This eyelid surgery procedure involves removing excess skin, muscle and fat. As we age, the skin on our eyelids stretches and the muscles that support the eyelids weaken. This causes loose eyelid skin, loose fat pads and lines under the eyes. Blepharoplasty or eyelid lift can treat the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both.
This surgery may be a good option if you have vision problems due to excess skin over your eyes. Blepharoplasty surgery can help fix loose eyelids, excess eyelid folds, and asymmetrical eyelids.
The surgery itself is an outpatient procedure, meaning you can go home the same day. You may experience some bruising and swelling, and a full recovery can take 4 – 6 weeks.
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What Is Blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty is surgery to remove excess skin and lift the eyelids. People often have this surgery to make the area around their eyes appear firmer.
Upper eyelid surgery may be recommended if there is excess of the upper or lower eyelid skin. And, there are two reasons why people might have eyelid lift surgery. The first reason is for cosmetic reasons. And, the second reason is to improve vision due to excess skin.
Likewise, people choose to have surgery on their lower eyelids for a few different reasons. These include dark circles under the eyes, excess eye tissue, and excess fat pads or lines.
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Blepharoplasty Results
An important factor with eyelid surgery is creating inconspicuous scarring. Scars are generally in the natural crease of the upper eyelid and just below the waterline of the lower eyelid.
Further to this, an experienced surgeon knows the accurate amount of eyelid skin to remove. If he takes too much excess skin from the upper lid, patients can have difficulty shutting their eyes. Dr Doyle always considers this when planning for blepharoplasty surgery.
Different Types of Blepharoplasty
Upper Eyelid Lift
Upper blepharoplasty targets only the upper eyelid. It helps to reduce lines, excess skin, and concerns over a loose eyelids. Blepharoplasty surgery for loose eye skin may also improve vision that’s affected by excess upper eyelid skin.
Lower Eyelid Lift
Lower blepharoplasty can remove excess skin from the lower eyelids and can also focus on excess tissue removal. Also called eye tissue bag surgery, it can reduce lines and eye tissue bags.
Simultaneous Upper and Lower Eyelid Lift
Having both an upper and lower eyelid lift can reduce skin from the entire eye area. Combining these two procedures may be recommended.
Eyelid Surgery and Brow Lift
Another common combination procedure is eyebrow and eyelid lift surgery. Sometimes, by lifting the eyebrow enough, it lifts the upper eyelid skin. This reduces the need for blepharoplasty surgery. These procedures together may be recommended. This is because more skin gets lifted and it is less likely for the eyelid skin to then drop.
Blepharoplasty Procedure
Eyelid surgery is done under general anesthesia at an accredited hospital. It usually takes 1 – 2 hours to complete.
The type of procedure that you have depends on which area you prefer to treat. For upper eyelid surgery, the incision is made in the crease of the eyelid. Then, Dr Doyle will remove excess fat and skin and tightens underlying muscles. Then he will suture the incision closed. Lower blepharoplasty is similar, except the incision is just below the lower eyelashes.
Recovery
Most patients report that they experience minimal pain and discomfort post-surgery. The time needed to recover depends on the type of procedure that you have.
Blepharoplasty recovery is usually pretty short and varies between each individual. Most people only need 1 – 2 weeks before they can return to work. During your recovery, you’ll likely experience some bruising and swelling around the eyes. This is a normal side effect and will subside within 2 – 3 weeks.
Full recovery can take anywhere between 4 – 6 weeks.
It’s important to take it easy for the first week or so and avoid strenuous activity. You should also sleep with your head elevated on pillows to help reduce swelling.
After a few weeks, you will be able to see the full results of your surgery. And, because the incisions are made in natural creases, scarring will generally be hidden.
Suitable Candidate
If you’re considering eyelid surgery, it’s important that you have realistic expectations. Blepharoplasty may change the appearance of the eyes, but, it won’t make you look like a completely different person.
The most suitable candidates for blepharoplasty are in good physical and mental health. They have excess skin or excess fat around their upper and/or lower eyelids. Blepharoplasty can also improve vision that’s been affected by lowering eyelid skin.
If you are considering blepharoplasty, schedule a consultation with Dr Doyle today.
