Blepharoplasty is surgery designed to sculpt the tissues around the eyes to give them a more youthful, open appearance. In some cases of excess tissue in the upper eyelids, the vision may be diminished. This surgery functional blepharoplasty in some cases may be covered by insurance.

INCISIONS: The incisions are very well hidden, either in creases around the eyes or behind the eyelids. The upper eyelid blepharoplasty incision is placed in the crease that runs horizontally across the upper lid. The lower blepharoplasty incision is placed behind the eyelid (transconjunctival approach) or running horizontally immediately beneath the lower lashes, usually extending out slightly in a crease in the corner of the eye.

ANESTHESIA: Upper blepharoplasty is usually performed in the state -of-the-art office-based surgical suite under local anesthesia. Lower blepharoplasty may be performed in the office-based surgical suite or in the operating room, under local anesthesia, local with sedation, or general anesthesia.

RECOVERY: Blepharoplasty is performed on an outpatient basis. You will be asked to use iced saline gauze on the eyes for 24 hours following surgery to minimize the mild bruising and swelling that can be expected temporarily after surgery. The amount of bruising and swelling varies from person to person, but is usually easily covered by make-up within about 7-10 days. You may resume light activity after a few days, with normal activity (including jogging and weight training) at about two weeks after surgery.