As we age, the tone and shape of our eyelids can loosen and sag. Heredity and sun exposure also contribute to this process. This excess, puffy or lax skin can make you appear more tired or older than you are. Eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty (pronounced "blef-a-ro-plasty") can give the eyes a more youthful look by removing excess skin, bulging fat, and lax muscle from the upper or lower eyelids. If the sagging upper eyelid skin obstructs peripheral vision, blepharoplasty can eliminate the obstruction and expand the visual field.

Eyelid surgery can treat-

• Loose or sagging skin that creates folds or hides the natural contour of the upper eyelids.
• Excess fat deposits that appear as puffiness in the upper eyelids
• Bags under the eyes.
• Loose and wrinkled skin of lower eyelids.

FAQ's of Bleheroplasty

Q. Where are the incisions made for blepharoplasty?

The incision for the upper blephroplasty is made in the natural crease of the upper eyelid. This incision heals well. The lower blepharoplasty incision is made just under the eyelashes (subciliary) or inside the eye (transconjunctival)

Q. Are there scars that result from blepharoplasty?

The skin in the eyelids is the thinnest skin in the body. The incisions, when placed well, will heal well and be imperceptible.

Q. How soon after my blepharoplasty procedure will I be able to exercise?

Dr. Gupta recommends that patients do not return to exercise for three weeks after their procedure.

Q- Are there any limitations to what blepharoplasty can achieve?

Blepharoplasty refers to eyelid surgery. Many times, patient may have brows that have descended and are low. These patients may need a browlift procedure to elevate the brows. Patients that may have puffy lower eyelids due to allergies will not achieve improvement with the blepharoplasty procedure

Q-Will a blepharoplasty get rid of my eye wrinkles?

No. A blepharoplasty is not designed to remove the wrinkles at the outer corners of your eyes (crow's feet) or to fix sagging brows. There are other procedures available that can be used to remove wrinkles near the eyes, including laser resurfacing and intense pulsed light treatments or Botox injection.

Q- Is blepharoplasty or baggy eyelids removal surgery painful?

After any surgery some discomfort can be expected. Well, all patients are provided with prescriptions for pain medication.

Complication of Blapheroplasty-

As with any surgical procedure, there is some degree of risk. Complications and bad results from blepharoplasty are rare, but sometimes they do occur.

Problems that can occur include bleeding, infection, dry eyes, abnormal discoloration of the eyelids, abnormal folding in or out of the eyelid skin, an inability to fully close the eyes, a pulled-down, lower-lid lash line, or a possible loss of vision.

Q- Are there any dietary restrictions for the surgery?

No. Patients can have whatever they wish to eat. But after surgery they need to restrict their diet to liquids and easily chewable food items.