Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that can improve the appearance of the eyelids. It has the potential to reduce wrinkles and puffiness, open up your eyes, and even enhance vision if needed. With blepharoplasty, you can make a noticeable improvement in your facial features. Here are more benefits of getting blepharoplasty:
Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) is a plastic surgery procedure that can improve the appearance of aging around the eyes, namely droopy upper eyelids and puffy undereye bags.
The eyelid lift surgery restores a more youthful and refreshed appearance to the eye area by removing excess muscle or excess skin and fat from the target areas, whether the upper eyelid surgery or lower eyelid surgery.
At Donath Facial Plastic Surgery, we provide patients with natural-looking results from our specialized eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) in Cincinnati and Dayton, OH, areas.
Blepharoplasty is a plastic surgery procedure designed to improve the appearance of puffy lower eyelid bags and drooping of the upper eyelids to restore a more youthful and refreshed appearance.
With that being said, two types of blepharoplasty are available at our Cincinnati practice, and those are lower blepharoplasty and upper eyelid surgery. During the surgery, excess skin and fat or muscle are removed from the patient’s upper and/or lower eyelids.
| What is the pain level after surgery: | Mild to moderate |
| Anesthesia type (if applicable): | Twilight (IV Sedation) |
| Duration of surgery: | Approximately 1 hour |
| Where will scarring for this procedure be: | Hidden along the natural crease of the upper eyelids, usually no visible scarring for the lower eyelids. |
| Timeframe to begin showing final results: | Typically 2 weeks |
| When is the patient able to return to regular activities: | 1 week for most activites |
| When is the patient able to resume exercise: | 2 weeks |
If you are looking to improve the appearance of puffy lower eyelid bags and/or drooping of the upper eyelids and are physically healthy and realistic in your expectations, then blepharoplasty may be right for you. Special considerations may need to be made for individuals with circulatory, ophthalmologic, or other serious medical conditions. An ideal candidate must understand that the surgery will not affect sagging of the brows or wrinkles around the eyes, but commonly combined procedures such as browlifts, laser resurfacing, and our VolumeLift℠—through a procedure called LuxeEyes℠ — can address these as well as the dark circles beneath the eyes.
Ideal candidates for blepharoplasty typically include:
BlepharoplastyBefore & Afters
*Each patient is unique and individual results may vary.
The cost of blepharoplasty varies depending on the individual patient’s physical condition and the extent of surgical incisions needed. At Donath Facial Plastic Surgery, we offer several financing options to help make this procedure more affordable. During your consultation, our team will go over all the costs associated with your procedure and any financing options available to you.
During the initial consultation for blepharoplasty, Dr. Donath will meet with you to examine your eyes, discuss your goals, and take a thorough medical history. Special considerations may need to be made if you have certain medical conditions like circulatory or ophthalmologic problems.
Dr. Donath will also weigh other factors like age, skin type, and attitude toward surgery to determine if blepharoplasty is right for you. He will go over the recommended technique, anesthesia, surgical facility, risks, and costs.
Any questions or concerns that you may have will also be discussed. If necessary, Dr. Donath may recommend complementary surgery, such as our VolumeLift℠ –which together with blepharoplasty is called our LuxeEyes℠ procedure– a brow lift or skin resurfacing, to help tighten sagging skin.
While blepharoplasty is generally safe, it’s important to be aware of potential risks, which may include:
Local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia may be used for both the lower and upper blepharoplasty surgery. Dr. Donath will begin by making the incisions which will be located along the natural lines and creases of the upper eyelids and the lash line..
Working through the incisions, excess skin and fat or muscle will be removed and fine sutures will be used to close the incisions. A bandage may be applied to the eyelids once the surgery is complete.
Blepharoplasty recovery time can vary, but most patients report a tired appearance for the first few days after surgery. As healing progresses, the tired look will diminish and results will become more noticeable.
Patients may experience some soreness and tightness of the eyelids which can be easily managed with prescription medication. Dryness, itching, burning, tearing, sensitivity to light, and blurred vision may also occur during the first week.
Recovery is a crucial phase. Here’s what to expect:
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Eyelid Surgery Before & Afters
*Each patient is unique and individual results may vary.
About Donath Facial Plastic Surgery
Dr. Donath completed a rigorous five-year residency training program in Head and Neck Surgery at St. Louis University, including extensive experience in Facial Plastic Surgery. Dr. Donath is also involved with many charitable organizations.
Eyelid lift costs vary and are dependent on the patient’s goals and treatment plan. Other treatments may be combined with the eyelid lift, such as an eyebrow or forehead cosmetic procedure. The price is provided after the consultation along with payment options and affordable plans.
Because this type of eyelid rejuvenation treatment is cosmetic surgery, it typically isn’t covered by insurance.
Eye lift surgery may be performed with local anesthesia and sedation or with general anesthesia.
Patients may experience some soreness and tightness of the eyelids along with some temporary tearing and burning. Prescription medication can help to alleviate discomfort.
Some soreness and tightness of the eyelids may occur after surgery along with temporary dryness, itching, burning, tearing, sensitivity to light, and blurred or double vision. Discomfort can be managed with prescription pain medication. Swelling and bruising may occur and can be relieved with cold compresses and keeping the head elevated. Your doctor will advise you to apply ointment regularly to the eye area to help prevent dryness.
Work and most other normal activities can usually be resumed about five to ten days after the blepharoplasty surgery.
For traditional blepharoplasty, the incisions are located in such a way as to be as inconspicuous as possible. For transconjunctival blepharoplasty, the incisions are made on the inside of the lower eyelids and leave no visible scarring.
