Eyelid Lift Surgery
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Upper-eyelid aging is a common contributor to facial aging. If your eyes are the window to your soul, the look of tiredness that comes with aging, including laxity, sagging, and drooping eyelids, misrepresents how you truly feel. At Jacobson Plastic Surgery, we provide blepharoplasty treatments in Rochester and Plymouth designed to improve both the function and aesthetics of the eyes, resulting in a more refreshed and uplifted appearance.
What is Blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure focused on correcting excess skin, puffiness, or drooping in the upper and/or lower eyelids. By carefully adjusting the muscles, fat pads, and skin around the eyes, blepharoplasty can reduce heaviness and restore contour. This procedure helps improve peripheral vision when upper eyelid skin obstructs sight and contributes to facial rejuvenation by lessening signs of eye area aging.
Benefits of Blepharoplasty
- Reduces eyelid skin sagging and puffiness for a more alert appearance
- Enhances peripheral vision by removing obstructive skin folds
- Smooths fine wrinkles and under-eye bags in some cases
- Incisions are typically hidden within natural eyelid creases, minimizing visible scarring
- Results blend naturally with your facial features without looking “overdone”
Ideal Candidates
Good candidates for blepharoplasty include people with sagging eyelids, fine eyelid wrinkles, eyelid puffiness, or peripheral vision impairment. Most people are older to middle-aged, although some younger people are candidates for the treatment.
People in good physical health who have no eye-related health problems are suitable candidates for blepharoplasty. Non-smokers are ideal for this surgery. Smokers must quit six weeks before the date of their procedure and avoid smoking for six weeks after surgery.
Your Blepharoplasty Consultation
During your consultation, be prepared to discuss your appearance goals and your medical history. This will include information regarding allergies, medications or supplements, and pre-existing health problems such as glaucoma, dry eyes, diabetes, and thyroid issues. Any history of tobacco use will also be discussed.
To plan for your blepharoplasty surgery, the team will take photos of your eyelids from various angles and provide instructions on preparing for surgery. You will need to stop taking certain medications, avoid smoking and drinking alcohol before the procedure, and arrange for someone to drop you off and pick you up after the surgery.
The Procedure
Surgery to the upper lids restores an attractive contour, and the eyes look bright and youthful. Dr. Jacobson takes meticulous care in this delicate area, so the result looks natural and beautiful.
With only a small incision, carefully concealed in the eyelid crease, corrective eyelid surgery becomes nearly undetectable within months. When performed by a skilled and experienced plastic surgeon like Dr. Jacobson, blepharoplasty provides results that look incredibly natural and beautiful.
Recovering from Blepharoplasty
There will be some bruising and swelling around the eyes. A majority of the swelling and bruising should subside after two weeks. Makeup can be used to cover up any bruising that remains after one week. The recovery process is not painful, and medication can help to manage any discomfort you may experience.
Although your results are noticeable immediately, it will take weeks of recovery to see the results of your blepharoplasty. Follow-up visits will be scheduled to monitor eyelid healing.
You can hasten your recovery by holding cold compresses against the operated eyelids for ten minutes every hour after the blepharoplasty, then four to five times the next day.
You will be instructed to sleep with your head positioned higher than your chest for several days, to use the prescribed ointments or eye drops as directed, and to wear sunglasses to protect your eyelids from direct sunlight and wind. You will also be instructed to avoid rubbing your eyes. You should avoid strenuous activities like sports and heavy exercise for at least one month following your blepharoplasty procedure.
Choosing the Right Surgeon for Your Blepharoplasty
With extensive training and expertise in facial rejuvenation, Dr. Jacobson looks forward to addressing your areas of concern and creating a treatment plan focusing on achieving your desired look. Blending conventional treatment approaches with the latest advances in aesthetic techniques, Dr. Jacobson’s advanced training and experience will provide a comfortable procedure, minimal downtime, and natural-looking results.
The Cost of Blepharoplasty
The cost of blepharoplasty varies based on the extent of surgery, anesthesia, and other factors specific to each patient. After a consultation evaluating your goals and anatomy, our team will provide a detailed cost estimate tailored to your treatment plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Discomfort is usually mild and controlled with prescribed medication. Most patients describe the recovery phase as manageable.
If excess upper eyelid skin obstructs your field of vision, blepharoplasty can alleviate that impairment by removing the overhanging tissue.
Yes, Blepharoplasty is often combined with other facial rejuvenation procedures such as a forehead or brow lift, facelift, or skin resurfacing. Combining procedures can provide more comprehensive facial harmony and reduce overall recovery time.
Blepharoplasty primarily removes excess skin and fat to address sagging and puffiness, but does not directly target fine wrinkles or crow’s feet. For wrinkles around the eyes, treatments such as Botox or laser resurfacing may be recommended alongside surgery.
Incisions are made within the natural eyelid creases or just below the lash line, allowing scars to heal inconspicuously. Over time, scars typically fade to a thin, pale line that is difficult to detect.
Schedule a Consultation Today
Contact Jacobson Plastic Surgery today to schedule a consultation for your blepharoplasty in Rochester and Plymouth, MN. Dr. Jacobson approaches each procedure he performs with a personalized touch to provide our patients with the beautiful and natural-looking results they deserve.