Often times our eyelids are the first part of our bodies to show signs of aging. If you’re bothered by the look of your eyelids, you may consider cosmetic eye surgery, or blepharoplasty, to give you a youthful and rejuvenated look.
Should I Get Cosmetic Eye Surgery?
People with sagging or drooping eyelids, excess skin, under-eye puffiness, bags, and dark circles are great candidates for blepharoplasty. Additionally, if you’re bothered by the look of your monolid, cosmetic eye surgery will help with that. However, it should be noted that pregnant women are not advised to receive cosmetic eye surgery.
What Will Cosmetic Eye Surgery Do For Me?
A blepharoplasty procedure will tighten the eyelid muscles and rejuvenate the eye area. This will successfully rid the eyes of a sad and tired appearance. Aside from aesthetic results, removing excess tissue from your upper eyelid can improve your vision.
Causes of Drooping Eyelids, Dark Circles, etc.
Although most cases are due to aging, many cases of tiredness around the eye area are from sun exposure and hereditary traits. Regardless of what people think, the quality of sleep or amount of rest you are getting does not account for the aging appearance in your eyes. Though lack of sleep will temporarily pale and dull your skin, it is not the reason for drooping eyelids, excess skin and the like.
The Procedure
The procedure only takes around 45 minutes to two hours, and most patients are able to return to their normal daily activities in seven to ten days. By two weeks post-procedure, bruising and swelling will fade.
Post-op Side Effects
After the procedure, it’s possible you will experience some side effects. Possible side effects include:
- blurred version from the treatment ointment
- watering eyes
- light sensitivity
- double vision
- puffy or numb eyelids
- swelling and bruising (similar to a black eye) and slight pain or discomfort.
You should discuss any questions, concerns, and expectations you have regarding your cosmetic eye procedure with your plastic surgeon prior to your surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Good candidates for blepharoplasty include individuals with sagging or drooping eyelids, excess skin, under-eye puffiness, bags, dark circles, or those bothered by the appearance of monolids. Pregnant women are advised not to undergo this surgery.
Blepharoplasty tightens the eyelid muscles and rejuvenates the eye area, eliminating a tired or sad appearance. It can also improve vision by removing excess tissue from the upper eyelid that may obstruct sight.
While aging is the primary cause of drooping eyelids and dark circles, sun exposure and hereditary factors also contribute. Contrary to popular belief, lack of sleep does not cause these aging signs, though it may temporarily dull the skin.
The blepharoplasty procedure typically takes between 45 minutes to two hours. Most patients can resume normal daily activities within seven to ten days, with bruising and swelling fading by about two weeks post-surgery.
Common post-operative side effects include blurred vision from ointment, watering eyes, light sensitivity, double vision, puffy or numb eyelids, swelling, bruising similar to a black eye, and slight pain or discomfort.
Yes, by removing excess tissue from the upper eyelid, blepharoplasty can improve vision if drooping skin obstructs the visual field, providing both aesthetic and functional benefits.
Pregnant women are not advised to undergo cosmetic eye surgery due to potential risks and complications during pregnancy. It is best to wait until after pregnancy to consider the procedure.
