Blepharoplasty Specialist

New York Eye and Face Oculoplastic Surgery

Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon located in West Harrison, NY

Heavy, puffy upper eyelids, droopy eyelids, and bags under the eyes can make you look tired and older than you feel. If you want to correct these problems, oculofacial plastic surgeons Brian H. Chon, MD, and Anaïs Carniciu, MD, can help by performing an eyelid lift, known as blepharoplasty. At locations in Sleepy Hollow and White Plains, New York, the providers carry out customized blepharoplasty surgeries that use a scar-less, minimally invasive approach. To find out how blepharoplasty could make you look younger and fresher, call New York Eye and Face Oculoplastic Surgery, or book an appointment online today.

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Blepharoplasty Q&A

What is blepharoplasty?

A blepharoplasty, or eyelid lift surgery, removes excess skin, fat, or both from around your eyes to refresh and rejuvenate your appearance. Blepharoplasty can reduce the heaviness and puffiness of your upper eyelids, correct drooping eyelids, and remove under-eye "bags" from your lower eyelids – problems that often contribute to facial aging.

The expert team at New York Eye and Face Oculoplastic Surgery has undergone foundational training in ophthalmic surgery to complement their expertise in plastic surgery. The team has years of experience performing blepharoplasty and other cosmetic surgical procedures. Blepharoplasty is performed as an outpatient procedure, and you should be able to go home the same day. The surgery requires light anesthesia consisting of an injection of a local anesthetic to the surgical site and IV (intravenous) sedation.

What does blepharoplasty involve?

There are two types of blepharoplasty procedures:

Upper eyelid blepharoplasty

Upper eyelid blepharoplasty surgery takes around half an hour on average. It involves removing a small flap of skin and some of the underlying tissue along the upper eyelid crease. Your surgeon hides the incision in this natural crease, so there's no obvious postoperative scarring.

Lower eyelid blepharoplasty

Lower eyelid blepharoplasty takes a little longer – 45 minutes on average. Your expert surgeon makes an incision on the backside of your eyelid to remove the bag, which achieves a scar-free result. In some instances, they may need to remove some skin to correct issues like excess lower lid skin and lower lid wrinkles.

The highly trained team plans the skin removal meticulously to achieve the desired degree of rejuvenation and ensure your eyelids close and function properly after your blepharoplasty procedure.

What happens after blepharoplasty?

It's normal to have some bruising and swelling after a blepharoplasty that peaks in the first week. Your doctor may advise you to stay home for about a week to recover fully. After this time, you should be able to return to work.

During the recovery period, you need to avoid wearing makeup or exerting yourself too heavily. Patients typically report that they remain true to their natural appearance but look less tired and feel refreshed after an eyelid lift.

To benefit from a highly specialized approach to blepharoplasty, call the office or book an appointment online today.

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