blepharoplasty

Eyelid surgery is also called Blepharoplasty. Blepharoplasty procedure can be used to remove fullness or sad eyes. It can be performed upon either the upper eyelids or lower eyelids or all four eyelids at the same surgical setting. Frequently, patients will have their brows elevated (Brow or Forehead Lift) and may also have a facelift (Rhytidectomy) during the same surgery.

Blepharoplasty involves removing excess skin and recontouring the fatty tissue which causes bags under and occasionally above the eyes. Incisions are placed in nature's skin folds to disguise scars. Occasionally, eyelids can be treated with internal incisions so there is no external scar.

Very fine lines around eyelids "crows' feet" are not usually improved with a Blepharoplasty surgery, however, with realistic expectations, the "sad" look may be improved.

TIME

It takes around one to three hours, but depends on the techniques and the extent of the repair.

COSTS

Few years back operation cost for Blepharoplasty was $2,395 but the cost varies from surgeon to surgeon.