Blepharoplasty
(Eyelid Surgery)
in Indianapolis
UPPER AND LOWER BLEPHAROPLASTY
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Upper & Lower Blepharoplasty
Procedure at a Glance:
Indications: For patients interested in improving the appearance of their eyes. Blepharoplasty is recommended for patients with hooded upper eyelids & under eye bags.
Anesthesia: Local Numbing or IV Twilight Sedation
Surgery Type: Outpatient
Downtime: One week with restrictions on exercise and lifting anything heavier than 5lbs. Patient will still need to adhere to certain post-surgical instructions that will be specific to the procedure. Limitations will be discussed during a thorough pre-operative appointment
Removal of Stitches: One week for Upper Lids, Lower Lids are dissolvable
Techniques: Upper Lid Blepharoplasty-Removal of excess eyelid skin. The incision is placed in the upper eyelid crease to disguise the scar, and stitches are removed at one week. Lower Lid Blepharoplasty with Transconjunctival Approach-Incision is placed on the inside of the lower eyelid with dissolvable stitches. The transconjuctival approach is usually indicated for sculpting of fat pads to lower lids and reducing the risk of retraction to lower lids while healing. Lower Lid Blepharoplasty with Subcilliary Approach- The incision is made at the lower lash line with dissolvable stitches. The subcilliary approach is usually indicated when a patient has a lot of excess skin, which can be removed at the time of surgery with the exterior incision. Canthoplasty, or tightening of the outer corner of the lower lid, is used when needed to prevent retraction of the lower lid. Ptosis Repair, or laxity to the muscle of the upper lid, is typically referred to an oculoplastic surgeon, as it is a medical issue often covered by insurance.
BLEPHAROPLASTY (EYELID SURGERY) BEFORE + AFTER
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Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery) FAQ’s
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This is dependent upon each individual patient and when they begin to notice an excess of eyelid skin or drooping of the upper lids.
Blepharoplasty is a relatively simple procedure and patients may have some slight redness and puffiness after stitches are removed at one week but they still look relatively normal. Patients typically return to their normal life and activities after one week.
Sleeping in an elevated position post surgically can help with swelling. We typically recommend a one week minimum.
Typically patients will ice in the first few days following surgery.
The surgery itself is permanent but you will continue to age. There are a variety of factors that play into how each patient maintains surgical results to include skin care and quality, sun exposure, genetics, and lifestyle.
