Category: Eyelid Lift

When you think of plastic surgery in San Antonio, you probably don’t think of the eyelids, however, the eyes are an important feature that can go through unwanted changes with age. A blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, can rejuvenate your eyes, and have a huge effect on the overall appearance of your face! Keep reading to find out if you could benefit from blepharoplasty.

You Look Older or More Tired than You Feel

Are people always telling you that you look tired? Or do you see an older version of yourself than you’d like when you look in the mirror? The problem could be excess tissue causing drooping eyelids. Like the rest of your body, your eyelids can begin to show the effects of aging and start to sag. When this occurs around the eyes, it can be very noticeable! With a blepharoplasty procedure, a small amount of skin and tissue is removed from the upper and/or lower eyelids. The incision is then closed, tightening its appearance and leaving you looking more awake and rejuvenated. The procedure can also improve undereye puffiness that might be making you look tired or worn out.

Hanging Tissue is Obstructing Your Vision

For some individuals, hanging eyelid tissue can even obstruct their vision! Can you see better when gently lifting your upper eyelids? If so, you could benefit from a blepharoplasty procedure to remove skin and tissue that is significantly drooping. Because the procedure is improving your vision and not just for cosmetic purposes, your treatment might be covered by insurance.

You Want to Optimize Another Facial Procedure

A blepharoplasty can put the finishing touches on your full-facial rejuvenation. If you’re already opting for a facelift to tighten the midface, or a brow lift, you might choose to have a blepharoplasty procedure at the same time. You can save time and money by choosing to have the procedures together.

To learn more about eyelid surgery and to find out how you can benefit, view our eyelid lift gallery and contact our office today. Dr. Homas or Dr. Brostrom can meet with you for an examination and discuss your concerns to determine if the procedure is right for you.

A blepharoplasty can enhance the appearance of your eyes, making you look more awake and refreshed. However, many patients have concerns about what happens after their procedure. Like any surgical procedure, blepharoplasties require some downtime, but this is the last step to getting the results you want! Here are a few things you can expect after your blepharoplasty procedure.  Men looking for eyebrow enhancement may consider a blepharoplasty for men.

Discomfort

The amount of discomfort after a blepharoplasty procedure varies from patient to patient. You can expect some degree of swelling, irritation, and bruising during recovery. These symptoms will be the worst in the few days after your procedure, but should only get better from there! To manage any pain, you can take over-the-counter pain medication or prescription pain medication. Swelling can be reduced by using an ice pack and keeping your head elevated. Your eyes might be dry or irritated during recovery, but artificial tear eye drops can help with these symptoms.

Restrictions

You will have the most restrictions in the first week of your recovery. This will include taking time off work, so you can recover comfortably at home with someone to care for you. During this time, you should avoid activities that could strain or dry out your eyes such as watching TV, looking at a computer screen, or reading extensively. You should not wear any makeup or contacts during this time. Sutures are removed about 5 days after surgery.

After the first week of your procedure, you will probably feel well enough to resume regular activities, but should still avoid any strenuous activity until three or four weeks. Activities to avoid include bending, lifting, and anything that might increase blood flow to the eyes. You should also be careful to avoid sun exposure or use sun protection during the first few weeks.

Results

You might not see true results in the first couple weeks of recovery, but don’t become discouraged! Your eyes need time to heal before they reveal results. As swelling diminishes, you will start to notice the results of your procedure with eyes that are youthful, awake, and refreshed. Your patience during recovery will all be worth it when the new appearance of your eyes is revealed.

If you are ready for a blepharoplasty procedure, contact our office today! You can schedule your consultation with Dr. Homas or Dr. Brostrom and be on your way to a more youthful appearance and the confidence you deserve.

Are your sagging eyelids making you look tired all the time or even causing vision problems? Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, can be performed to improve the appearance and function of the eyelids by reducing excess skin and tissue. If your drooping eyelids are bothering you, it might be time to consider eyelid surgery.

Who is a Candidate?

Good candidates for a blepharoplasty procedure are healthy, non-smokers with no untreated eye or other medical conditions. Candidates should also possess a positive outlook for results and have realistic goals in mind. Before having a blepharoplasty procedure, your surgeon will make sure that drooping is actually from the eyelids and not also from the forehead or brow.

What it Can Fix

You might consider blepharoplasty if you experience baggy or drooping upper eyelids, excess skin of the upper or lower eyelids, bags under the eyes, or puffiness due to fatty deposits around the eyes. For some people, these issues might be causing vision problems and obstructing the peripheral view. For others, the procedure can be done for cosmetic reasons to give the eyes a more alert and rejuvenated appearance.

What it Can’t Fix

While an eyelid surgery can greatly improve the appearance of the eyes, other procedures might need to be added to give you the results you want. For example, blepharoplasty probably won’t eliminate dark under eye circles, crow’s feet, or other facial wrinkles. If these are issues you experience along with drooping eyelids, talk with your surgeon about additional treatment options like Botox, fillers, or a forehead lift to add to your eyelid surgery!

If you want to address your heavy eyelids and improve the appearance of your eyes for a youthful, rejuvenated look, contact us today to schedule your consultation with Dr. Homas or Dr. Brostrom.