Used to repair permanent bags under the eyes?
Question: Can blepharoplasty be used to repair the appearance of permanent bags under the eyes? Answer: Blepharoplasty is the most effective way to repair the bags beneath your eyes. In these situations, a combination of fat removal and fat repositioning in the lower lids will give you a very nice surgical result.
I want to have upper and lower blepharoplasty
Question: I want to have upper and lower blepharoplasty. How long should I expect to be out of work for? Answer: Although you will not likely feel to bad following upper and lower eyelid surgery, the swelling and bruising from blepharoplasty can last some time. I would suggest taking at least a week off from […]
Wouldn’t removing fat during a blepharoplasty?
Question: I am male, 55 years old and have a tired appearance most of the time. I believe it is due to permanent circles under my eyes. I have been looking into blepharoplasty. It looks like you remove the fat that is causing the circles. But wouldn’t that create loose skin? Do you remove some […]
I would like lower lid blepharoplasty.
Question: I have large bags under my eyes, and I am only 39 years old. I would like lower lid blepharoplasty. If I have this procedure done, is there any chance that the bags will return? Answer: Your lower eyelid problem is likely a genetic one. Having lower eyelid surgery at 39 does not prevent […]
The cure for my droopy eyes, blepharoplasty or a brow lift?
Question: I feel I am much too young to have droopy eyes. The drooping area is below my eyebrow and it sags down over my eyes, particularly my left eye. What is the cure for this, blepharoplasty or a brow lift? Answer: It sounds like the answer to your questions is both upper eyelid surgery […]
Having an eyelid lift might not be safe for me
Question: I have severe dry eye and have been told that having an eyelid lift might not be safe for me. What are the risks of this procedure for someone with my condition? Answer: Prior to any eyelid surgery it is important to know about all of your past eye related medical history. Dry eyes […]
Blepharoplasty and a facelift be done safely at the same time
Question: I’m a 50 year-old woman who would like to have a facelift before I retire, which will be in about five years. I also have puffiness and bags around and under my eyes. I’d like to have it all taken care of at the same time, but I’m concerned about the safety of that, […]
I had lower blepharoplasty 12 days ago
Question: I had lower blepharoplasty 12 days ago. It seems like the stitches are about to come out under my right eye. They still seem secure in the left side though. Is this safe? How long do the stitches need to stay in for? Answer: For a lower lid blepharoplasty where both skin and muscle […]
I’d like to know about post eyelid surgery healing.
Question: I’d like to know a little bit more about post eyelid surgery healing. Is the recovery process relatively easy? Answer: When all goes well with eyelid surgery, the recovery period is relatively easy. There will definitely be swelling and some bruising following eyelid surgery but, the pain and discomfort is relatively mild. You will […]
About how long is a typical eyelid surgery procedure?
Question: My eyelid surgery is a week away and I need to tell my husband what time to pick me up from the hospital. About how long is a typical procedure? Answer: Upper eyelid surgery takes about an 45 minutes for both upper lids and perhaps even less. Lower eyelid surgery can take about the same amount […]
