Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery)

Eyelid skin is the thinnest skin on your face and often shows early signs of aging. Bags under your eyes or wrinkled folds of skin on your upper eyelids not only can make you look tired and older, but also can impair your vision. Heredity and sun damage can accelerate these changes.

Each year, more than 100,000 women and men choose blepharoplasty to improve the way they look and, in many cases, how they see. The results can be a refreshed appearance, with a younger, firmer eye area.

Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, removes excess skin and fat from your upper and/or lower eyelids. During the pre-surgical consultation, you will be examined and asked about your vision, tear production, and use of lenses. Factors that affect your surgery include age, skin type, ethnic background, and degree of vision obstruction.

While eyelid surgery can correct drooping upper lids and puffy bags below your eyes, it doesn’t remove wrinkles around the eyes, eliminate dark circles under your eyes, or lift sagging brows.

What to Expect After Surgery

Dr. Hamilton frequently sees his patients the day after surgery to answer questions and demonstrate how to care for your sutures. The next visit is approximately one week after surgery. Some swelling and bruising is normal. Cold compresses will help relieve minor discomfort. Sutures are usually removed 5-7 days after surgery. As the incisions heal, you may experience some temporary numbness and itching, both of which will diminish as the healing process continues. You will also be informed of what activities to avoid following surgery.

Complementary Surgeries

Though blepharoplasty is often performed as a single procedure, Dr. Hamilton may also recommend a brow lift, face lift, or skin resurfacing to achieve the best results. Botox® will help maintain your improvements.