Blepharoplasty Eyelid Surgery In Tupelo, Mississippi
Blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery is a surgical procedure that reduces any “puffy eyes” or bagginess from lower eyelids. The surgery aims to improve the appearance of the eyelids and can be performed on either the upper or lower eyelids or both. Although eyelid surgery is more common in older patients, younger patients who have excessive skin around their eyelids often take advantage of this procedure.
Eyelid Surgery Is Either Cosmetic Or Medical
Blepharoplasty generally is done for cosmetic reasons, yet the procedure effectively improves older people’s vision when their sagging upper eyelids are disrupting their vision. Eyelid surgery or eye lift is an effective way to remove excess skin around the eyes. However, blepharoplasty will not address any facial wrinkles, crow’s feet, or dark circles underneath eye unless associated with laser resurfacing, filler injections, or forehead lift.
Your Oculoplastic Surgeon & Blepharoplasty Surgery
Our oculoplastic surgeons, , will administer medications and local anesthesia for the surgery. During the procedure, incision lines are designed by your surgeon to conceal any scars from the surgery to fit the natural structures of your eyelid.
In most cases, the oculoplastic surgeon can remove or reposition fat deposits, tighten muscles, and/or remove excess skin through the incision made in your upper eyelid. The incision for lower eyelids is hidden just below the lower lashes to ensure scarring is close to invisible. Most incisions are closed with sutures or skin glue and sutures can be removed within a week. Some surgeons may incorporate laser or chemical peel to reduce discoloration of the lower eyelids.
For more information about blepharoplasty, call our office today to schedule an eyelid surgical consultation.