Eyelid Surgery

Cosmetic eyelid surgery, also called “Blepharoplasty,” removes the excess fat and wrinkled, drooping skin of the upper eyelids that can make you look constantly tired or sad. It also eliminates bags under the eyes and tightens the lower eyelid skin. The result is a brighter, more alert and rested appearance. AM I A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR EYELID SURGERY? Any one or combination of the following conditions may indicate that you are a good candidate for eyelid surgery: 1. Excess skin obscuring the natural fold of the upper eyelids 2. Loose skin hanging down from the upper eyelids, perhaps impairing vision 3. A puffy appearance to the upper eyelids, making the eyes look tired 4. Excess skin and fine, crepey wrinkles of the lower eyelids 5. Bags and dark circles under the eyes, often with a depression along the bony border of the lower eyelids 6. Droopiness of the lower eyelids, showing white below the iris (coloured portion of the eye)

AM I A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR EYELID SURGERY?

Any one or combination of the following conditions may indicate that you are a good candidate for eyelid surgery:

1. Excess skin obscuring the natural fold of the upper eyelids
2. Loose skin hanging down from the upper eyelids, perhaps impairing vision
3. A puffy appearance to the upper eyelids, making the eyes look tired
4. Excess skin and fine, crepey wrinkles of the lower eyelids
5. Bags and dark circles under the eyes, often with a depression along the bony border of the lower eyelids
6. Droopiness of the lower eyelids, showing white below the iris (colored portion of the eye)

HOW BLEPHAROPLASTY IS PERFORMED?

• UPPER BLEPHAROPLASTY: When upper blepharoplasty is performed an incision is placed along the crease or fold of the upper eyelid and finely sutured. Excess skin or fat is removed from this incision. As the incision is made in the crease of the eyelid, it is barely visible and easily camouflaged with makeup. Upper blepharoplasty is performed under local anesthetic and sometimes with sedation as a day surgery patient. This procedure is not painful and takes approximately 45 minutes. By doing a simple procedure like this, we can expect to reverse the age by around 7-9 years.
• LOWER BLEPHAROPLASTY: Lower blepharoplasty can be performed with an incision inside the eyelid or externally, just beneath the eyelashes. If suturing is required, dissolving sutures are used. Excess fatty tissue is removed from the lower eyelid giving the patient a less tired look and reducing puffiness. It is often common to have a laser performed on the lower eyelid to decrease lines around and underneath the eyes. A Lower Blepharoplasty takes approximately 60 minutes and both procedures combined usually take up to 90 minutes. It is a daycare procedure and done under local anesthesia and it will reverse the age by 7-9 years.

RISKS, COMPLICATIONS & SIDE EFFECTS

1. Complications from eyelid surgery are uncommon; however, it is important to be informed of possible side effects before you proceed with surgery. Dr. Viral Desai will explain them to you in detail. They are as follows:
   Bruising which subsides after a two-week period
2. Eye irritation which can be improved by eye drops
3. Haematoma which is a collection of blood under the skin which requires removal
4. Infection requiring medication

Risks and complications can be avoided and it is recommended that you follow the pre and postoperative steps as advised by Dr. Viral Desai.