The eyes almost never close fully immediately after eyelid surgery. This is due to numerous reasons but almost always the eyes will close fully after a few weeks or months. During this time, it is very important to keep the eyes lubricated with artificial tear drops and tear ointments.

Known as blepharoplasty, eyelid surgery is used to correct or improve the appearance of the eyelids. This may include the removal of excess skin and fat, often called bags, under the eyes. this procedure is also used to correct upper eyelid problems such as "droopy eyelids," which in some cases may affect a person's field of vision. Sometimes eyelashes can also become misdirected or in some cases, a person may have an extra row of lashes. Surgery can correct these conditions as well.

The eyelid surgery simply removes the saggy skin and fat resting on your upper eyelid and the saggy skin and fat on your lower eyelid, the shape of your eyes stays the same. Some people report their eyes appearing a bit bigger or more open.

No, eyelid surgery is usually done in our office under local anesthesia. It is a relatively short procedure in which incisions are made in the natural creases of the eyes where they are not seen. Graystone will give you specific instructions on how to care for yourself following the surgery so that optimal results may be achieved. You will have several follow-up appointments to track your progress.

Dark undereye circles may slightly improve with eyelid surgery, though other procedures like laser resurfacing and chemical peels are better able to treat this.

Generally no. Some people have changes in the pigmentation of the lower eyelids, and other patients have a hollow or tear trough where the eyelid meets the cheek. The typical lower eyelid procedure sometimes needs to be combined with fat or Sculptra injections to help with this hollow. The pigmentary changes may need a bleaching medication, laser treatment or a chemical peel for improvement.

The incision for upper eyelid surgery is hidden within the natural fold of the upper eyelid and extends slightly beyond the outside corner. For the lower eyelid, the incision is also hidden but below the lower eyelashes.

Cosmetic eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) is a procedure to sculpt the upper and lower eyelids to restore a youthful appearance to your eyes and sometimes improve your vision. Upper eyelid surgery can open up droopy appearing upper eyelids. Lower eyelid surgery removes the puffiness and swelling of the lower eyelids. Most patients look younger and more rested after successful eyelid surgery

Some insurance plans will cover upper eyelid surgery if they can be convinced that there is a functional impairment caused by the droopy upper eyelid skin. Each insurer is different, and their response will vary patient to patient. Lower eyelid surgery is virtually never covered by insurance.

Dr. Levin individualizes each procedure to the specific patient looking to maximize results while minimizing any side effects. The Silktouch carbon dioxide laser is used on excessive tissue of the eyelids. After sculpting the eyelids, fine absorbable or removable sutures are used.

If you vision is affected by droopy eyelids, some insurance plans will pay for eyelids surgery. This is a decision that is made by your insurance plan after reviewing your condition and photographs.

Many patients seeking refractive surgery do so because they have dry eyes and are unable to wear contact lenses anymore. It is important that your dry eyes be treated. This usually involves the use of tear supplements and punctum plugs (tiny silicone plugs placed in the tear drainage openings of your eyelid) that delay the drainage of your own tears so your eyes will stay moist.

In general, the impact on your ability to do most activities is limited. You can read, write and use your eyes as much as possible. You should not rub your eyes post-operatively - use artificial tears to relieve irritation. You should wear your protective eye shields at night for at least 1 week and longer if you feel there is any chance of traumatizing your eyes while asleep.

It is suggested that you take off 3-5 days from work after eyelid surgery but refrain from strenuous activity for up to one month after the surgery.

Eyelid surgery is very successful in patients who have been properly educated and have reasonable expectations.

Blepharoplasty, or aesthetic eyelid surgery, is a procedure to correct drooping upper eyelids and puffy bags below the eyes. It can eliminate conditions that give an individual a tired appearance, such as wrinkled folds of skin on upper eyelids, bags under the eyes and sagging eyebrows. This involve removing excess skin, fat, and muscle.

The scars that result from eyelid surgery tend to be well concealed. The incisions are typically placed within the normal creases and folds of the eyelids.

Insurance coverage is not available when eyelid surgery is performed solely for cosmetic purposes. Procedures may be covered to some degree when used to treat excess skin of the upper eyelids that is causing visual impairment.

Plastic surgery procedures can often be financed and your plastic surgeon can you're your more information.

By removing excess fat, skin and muscle from the upper and lower eyelids, blepharoplasty can rejuvenate puffy, sagging or tired-looking eyes. It is typically a cosmetic procedure but can also improve vision by lifting droopy eyelids out of the patient’s field of vision. Blepharoplasty can last 45 minutes to a few hours, depending on how much work is done. The effects of blepharoplasty can last for a long time and are sometimes even permanent.

The eyelid skin is the thinnest on the body, and it heals faster that any other area. Sutures come out in only a few days, and patients can then start wearing makeup. Many patients have surgery mid-week, and are back to work the following Monday. We ask patients to refrain from driving and bending over for 24 hours following surgery, but after that most normal activities are OK.

In some cases, when the skin sags severely over the upper eyelids and blocks the vision, insurance may become involved.

The upper eyelid incision is made in a naturally occurring skin fold. The lower incision can often be made on the inner part of the eyelid, leaving no visible marks. In some cases the lower eyelid incision will be on the outside, and this too will be placed in a natural skin crease.

In the lower eyelid surgery the scar is hidden just below the lash line. Patient often report that they have a mild shadow right beneath their lash line that actually makes their lower eye contour prettier. For the upper eyelid, the incision is hidden in the natural crease in the upper lid which looks like a natural crease with your eyes closed and doesn't show at all with your eyes open.