UPPER BLEPHAROPLASTY (Eyelid Lift)
With aging, extra undesirable skin accumulates in the upper eyelid. Increased fatty tissue producing a heavier looking upper lid also becomes more noticeable with age. The extra skin and fat hide the normal upper lid crease that is associated with the youthful upper eyelid. During eyelid surgery, this excessive skin, fat, and muscle is removed. This procedure can be accomplished with limited anesthesia, local or with a variety of sedation techniques.
The result is a smoother upper eyelid with a well-defined crease. The position of this surgical scar in this crease makes it almost invisible with time.
Recovery is relatively rapid. Discomfort is minimal and analgesics are usually not needed after the first few days.
