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Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) consists of the removal of precise amounts of excess skin and fat pockets in the upper and/or lower eyelids, along with appropriate tightening of the involved structures.
Patients who experience any of the following would be good candidates for blepharoplasty:
- Excess skin that covers the natural fold of the upper eyelids
- Loose skin that hangs down from the upper eyelids, especially along the sides
- A tired, puffy appearance of the upper eyelids
- Excess skin and fine wrinkles of the lower eyelids
- Bags or dark circles under the eyes
- Drooping lower eyelids that reveal excessive "white" of the eyes
Eye Patient 1
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Eye Patient 2
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Blepharoplasty is performed in an outpatient setting under general anesthesia. The Blepharoplasty procedure takes from one to two hours, depending upon the extent of the areas to be treated. During the procedure, an incision is made in the crease of the upper lid toward the corners of the eyes. Once healed, it is not noticeable when the eye is open. On the lower lid, the incision is made just below the lash line toward the corner of the eye, and is hidden by lashes when healed. Fat is also removed through these incisions using electrocautery to minimize bleeding.
Eye Patient 3
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Eye Patient 4
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Cold compresses should be applied to the eye area for the first 24-48 hours to minimize bruising and swelling. The stitches will be removed in 4 – 7 days. Swelling and bruising may persist for up to 10 days, but women can begin wearing makeup to help conceal it after about five days. You may expect to resume normal work and social activity within a week to ten days, and you may return to strenuous exercise activities approximately 10 – 14 days after surgery. You may wear contact lenses after approximately 10 days. Your incisions will gradually fade over the first six months to a year.
For eyelid surgery in Arlington VA or Washington DC area contact Advanced Plastic Surgery Center at 703.841.0399
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