Eyelid Surgery
Your eyes reveal a wealth of information about how you feel physically and emotionally. Unfortunately, hereditary factors and the signs of aging can change the appearance of your eyes. If your upper eyelids have drooping skin that makes you look sad or angry, or you look exhausted by puffiness or bags, eyelid surgery may be right for you.
Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure that can improve the appearance of your upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both. A facelift is sometimes performed in conjunction with eyelid surgery.
Eyelid surgery treats the following:
- Loose or sagging skin that creates folds or hides the natural contour of the upper eyelid
- Excess skin that hangs down from the upper eyelid, sometimes impairing vision
- Excess fatty deposits that appear as puffiness in the upper eyelids
- Bags under the eyes
- Droopiness of the lower eyelids, showing white below the iris (colored part of the eye)
- Excess skin and fine wrinkles of the lower eyelid
Procedure Information
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What are my first steps?A consultation with one of the physicians at the Plastic Surgery Center is your essential first step to learn how eyelid surgery can improve the appearance of your eyelids and the surrounding area. If you're ready to schedule your consultation and discuss your eyelid surgery in more detail, call us at 316.688.7500 or request your consultation online today.
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Where will my surgery be performed?Your surgery may be performed in our accredited ambulatory surgical suite or a hospital. The decision for anesthesia will be based on considerations of your preference as well as your surgeon's. At the Plastic Surgery Center, your safety and comfort are very important. Your surgery may be performed in our accredited ambulatory surgical suite or a hospital. The method of anesthesia will be based on requirements of your specific procedure and considerations of your preference as well as your surgeon's. At the Plastic Surgery Center, your safety and comfort are very important. Your surgeon will also give you certain preoperative care instructions. While we have included some on our website, they are not a substitute for your physician's instructions.
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Eyelid Surgery Recovery Time and ExpectationsDuring the healing process, you can expect some swelling, bruising, irritation and discomfort that can be controlled with medication, cold compresses and ointment. You should keep your head elevated at all times until initial swelling has subsided and wear sunglasses to protect your eyes. Your physician will provide you with more specific post op instructions - follow them carefully. We have included some basic instructions on our website, but they are not be a substitute for your specific guidelines. It may take 5 -10 days for your initial wound healing. You may resume work (and wearing contact lenses) after this time. Makeup can camouflage any bruising or redness that remains. Healing will continue for several more weeks
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After Eyelid SurgeryYou can expect to see your final results appear over time, generally within a few weeks. It may take up to a year for your incision lines to fully fade. Your eyelid surgery can correct certain conditions permanently, but you will continue to age naturally. You should always use sun protection and wear darkly tinted sunglasses to help maintain your results. Your surgery should reveal a smooth, firm contour of your upper and/or lower eyelids while giving you a more youthful and alert appearance.
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Eyelid Surgery SPECIALGet a complimentary kit of LATISSE® with your eyelid surgery. LATISSE® is a prescription treatment for hypotrichosis (inadequate or not enough lashes) to grow eyelashes longer, fuller and darker.
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