Your eyelid skin is thin and delicate. Factors like loss of collagen cause it to thin even more and lead to drooping lids and undereye bags. If you are seeking a way to achieve tighter, more lifted eyelids, the most effective way to achieve them is a blepharoplasty or eyelid lift.
What is Eyelid Surgery or Blepharoplasty?
An eyelid lift or blepharoplasty is a type of eyelid surgery that improves the appearance of the eye area. This procedure can be performed on the upper, lower, or both eyelids. It tightens loose eyelid skin to remove wrinkles, eliminate undereye bags, and give the eyes a brighter, lifted appearance. Blepharoplasty can be performed alone or combined with other procedures.
Can Eyelids Be Lifted Without Surgery?
Many people wonder if non-surgical treatments can provide the results of an eyelid lift. Unfortunately, non-invasive treatments cannot provide surgical results. Topical treatments will not correct loose or drooping lids, and most skin-tightening treatments are not suitable for the eye area.
Mild skin laxity may be addressed with treatments like laser skin resurfacing or chemical peels. These cannot be used on the eyelids, although laser skin resurfacing is very effective in improving the skin around the eyes. Moderate to severe skin laxity of the eyelids, like anywhere else on the face, is best treated with surgery. An eyelid lift will provide rejuvenating, long-lasting results.
How Does an Eyelid Lift Work?
Dr. Stein performs eyelid lifts under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia. The incisions are hidden in eyelid creases or inside the eyelid to minimize scars. Loose skin is lifted and tightened, and fat pads around and under the eyes are repositioned or removed. Dr. Stein may also tighten muscles that have allowed the lids to droop. The procedure can last from one to three hours, depending on your needs.
Can I Have an Eyelid Lift With Other Procedures?
While eyelid surgery is very effective alone, you can see even greater benefits when you combine it with other procedures. People often combine an eyelid lift with a brow lift to rejuvenate and lift the entire eye area. An eyelid lift also combines well with other procedures, such as facelifts.
Bright, refreshed eyes pair well with smooth, glowing skin, so many people combine blepharoplasty with laser skin resurfacing to improve targeted areas or the entire face. Dr. Stein can recommend non-surgical procedures that can boost your eyelid lift results.
What is Recovery Like After an Eyelid Lift?
Most people experience little to no discomfort, swelling, or bruising after eyelid surgery. You can often return to work within a few days. Most people return to their exercise routine after two weeks. Dr. Stein and his team will provide you with important aftercare instructions that you should follow to ensure a smooth recovery.
Take the Next Step
Are you interested in eyelid lifts? If you would like to schedule an in-person consultation, please fill out the form on this page or call (919) 283-2257, and one of our knowledgeable medical staff members at Stein Plastic Surgery will reach out to you promptly.
Stein Plastic Surgery is located in the Raleigh, Durham, and Southeast NC areas serving patients.