Are you looking for a youthful appearance with smooth skin around your upper eyelid in Cincinnati? Look no further than Dr. Donath Alexander, an experienced specialist in blepharoplasty cosmetic surgery. He can help you restore your youthful look and reduce the signs of aging.
Blepharoplasty Benefits: Balanced Facial Harmony
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:
The Eyelid Surgery Procedure
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.
(Eyelid Surgery) What is Blepharoplasty
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.
Blepharoplasty Procedure Summary
| 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 |
Ideal Candidates for Eyelid Surgery
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.
During your consultation, plastic surgeons will help you to decide if you are the right candidate for blepharoplasty.
Eyelid Surgery Before & Afters
*Each patient is unique and individual results may vary.
Cincinnati, OHBlepharoplasty Cost
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.
Cincinnati, OH Eyelid Surgery Consultation
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.
Blepharoplasty. Potential Risks
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 usually the inside of the lower eyelid.
Working through the incisions, excess skin and fat or muscle will be removed and fine sutures will be used to close the incisions. No bandage is required but cool compresses will be applied to the eyelid areas to minimize bruising and swelling.
The Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) Process
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.
Recovery TimeEyelid Surgery
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.
Traditional stitches are removed within five to seven days, while self-absorbing stitches will dissolve on their own and need not be removed. The incisions are typically placed in such a way as to allow the resulting scars to be as inconspicuous as possible. Most patients can return to work within five to ten days after undergoing blepharoplasty, though vigorous activities will be prohibited for two weeks.
Why choose Dr. Donath — Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
- Internationally renowned facial plastic surgeon–has lectured around the world and is published in leading medical journals.
- Patients travel from across the US and internationally for Dr. Donath’s expertise.
- Graduated summa cum laude (highest honors) from Ohio University where he was a scholarship recipient and was inducted into the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa national honor society.
- He then completed medical school at the University of Cincinnati, widely recognized as one of the top medical centers in the country, where he was President of the school’s American Medical Student Association.
- Completing a rigorous five-year residency training program in all aspects of Head and Neck Surgery at St. Louis University.
- He additionally spent time studying at Harvard Medical School.
- He has been nominated as a Top Doctor in Cincinnati Magazine and by Castle Connolly for many consecutive years — more than a decade.
- Is a national trainer of other physicians for both Galderma (Dysport®, Restylane®) and Allergan (Botox®, Juvederm®), and is a frequent guest on multiple media outlets to present the public with the most recent facial aesthetic techniques.
Eyelid Surgery Before & Afters
*Each patient is unique and individual results may vary.
“He did an amazing job with the fat grafting to my face!”
– Themarshhare
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 Surgery FAQs
How much does eyelid surgery cost?
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.
Does insurance cover blepharoplasty?
Because this type of eyelid rejuvenation treatment is cosmetic surgery, it typically isn’t covered by insurance.
What anesthesia is eyelid surgery performed with?
Eye lift surgery may be performed with local anesthesia and sedation or with general anesthesia.
Where are the blepharoplasty incisions made?
The incisions are made along the natural lines and for the lower eyelids, we typically perform the incisions inside of the eyelid where they are not visible, which we call “scarless” or “transconjunctival” blepharoplasty.
What blepharoplasty office is near me?
If you live in the states of Ohio or Kentucky, Cincinnati Facial Plastic Surgery offers blepharoplasty among its services. For a full list of services, please visit our Locations page.
Does eyelid surgery hurt?
Patients may experience some soreness and tightness of the eyelids along with some temporary tearing and burning. Prescription medication can help to alleviate discomfort.
What is the recovery from blepharoplasty like?
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.
When can I go back to work after a blepharoplasty procedure?
Work and most other normal activities can usually be resumed about five to ten days after the blepharoplasty surgery.
Will I have scars after my eyelid 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.
