As we age, our eyes start to show signs of aging between drooping, puffy eyelids and wrinkles around them. Eyelid surgery, also called blepharoplasty, removes excess fat and the wrinkled, drooping skin of the upper eyelids and lower eyelids.

Here are nine things you may not know about this popular cosmetic surgery and why you should consider it:

1. Good candidates for surgery include people who are middle age who are experiencing sagging skin and puffiness in their eyelid area. Candidates are in good overall health and have a good outlook and realistic expectations for surgical outcomes.
2. Eyelid surgery is an outpatient surgery that lasts 1-2 hours or longer if done in combination with other procedures such as a brow lift, face lift or other skin rejuvenation treatments and procedures. 
3. Eyelid surgery is done under local anesthesia, local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia. 
4. Incisions are made within the natural creases of the upper eyelid and below the lashes of the lower eyelid so that the incisions and resulting scars can be hidden as much as possible. 
5. Eyelid surgery consists of removing excess skin and fat and tightening muscles in the upper eyelids and removing fat pockets and excess skin in the lower eyelids. 
6. Laser blepharoplasty is an option for patients who meet certain criteria. This can be done in mere minutes under local anesthesia or mild sedation, with no incisions at all. 
7. Recovery is fairly straightforward with some bruising and swelling that subsides after 7-10 days. Sutures are removed after five days, and most people return to work and regular activities in 7-10 days. 
8. You will need to wait to return to low-impact exercise for about three weeks. Wait six weeks to resume strenuous workouts. 
9. It’s one of the most popular cosmetic surgical procedures because people won’t know you’ve had work done unless you tell them. 

If you are wondering if you would be a good candidate for eyelid surgery and want to learn more, set up a consultation with Dr. Wiener by calling (773) 763-3990.

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Here are some of the top reasons why men and women both decide to go under the knife for a more rejuvenated look to their eyes.

1. You will look more well-rested. Eyelid surgery is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures because it offers results that are natural and subtle. Friends and family may compliment you, but won’t know you’ve had anything done unless you tell them.
2. Incisions are designed to be hidden. What’s great about eyelid surgery is that incisions made in both the upper and lower eyelids will be hidden. On the upper eyelids, incisions are made in the crease of the eyelid, so the scar will be hidden as it heals. On the lower eyelids, incisions will be made just under or behind the lash line so you won’t see the scars.
3. It can help improve vision. Many patients not only benefit from surgery for aesthetic reasons, but for functional reasons as well. If drooping or sagging skin on the upper eyelids is impairing your vision, upper eyelid surgery will help by removing the excess fat and skin that’s in the way.
4. It can be combined with other procedures or treatments to help you achieve the look you desire. An eyelid surgery may be performed with a facelift or brow lift at the same time to improve results. If you have lines and wrinkles such as crow’s feet, frown lines or brow furrows, injectables such as BOTOX can help address those concerns. Cosmetic fillers can add volume to hollowed areas such as the cheeks to restore a youthful appearance.
5. Eyelid surgery has a high patient satisfaction rate. No other procedure can effectively remove the excess skin from the upper eyelids or reduce the puffiness of both upper and lower eyelids quite like eyelid surgery can do. The surgery, recovery and results all contribute to patient satisfaction.

Eyelid surgery is something that can benefit most men and women over the age of 40. If you’re interested in learning more, schedule your consultation with Dr. Wiener by calling (773) 763-3990 today.

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