Procedure Description:
Correct drooping upper eyelids and puffy bags below the eyes by removing excess fat, skin, and muscle.
What To Expect:
Aesthetic eyelid surgery can brighten the face and restore a more youthful appearance by reducing the fat and extra skin that cause these conditions. Blepharoplasty is often performed along with a facelift or other facial rejuvenating procedures.
Preprocedure:
During your pre-operative consultation in our office, Dr. Harvey will take your medical history, perform an examination, take clinical photographs, and recommend and explain the procedures that are appropriate for you. Our Skin Care Specialist, Anne Elterman, RN, may evaluate and recommend care that will optimize your surgical result. Patient Coordinators, Patricia Gottschalk and Mamie Lee, will discuss financial information and assist in scheduling the surgery.
Postprocedure:
Recovery: Reading: 2 or 3 days. Back to work: 7 to 10 days. Contact lenses: 2 weeks or more. Strenuous activities: about 3 weeks. Bruising and swelling gone: several weeks.
Duration of Results: Several years. Sometimes permanent.