Blepharoplasty Before and After
This gallery depicts Dr Doyle’s eyelid lift before and after photos. Looking at before and after eyelid lift pictures is a great way of researching your procedure. You will be able to determine your surgeon’s skill, scar placement, and overall results.
*Remember, everyone is different and each individual will have unique and varying results.
Dr Doyle is an experienced specialist plastic surgeon for eyelid lift surgery on the Gold Coast. He also performs eyelid lift surgery for Brisbane and Byron Bay patients, who travel specifically to see him.
Blepharoplasty Gallery by Specialist Plastic Surgeon Dr Doyle
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See all blepharoplasty before and after photos here.
FAQs
Yes, blepharoplasty leaves scars. However, generally, scars are in the natural creases of the eyelid, making them hidden.
Yes, blepharoplasty can be combined with other surgery procedures such as a brow lift or facelift.
The most common risks associated with blepharoplasty are swelling, bruising, and infection. These risks are generally considered minimal and can be easily managed with medication. Other potential risks will be discussed during your initial consultation.
The results of blepharoplasty are considered permanent. However, surgery cannot prevent future signs of aging or weight gain. If you smoke or spend a lot of time in the sun, this can accelerate the aging process. In turn, it may cause your blepharoplasty results to change.
No, blepharoplasty is generally not considered painful. You will be given a general anaesthetic, so you will not feel any pain during the procedure. You may have some discomfort after surgery, but this can be managed with pain medication.
Yes, there are three types of eyelids – excess skin eyelids, hooded eyelids and excess fat tissue eyelids.
Blepharoplasty can correct all three eyelid types – using slight technical variations. Dr Doyle has over 30 years of experience and is trained as a specialist plastic surgeon to work with all types of eyelid variations.
Loose eyelids are a common cause of aging and may require surgical correction. Blepharoplasty is the most effective way of reducing excess eyelid skin. The procedure removes excess skin and excess fat, before tightening the muscles. This surgery may also improve the vision.
There are many causes of dark circles under the eyes. These may include aging, genetics, sun damage, dehydration and poor sleep habits. In some cases, dark circles can be a sign of an underlying medical condition.
No, blepharoplasty cannot get rid of dark circles. The procedure is performed to change the eyelids specifically and does not address dark circles. However, some people may see an improvement in their dark circles after surgery. This is because the skin around the eyes will be tightened, resulting in a firmer appearance.
How to get rid of under-eye excess tissue is a question Dr Doyle gets asked all the time. The best way to reduce excess under-eye tissue depends on the cause. If it is due to excess skin, then blepharoplasty may be a suitable option. However, if they are caused by dehydration or allergies, then simple lifestyle changes may be all that is required.
How to get rid of puffy eyes is a question Dr Doyle gets asked all the time. The majority of people who have tissue puffiness under their eyes also have excess skin and excess fat. Blepharoplasty can address both of these concerns and can result in less puffy tissue under the eyes.
Next Steps
Blepharoplasty may be suitable for you if you have excess eyelid skin. If you are considering this surgery, schedule a consultation with Dr Doyle today.
To book a consultation, please call us on 5598 0988 or fill out our online enquiry form.
About Dr Mark Doyle FRACS (Plast) – Specialist Plastic Surgeon
Dr Mark Doyle is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon with over thirty years of experience. He specialises in face lift surgery in Gold Coast and Brisbane, and also offers a range of body and breast procedures.
Dr Doyle is a fully qualified Doctor and surgeon. He has completed all required training to be a Specialist Plastic Surgeon and is driven by an committed to providing excellent standards of care.
NEXT STEPS
Do Your Research
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- Read our Frequently Asked Questions
- Learn about the Risks and Complications of Surgery
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- Read about what to expect in your Initial Surgery Consultation
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*DISCLAIMER: All information on Dr Mark Doyle website is general and is not intended to be medical advice nor does it constitute a doctor-patient relationship. Results can vary significantly and depend on individual patient circumstances. All images on this website, unless specified as real patient images, are stock images used for illustrative purposes only. Surgery risks and complications will be covered in detail during a consultation with your surgeon. Book a consult for details regarding your cosmetic surgery procedure.
Dr. Mark Doyle AHPRA Registration: Dr Mark Doyle MED0001375519 Specialist Plastic Surgery – MBBS FRACS FRCS
