What is Blepharoplasty?
A blepharoplasty is an operation to remove excess skin and fat from your eyelids and to tighten your skin and soft tissues around your eyes.
Am I a good candidate for it?
As we get older, the skin loses its elasticity (stretchiness) and gravity pulls down on the soft tissues of our eyelids, causing them to sag.
Excess skin in an upper eyelid can sometimes hang down low enough to interfere with our vision.
Sometimes a drooping eyebrow and forehead can make our upper eyelid look as if it is sagging.
Skin in a lower eyelid can lose its tone, sag and develop wrinkles, and appear puffy caused by bulging fat pads.
We also provide Asian cosmetic eyelid surgery at our clinic. You can book your initial consultation for further discussion.
Are there any alternatives to a blepharoplasty?
Dr Fotouhi may be able to assess you for laser resurfacing, where a laser is used to gently burn the surface of your skin in a controlled way. Injecting Botox or Dermal fillers can also used to smooth out fine wrinkles.
What are the benefits of surgery?
Your face should look younger and brighter. If an upper eyelid is interfering with your vision, your vision should improve.
“Your doctor will carry out a detailed assessment before deciding if surgery is suitable for you.”
What does the operation involve?
The operation usually takes an hour to 90 minutes.
An upper-eyelid blepharoplasty is usually performed under a local anaesthetic that is injected in your eyelids. Dr Fotouhi will make a cut on the natural skin crease just above your eyelid. They will remove any excess skin and fat that is pushing through the muscle.
A lower-eyelid blepharoplasty is performed under a local anaesthesia or deep sedation.
Dr Fotouhi will make a cut along the rim of your eyelid below your eyelashes to just beyond the outside edge of your eye. He will remove any excess skin, and remove or redistribute any fat that is pushing through the muscle.
There are different techniques with external approach and transconjuctival approach which Dr Fotouhi will explain during the initial consultation.
What complications can happen?
Like any other surgery, some complications can be serious and can even cause death.
Common complications
pain
bleeding
infection
Less common (specific) complications
too much skin is removed
swelling of the conjunctiva
bleeding into your eye socket
cornea abrasion
double vision
cosmetic issues
How long does it take to recover?
You will be instructed not to bend or do excessive exercises for the first week.
You wouldn’t be able to wear eye make-up or drink alcohol for 2-3 weeks, and you should keep your face out of the sun.
The results of a blepharoplasty can last for up to 10 years.
Important!
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
How much does it cost?
Upper eyelid Blepharoplasty: from $4000
Lower eyelid Blepharoplasty: from $4500
Dr Fotouhi should welcome any questions you may have regarding fees. You can book your complemantary consultation by contacting our surgery on 5911 7014.
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