Eyelid Surgery

The short answer is no. The only definitive and long-lasting way to treat droopy eyelids is to have an upper lid blepharoplasty (or eye / eyelid lift). That surgery is a high-yield, makes a big difference, and relatively low-risk surgery. Other than minor bruising and swelling that resolves quickly, upper eyelid surgery rarely has complications. There are advanced botox injections techniques that can slightly elevate the eyebrow which in turn somewhat elevates the eyelid. These results are both temporary and often not enough correction to be noticeable.

Droopy eyelids can gradually interfere with your eyesight. The most common issue is that the excess hanging skin can actually block or limit your field of vision. If nothing is done to treat it, the drooping skin can partially cover the pupil resulting in blurry or double vision.

Ideally after eyelid surgery, you will sleep on your back with your head elevated above the level of your heart. This helps to minimize the swelling. You can do this by propping yourself up on a few pillows or even purchasing a wedge pillow. However, if you accidentally turn over during the and lie on your side, it is very unlikely that you will have any negative side effects from this.

The only definitive and long-lasting way to treat droopy eyelids is to have an upper lid blepharoplasty (or eye / eyelid lift). That surgery is a high-yield, makes a big difference, and relatively low-risk surgery. Other than minor bruising and swelling that resolves quickly, upper eyelid surgery rarely has complications.

Blindness is an exceptionally rare complication after blepharoplasty. It is important to do your research and find a board-certified plastic surgeon who is experienced in this procedure.

Eyelid surgery does result in scars, but they are typically hidden within the eyelid crease and not very noticeable. Upper blepharoplasty scars are hidden within the eyelid crease, and lower blepharoplasty scars are hidden within the lash line.

The only definitive and long-lasting way to fix droopy eyelids is to have an upper lid blepharoplasty (or eye / eyelid lift). That surgery is a high-yield, makes a big difference, and relatively low-risk surgery. Other than minor bruising and swelling that resolves quickly, upper eyelid surgery rarely has complications.

Applying a cold compress, keeping the head elevated, and avoiding overexertion or elevated blood pressure can help reduce bruising after your blepharoplasty.

Upper eyelid surgery is performed by making a small incision in the upper eyelid crease. Through this incision, excess fat, muscle and skin are removed. The incisions are hidden in the upper eyelid crease so that when the eyes are open, the scar is almost completely hidden.

Most blepharoplasty patients will to see results immediately. There are 2-3 weeks of social downtime where there may be some mild bruising and swelling. This quickly resolves. While scars continue to mature for a year, most will not be noticeable after a few weeks.

Most blepharoplasty patients will to see results immediately. Ideally after eyelid surgery, you will sleep on your back with your head elevated to minimize swelling. You can do this by propping yourself up on a few pillows or even purchasing a wedge pillow. If you are able to do this, there will be very little swelling and any blurry vision should resolve in a few days after surgery. Most patients are able to drive in under a week.

You will look better for the rest of your life: actual twin studies have shown this to be the case. However, gravity and normal aging dont stop after eyelid surgery. On average, patients develop enough laxity that they start to think about further surgery in 12-15 years. Investing in maintenance treatments (medical grade skin care, regular facials, Botox and the occasional non-surgical tightening) can greatly extend your result.

Upper eyelid surgery is an outpatient surgery (you will get to go home the same day) and takes about an hour. As it is a relatively short procedure, it can often be combined with other facial rejuvenation surgeries like face and neck lift. Doing these at the same time often provides a more natural result as it keeps the facial aesthetics in balance.

Most blepharoplasty patients will to see results immediately. There are 2-3 weeks of social downtime where there may be some mild bruising and swelling. This quickly resolves. While scars continue to mature for a year, most will not be noticeable after a few weeks.

Most blepharoplasty patients will to see results immediately. There are 2-3 weeks of social downtime where there may be some mild bruising and swelling. This quickly resolves. While scars continue to mature for a year, most will not be noticeable after a few weeks.

Plasma skin tightening is a non-invasive treatment that helps minimize wrinkles, pigment issues and scarring. Even with topical anesthesia (numbing) this can be quite a painful procedure. It also has a long down time of up to 12 weeks. At Tucson Plastic Surgery, Drs. Kurtovic and Mahabir prefer the CO2 laser as it is more effective with less downtime.

Upper eyelid surgery is an outpatient surgery (you will get to go home the same day) and takes about an hour. As it is a relatively short procedure, it can often be combined with other facial rejuvenation surgeries like face and neck lift. Doing these at the same time often provides a more natural result as it keeps the facial aesthetics in balance.

The average cost for an upperlid blepharoplasty or upper eyelid lift is ~$5,000. Lower lid blepharoplasty is often best combined with facial fat grafting and costs on average $7,500. When you combine procedures, for example eyelid lift and face lift, there is a significant cost-savings.

Blepharoplasty is not only performed for cosmetic purposes, but it can also improve function. Upper eyelid surgery can correct visual impairment by removing the excess skin that is blocking the vision. However, before insurance will cover it, the degree of visual field obstruction must be severe. As most patients seek correction before ever reaching this severity, Drs. Kurtovic and Mahabir only perform cosmetic blepharoplasty.

Eyelid surgery is one of the least painful plastic surgery procedures. Most patients experience only minimal discomfort on the day of their procedure.

Eyelid surgery is a common procedure and is safe for appropriate candidates. It is important to do your research and find a board-certified plastic surgeon who is experienced in this procedure.

At Tucson Plastic Surgery, we do not offer plasma skin tightening. Even with topical anesthesia (numbing) this can be quite a painful procedure. It also has a long down time of up to 12 weeks. At Tucson Plastic Surgery, Drs. Kurtovic and Mahabir prefer the CO2 laser as it is more effective with less downtime.

After eyelid surgery, you will have some swelling and bruising around the eyes. We typically recommend you take it easy after surgery and avoid public appearances for about 1-2 weeks to allow the bruising to subside.

Hooding of the upper eyelids is typically a result of aging as the skin droops over the eye with time. This is pronounced in some people more than others due to genetic factors.