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Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty Surgery

Aging of the Upper Eyelids:
Over time, the upper eyelids begin to sag, droop, and appear puffy, due to fat deposits and loss of skin elasticity. Drooping eyelids is due to several factors (sun damage, genetics, smoking and alcohol), which contribute to destroy the youthful look of the upper eyelid. Initially, the upper eyelid may become puffy eliminating the ability to put on eyeliner. As women & men continue to age, the loose skin will hang down over the eye obstructing vision. The correction of this is an upper lid blepharoplasty to remove the skin and, if present, the fat which forms bags in the corners of the eyes.

Cosmetic upper eyelid surgery, also known as Blepharoplasty, eyelid lift, or eye lift is performed to provide the patient with a smoother, more youthful and well-rested appearance in the eyes & eyelids. Blepharoplasty is the process of very carefully removing excess skin and fat from around the eyes to produce a dramatically more youthful appearance.

Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) is the second most commonly performed cosmetic plastic surgery procedure after liposuction. Over 200 thousand eyelift procedures were reported in 2005. One of the reason the eyelid lift procedure is so popular is because it is a smaller surgical procedure that does not take a great amount of time and causes little discomfort, yet can provide significant benefit.

Blepharoplasty eyelid surgery is ofter done either on the upper eyelid, the Lower eyelid or both.

The Upper Eyelid Lift Procedure

Excess skin in the upper eyelid is carefully measured and marked after being cleaned with an antiseptic solution. Local anesthesia is injected to numb the area and to limit bleeding. A strip of skin is removed along with a strip of eyelid muscle. In some patients the eyelid muscle is preserved for a more natural look. Fat pockets are then dissected and excess fat removed. If the eyelid is droopy (ptosis), a repair can be completed at this time. Following a short healing period of 3 days the sutures are removed. After a few weeks of healing the scars become imperceptible. Complications are rare and can include over tightening of the lid skin, bleeding, and incomplete removal of fat. Incisions for upper eyelid surgery are usually made in the natural crease of the eyelid and is barely perceptible.