Seattle and Bellevue, Washington offer blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery).

What Is Surgery on the Eyelids?

Blepharoplasty, often known as eyelid surgery, revives eyes that are sagging or drooping. It is frequently one of the first locations to show signs of aging since the skin around the eyelid is much thinner than other sections of the face. During surgery, eyelid muscles and tissue may occasionally be strengthened in addition to removing fatty deposits and extra or loose skin around the upper or lower eyelids.

Having blepharoplasty alone can help with eyesight issues or for aesthetic reasons. Additionally, eyelid surgery can be combined with other treatments like a facelift, lip augmentation, or brow lift to produce a more defined, fresh appearance.

Candidates for blepharoplasty

Candidates for eyelid surgery should be in generally good health, not smoke, and have strong muscles and facial tissue. Patients with eye conditions like glaucoma or retinal detachment, however, are not suitable candidates. Patients are frequently prevented from having eyelid surgery by other medical illnesses such thyroid problems, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or high blood pressure. Patients can consult with our doctors if they have any further queries regarding their health.

What Issues Can Eyelid Surgery Fix?

When a number of factors, such as aging, sun damage, smoking, and obesity, alter the appearance of the eyes, eyelid surgery may be required. In this situation, individuals may have the following issues treated via eyelid surgery:

    Eyelid bags

    Eyelid fat adipose tissue that is swollen

    sagging or loose upper eyelids that impair eyesight

    lower eyelid skin that is too thick

    the lower eyelids have little creases.

    sagging lower lids that expose the eye's whites beneath the irises

One of two eyelid surgical procedures will be carried out by our surgeons, depending on the patient's demands and desired aesthetic result. It's crucial to remember that both kinds of blepharoplasty can improve your appearance without significantly altering your face.

Functional eyelid surgery

When the field of vision is compromised by sagging eyelids, functional blepharoplasty is performed. When performed, this kind of blepharoplasty will significantly enhance peripheral vision by removing the sagging skin. This surgical procedure may be covered by your insurance.

Cosmetic eyelid surgery

Blepharoplasty for aesthetic purposes is the second kind of eyelid surgery. Instead of being performed for medicinal reasons, this operation is aesthetic. Upper and lower eyelids are both candidates for surgery. Transconjunctival blepharoplasty is used to treat the lower eyelid. For people who are younger and have thicker, more elastic skin, this is ideal. The removal of extra fat gives a patient a younger, more rejuvenated appearance without affecting their vision.

How to Get a Blepharoplasty

An incision is created along the eyelid's natural crease during the upper eyelid treatment. The incision is performed below the lash line on the lower eyelid. Between the natural face lines, both incisions are concealed as much as possible. Then, after removing any extra skin, our surgeon will tighten the muscles and tissue and relocate or eliminate any fat deposits. Most frequently, self-absorbable sutures are used to close the incisions after the procedure, and gauze is used to cover them loosely.

How Much Time Does Eyelid Surgery Take?

Depending on whether one or both eyelids are being fixed, as well as whether any other procedures are being carried out concurrently, surgery normally lasts between one and three hours.

Is anesthesia necessary for blepharoplasty?

The procedure for blepharoplasty is done as an outpatient procedure under sedation and local anaesthetic.

Our surgeons advise using cold compresses, lubricating drops, and ointment to speed up recovery and reduce unfavorable side effects. Within a few days to a week, patients typically go back to work. After facial cosmetic treatments, patients are unable to wear contact lenses or eye makeup for two weeks. Patients are recommended to wear dark shades at this period to shield their eyes from the sun and wind.  Although recovery takes time, it is brief compared to the long-lasting, youthful effects you will experience after having eyelid surgery:

    Put on cold compresses.

    Apply lubricant eye drops.

    Apply cream.

    Put on some dark glasses.

How soon can I expect to see the results of my blepharoplasty?

Initial bruising and swelling near the surgery site are possible; these side effects will go away on their own. For up to a year, your eyelids' appearance will keep getting better.

What Kind of Scarring Will I Have Following Eyelid Surgery?

The scars following a blepharoplasty are well-concealed and typically disappear almost completely over time.

Is a second eyelid surgery necessary?

Although surgery cannot reverse the effects of aging on the eyes, most people are happy with their results and don't want to have the procedure done again.

Eyelid surgery risks

Eyelid surgery carries some hazards, just like any other surgical operation. These dangers, however uncommon, may include the following:

    Blurred or double vision, swollen eyes, infection, dry eyes, or skin discoloration