Blepharoplasty and peri-orbital rejuvenation
Are you a good candidate?
Blepharoplasty is usually considered a simple enough surgery. There are no absolute contraindications
Blepharoplasty and temporal browlift can usually be associated with a facelift.
Chronic dry eyes should be evaluated first by an ophthalmologist and treated, as surgery may exacerbate this condition.
Laser eye surgery within 6 months before or after surgery is not recommended.
Active contact lenses wearers should abstain for a month before and after surgery.
Blood thinners should be stopped for a week before surgery.
Active smokers (up until a month before and after the surgery) have significantly more short-term side effects.
Red: incision lines; Yellow: fat pockets
Upper and lower blepharoplasty
Under local anesthesia + sedation
Scar in the crease for upper lid
Scar under the eyelashes or inside the lid for lower lid
Minimal pain with medication
Lubricating eye drops and ointment
Swelling/bruises for a week
Dark sunglasses to go out for a week
No trace of surgery at 3 weeks
1st Follow-up: Sutures removed at 7 days
2nd Follow-up: 3 months
Temporal brow lift
Under local anesthesia + sedation
Horizontal scar in the hair
Slight tugging sensation with minimal pain
Swelling/bruises for a week
1st Follow-up: Staples removed at 10 days
2nd Follow-up: 3 months
