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Eyelid Surgery can be done on the upper or lower eyelids and many times both of them. The facial procedure is used to enhance the appearance of the eyes by removing excess skin and fat from the eyelids. Eyelid surgery has become very popular for both men and women as it can give you a refreshed appearance without the overdone fake look that many patients are trying to avoid. Blepharoplasty in Austin & San Antonio is performed for both mature and young patients. Some patients have bags under their eyes at a young age and are often asked if they are tired. These bags can be removed internally to avoid any visible scaring on the face, giving the patient refreshed, aesthetically pleasing result.
Eyelid surgery is a great procedure in Austin & San Antonio as it gives patients a youthful appearance without looking overly done. The most common eyelid surgery is an upper blepharoplasty. This is where the excess skin of the upper eyelid is removed to refresh the eyes.
The recovery process for the procedure is typically very straightforward. I typically use a technique for the upper eyelids that does not require any sutures. This helps make the postoperative period very easy for patients. Patients often have very little pain after the procedure.
I typically have patients take a week off work for their eyelid surgery. Patients do have to take it easy the first week so that they do not worsen their bruising or cause a problem after their surgery. At one week typically most of the bruising from an upper blepharoplasty has resolved, if not patients can use cover-up makeup.
Please consult your board certified plastic surgeon for your eyelid surgery.
You will have pre and post-operative instructions detailed out for you so you can easily refer to them. Usually, to prepare for your surgical day you will:
We will make sure you have these instructions in advance so you can plan accordingly. There is not too much prep, but we do want to make sure that your body is ready for it and that you have everything planned. Preparation is the best way to go into this experience confidently! We of course will be here as support in this time, making sure nothing is ambiguous or unanswered as you get ready for this rejuvenating eye procedure.
The duration of the actual procedure itself varies slightly depending on whether any other procedures in Austin & San Antonio are being combined with the blepharoplasty, as well as whether both upper and lower eyelid surgery will be completed. Typical procedures take 1-2 hours to complete, but you should plan to be at the surgical facial for several hours, and the rest of your day must be clear to go home and relax.
Our team may recommend local anesthetic or general anesthesia for your blepharoplasty. Local anesthetic with sedation allows you to deeply relax while still being awake and able to respond to your surgeon if they ask you to open or close your eyes. But in some cases, general anesthesia is the best choice. Discuss all of these options and any concerns you have with our surgeons. We want to make sure you feel safe and comfortable during eyelid surgery in Austin & San Antonio.
Eyelid surgery remains very popular in Austin! In fact, it was the second most-popular procedure in 2020, second to rhinoplasty. In 2020, there were over 352,000 blepharoplasties performed, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. This rejuvenating surgery consistently ranks as a top choice among men and women alike. It’s a straightforward way to refresh the appearance of the area surrounding the eyes while also eliminating saggy eyelids that interfere with reading and vision.
The results of eyelid surgery are long-lasting. The excess tissue and fat that is removed is removed for good; however, it cannot stop the aging process or prevent the effects of gravity over the years. After a decade or more, you may notice that the passage of time causes some return of wrinkles and sagging, but generally the clock will remain turned back in this regard: your eyes will continue to look younger than they would have if you hadn’t gotten blepharoplasty.
Saggy under eyes and wrinkles can make you look tired and worn out. Blepharoplasty in Austin can give you a fresh, youthful look. Contact our team to discuss your aesthetic goals.