can be done under general anesthesia in the hospital
 

Step 2 - The Incision
Incisions are carefully made with a CO_² laser in the natural contours of the eyelid in order to conceal any scars.

Drooping upper eyelids can be corrected through an incision along the natural crease of the upper eylid allowing the repositioning of fat deposits, the tightening of muscles and the removal of excess skin.

Conditions of the lower eyelid may be corrected with an incision just below the lower lash line. Through this incision, excess skin in the lower eyelids is removed.

A transconjunctival incision, which is hidden inside the lower eyelid, is an alternate technique to correct lower eyelid conditions and redistribute or remove excess fat.

Step 3 - Closing the incision
Eyelid incisions are typically closed using one of the following methods:

• Removeable or absorbable sutures
• Skin adhesives
• Surgical tape

The results of eyelid surgery will appear gradually as swelling and bruising subside to reveal a smooth, better-defined eyelid and surrounding region, and an alert and rejuvenated appearance.

Before	After
Before	After

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Risks

The decision to have Blepharoplasty is extremely personal and you’ll have to decide if the benefits will achieve your goals and if the risks and potential complications are acceptable.

The physicians at The Eye Centers of Racine & Kenosha will explain in detail the risks associated with surgery. You will be asked to sign consent forms to ensure that you fully understand the procedure you will undergo and any risks and potential complications.

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