As we age, our eyelids tend to lose their elasticity. Droopiness and sagging around the eyes make us look tired and sometimes even sad. An eyelift or eyelid surgery reduces the fat and excess skin around the eyes and gives the whole face a brighter, more youthful appearance. Eyelid puffiness, droopiness, and bags under the eyes can all be corrected with eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty. It may be done alone or in conjunction with other procedures such as a facelift or brow lift.
Eyelid surgery is performed under local anesthesia which means you’re awake during the procedure but won’t be feeling any pain. It usually takes from one to three hours, depending on the extent of the work being done and can be performed on both upper and lower eyelids. Following surgery, your eyes may feel tight and sore as the anesthesia wears off but this is temporary. Because eyelid skin is thin, you’re likely to have some degree of swelling and bruising. Your eyes may also be light sensitive and excessively teary for a period of time. These effects generally disappear within a couple of weeks to a month, depending on the individual.
Complete healing is gradual but within a few months, the thin surgical scars will blend into your eyes’ natural folds and will be scarcely visible. However, the youthful new look will last for years and years