Eyelid surgery is usually performed under local anesthetic, supplemented with sedation medication, in the outpatient surgery suite. Dr. Clymer places the upper blepharoplasty incision in the natural crease already present in the upper eyelid skin. Excess fat and skin are removed. The incisions are closed with fine sutures that are removed three days after the procedure. The incision heals in a line that mimics the natural upper eyelid skin crease. The lower eyelid tuck is most often performed with an incision behind the eyelashes where it is not visible.

Most patients are back to their normal routines within days, although complete recovery may take a few weeks. Swelling and bruising are part of the recovery process, and are limited by using cold compresses the first 48 hours after surgery. Eyelid lifts are often combined with forehead lifts and/or facelifts. Dr. Clymer discusses each patient's concerns and their options at the time of their consultation.
 

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BEFORE AFTER   This patient's concerns included her jaw line and neck line looseness and sagging around the eyes. She underwent endoscopic forehead lift with mid-facial lift, upper and lower blepharoplasties (eyelid lift/tuck), facelift and chin implant. This patient also had an endoscopic brow lift and a mid-face lift.

* This information is given solely for the purpose of education and information. This is not a formal medical opinion. In order to render a medical opinion regarding your question or questions, an appointment with the doctor is necessary.

 
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