Face care
Eye Lift
Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure to improve the appearance of the eyelids. Surgery can be performed on the upper lids, lower lids or both. Whether you want to improve your appearance or are experiencing functional problems with your eyelids, eyelid surgery can rejuvenate the area surrounding your eyes. It addresses loose or sagging skin that creates folds or disturbs the natural contour of the upper eyelid, sometimes impairing vision. Eye lid surgery can also treat fatty deposits that appear as puffiness in the eyelids, bags under the eyes, drooping lower eyelids that reveal white below the iris, and excess skin and fine wrinkles of the lower eyelid.
At a glance
What to know.
• Healthy individuals with no medical conditions that can impair healing
Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure to improve the appearance of the eyelids. Surgery can be performed on the upper lids, lower lids or both.
1 - 2.5 hours
General anesthesia
You will have several follow-up appointments. The first appointment is at one week after surgery where your health, recovery, and wounds will be assessed, and sutures removed. A subsequent appointment is usually scheduled for one or two weeks later as needed.
Avoid any vigorous physical activity, exercise, running, etc. for the first six weeks after surgery.
Eye Lift (Blepharoplasty)
Individuals with a positive outlook and realistic goals
Individuals without serious eye conditions
Procedure Planning
A pre-surgical visit with Dr. Wages will be scheduled 2 weeks before your eye lift surgery to finalize your measurements, review the procedure, complete all paperwork, and get you ready for your surgery which will be performed on an outpatient basis. You will come in the day before your surgery for final markings. If you smoke it is important to quit as smoking affects the healing process.
Experience
You will be guided from initial contact by our team with specific information about your procedure. When we schedule a eye lift consultation, you will be sent information to read before you meet Dr. Wages. Your consultation includes a comprehensive, thorough examination with bio-dimensional measurements, and a review of the procedure and recovery. We work with you in a team approach to help you achieve your desired outcome.
Take it easy the first 24 hours after your eye lift surgery. You will be given specific post-operative instructions by Dr. Wages to follow to ensure a safe and speedy recovery. Immediately after surgery your healing begins, and in the days and weeks to follow your will see your results emerge. You can expect continuous improvement with your full healing in 6-12 months.