A woman with wrinkles around her eyes.
Eyelid lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure performed by a plastic surgeon to remove or reduce sagging or sagging eyelids. The medical term for eyelid lift is blepharoplasty. Although an eyelid lift is a procedure that reduces drooping eyelids and can be performed on both the upper and lower eyelids, it does not reduce or eliminate fine wrinkles known as crow’s feet or frown lines.
A candidate for eyelid lift.
Typically, patients who undergo an eyelid tightening procedure are healthy, middle-aged individuals who would like to eliminate sagging or drooping around the eyes. Younger patients with drooping eyelids, which may be an inherited characteristic, are also candidates for eyelid tightening. It is not a procedure that drastically changes a person’s appearance, but it can be done in conjunction with other procedures if more specific results are desired. A consultation with a plastic surgeon is necessary to determine if an eyelid lift is appropriate for any patient.
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia to numb the area around the eye. The incisions are made following the natural creases of the upper lid and just below the lash line on the lower lids. The skin is then separated from the adipose tissue and excess fat is removed. It may also be necessary to cut some muscles. Excess loose skin is then trimmed and the incision is closed with extremely fine sutures.
Following the procedure, patients can expect mild to moderate pain and discomfort, which can be controlled with pain relievers. Dry, itchy, or burning eyes are not an uncommon side effect of eyelid tightness, but severe burning or discomfort can indicate a problem. A qualified plastic surgeon will closely monitor his or her patient for a week or two after an eyelid lift procedure, and while every surgical procedure carries some risk, the most common risk associated with an eyelid lift is infection.
Most patients who undergo squinting cannot watch television or read for two to three days and can return to work or normal activities within seven to ten days. Although each person has a different cure, complete healing can be expected for most patients within a month. Some eye diseases, such as glaucoma, can affect the risk of squinting, so an appropriate prior appointment with an ophthalmologist may be recommended.