Eyelid surgery may be done on the upper eyelid alone, on the bottom eyelid, or a combination of both upper and lower eyelids. Depending on the complexity of the blepharoplasty procedure, general anesthesia or IV sedation will be given to best serve their safety and comfort needs.
Upper Blepharoplasty
Upper blepharoplasty assists in diminishing the hanging of skin that droops over the eye to create a more appealing eyelid appearance. An incision is usually made along the lash line or crease to trim away tissue and fat.
Lower Blepharoplasty
Lower eyelid surgery is performed to reduce puffy skin under the lower eyelid. The incision is placed just under the lash line to allow access to remove fatty tissue, and the skin is delicately lifted to produce a smoother look. In some cases, a nonsurgical laser treatment can be applied to assist with discoloration, while dermal fillers can be used for added smoothness if necessary.
