Is skin removed during lower blepharoplasty?

Through the surgical incision, Dr. Sherris repostions the natural fat pad or removes fatty deposits and loose skin from beneath the lower eyelid. Remaining skin is lifted and re-draped before the incision is closed.

Can a lower blepharoplasty be done twice?

It aims to rejuvenate the area surrounding the eyes and to give an overall more youthful and rested appearance to the face. Since no two sets of eyes are the same, no two blepharoplasty surgeries should be the same either.

How long does lower lid blepharoplasty last?

The results of blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) are generally long lasting. It’s not uncommon for the longevity of results to vary slightly between patients, but you can expect the results of upper eyelid surgery to last about 5 to 7 years, and lower eyelid surgery results are essentially permanent.

Can you redo double eyelid surgery?

Eyelid revision surgery can also correct ptosis or “drooping” eyelids. The second type of eyelid revision surgery is used to correct “overdone” eyelid surgery where too much skin and/or fat was removed giving the eyes a misshapen or unnatural appearance, known as ectropion.

Does blepharoplasty make eyes smaller?

Blepharoplasty surgery is used for improvements in everyday eyesight. However, most patients wonder if the procedure will also change their eye shape. In a word: yes.

How many times can you have blepharoplasty?

In answer to your question, there is no a definitive upper limit to how many times you can have an upper eyelid lift. One key to a successful result is to be sure you have a skilled Facial Plastic Surgeon who specializes in upper eyelid surgery and understands the nuances.

What’s the difference between upper and lower blepharoplasty surgery?

An eyelid lift, or blepharoplasty, is a procedure to remove skin and to add or remove fat from the eyelids. The term “eyelid lift” is a misnomer because the eyelid is not truly lifted during surgery. Upper blepharoplasty surgery uses incisions to allow for removal of skin and fat.

What happens to the lower eyelid after surgery?

After surgery, the eyelid will slump or actually come to rest away from the eye itself. Scar tissue also forms in the lower eyelid and this contributes to post-operative changes in the lower eyelid that cause a loss of the almond shape of the eyelid.

What are the signs of blepharoplasty in the eyes?

1 Baggy or droopy upper eyelids 2 Excess skin of the upper eyelids that interferes with your peripheral vision 3 Excess skin on the lower eyelids 4 Bags under your eyes

What is the recovery time for blepharoplasty surgery?

The recovery time after blepharoplasty is usually short. An eyelid lift, or blepharoplasty, is a procedure to remove skin and to add or remove fat from the eyelids. The term “eyelid lift” is a misnomer because the eyelid is not truly lifted during surgery. Upper blepharoplasty surgery uses incisions to allow for removal of skin and fat.