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Eyelid Surgery

The earliest signs of aging often appear around the eyes, leading to droopy eyelids or bags that can make you look older and feel less confident. Dr. Rolando Morales offers eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) to remove excess fat, skin, and tissue, restoring a youthful appearance and, in some cases, improving vision by addressing sagging upper eyelids. If you’re unhappy with how your eyelids look or feel, Dr. Morales can help you rediscover youthful, refreshed eyes with blepharoplasty.

How Your Eyelids May Be Aging You

Eyelids begin to droop or make you look older than you are due to a combination of factors, primarily related to aging and lifestyle habits. Over time, the skin around the eyes loses its elasticity, and the muscles supporting the eyelids weaken, causing excess skin to gather on the upper and lower eyelids. Additionally, fat deposits around the eyes can shift or become more prominent, leading to puffiness or sagging.

These changes create a tired, older appearance, even if you are well-rested. Genetics, sun exposure, and repetitive facial expressions can also accelerate the aging process around the eyes. This natural sagging can even obstruct vision in some cases, further affecting both appearance and function.

While filler and Botox can help delay the need for eyelid surgery by temporarily improving the appearance of aging around the eyes, the effects are temporary. Filler and injectables cannot address more significant issues like excess skin or drooping eyelids, which ultimately require surgery to correct. Most eyelid surgery patients are 35 or older.

What Is Blepharoplasty?

Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is a minimally invasive procedure designed to refresh and rejuvenate the appearance of the eyes. Whether addressing the upper or lower eyelids, the surgery typically takes about an hour and is performed on an outpatient basis under local or general anesthesia. For upper eyelid surgery, excess skin and fat are removed through fine incisions discreetly placed in the natural crease of the eyelid, ensuring minimal visible scarring.

For lower eyelid blepharoplasty, fat is carefully removed through an incision on the inside of the eyelid, leaving no visible scar. This procedure can be performed on its own or combined with additional treatments like a face, neck, brow, or forehead lift, offering comprehensive facial rejuvenation. With precise techniques and minimal downtime, patients achieve a more youthful, refreshed appearance with long-lasting results.

What Are the Benefits

The benefits of blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) include both cosmetic and functional improvements:

Rejuvenated Appearance

Blepharoplasty helps to reduce sagging skin, puffiness, and drooping eyelids, giving the eyes a more youthful, alert, and refreshed look.

Improved Vision

In cases where sagging upper eyelids obstruct vision, removing excess skin can enhance peripheral vision and overall sight.

Minimal Scarring

Incisions are discreetly placed within natural eyelid creases or inside the lower eyelid, resulting in little to no visible scarring.

Quick Recovery

The procedure typically involves minimal downtime, allowing patients to return to their normal routines quickly.

Long-Lasting Results

The results of blepharoplasty are long-lasting, providing a youthful, refreshed look for many years.

The Recovery Process

Recovery from eyelid surgery is typically smooth and manageable, with most patients experiencing swelling around the eyes immediately after the procedure. The swelling generally subsides within a few days, and sutures are usually removed within a week. While the scars may remain pink for a few weeks, they will gradually fade over the following months.

It’s important to follow Dr. Morales’s specific post-operative instructions to ensure optimal healing and long-lasting results.

FAQS

Will I Have Eyelid Bruising And Swelling?

Bruising and swelling is the biggest recovery aspect because there is minimal pain to this procedure. The eyelids are very sensitive to trauma/surgery. Dr. Morales has a detailed postoperative protocol involving head elevation, cold application and medications to minimize the swelling. Most patients should have minimal residual bruising and swelling at two weeks post-procedure.

When Will I See Final Results?

While patients will notice improvements soon after eyelid surgery, final results typically become visible around two months post-procedure when the majority of swelling and bruising has fully subsided. At this point, the eyelids will look more natural, and the refreshed, youthful appearance will continue to improve as healing progresses over time.

Can I Wear Makeup?

Most patients are able to resume wearing makeup about two weeks after surgery, once the incisions have healed sufficiently. It’s important to avoid using makeup earlier, as it can increase the risk of infection or “tattoo” makeup particles into the healing incisions, which could lead to complications. Dr. Morales will give specific guidance based on your healing process.

Can I Wear Contacts?

Although vision is generally not affected by eyelid surgery, the eyes may feel dry or irritated in the first few weeks, requiring the use of moisturizing eye drops. Most patients can safely wear contacts again around two weeks after surgery, once the initial swelling and discomfort have subsided. Dr. Morales will ensure that your recovery is on track before advising when it's safe to resume wearing contacts.

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Why Choose Dr. Morales For Blepharoplasty

Choosing Dr. Rolando Morales for your eyelid surgery means entrusting your care to a highly skilled, board-certified plastic surgeon with a reputation for delivering exceptional results. Dr. Morales combines his advanced expertise in facial procedures with a meticulous, detail-oriented approach to ensure a natural, refreshed appearance. His patient-centered care means that every eyelid surgery is tailored to your unique facial structure, goals, and needs.

With extensive experience in eyelid surgery, Dr. Morales minimizes visible scarring and ensures a smooth recovery, helping you achieve long-lasting, youthful results. Patients trust him for his commitment to both aesthetic precision and comprehensive post-operative care, making him a top choice for those seeking to enhance their appearance through blepharoplasty.