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Blepharoplasty - Eyelid Surgery

Alternative Names : Eye lift, Upper Blepharoplasty

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Summary of Blepharoplasty - Eyelid Surgery

Cost :
$4,700 - $5,700
Surgery Length:
1 - 2 Hours
Anesthesia :
Local or General Anesthesia
Recovery :
1 - 3 Weeks - Full Activity
Synopsis:
Blepharoplasty improves the appearance of baggy, droopy, dark and tired eyes, and can take years off of your appearance. Powerful and lasting results from this procedure can restore a more rested, youthful and more alert you.

Blepharoplasty, commonly referred to as eyelid surgery, will target changes related to aging, stress and genetics that may make you appear worried, angry, or fatigued. By removing excess fat and skin from the upper eyelid, lower eyelid, or both, a blepharoplasty enhances the contour of the eyes to restore a radiant and youthful appearance, letting your eyes redefine you.

What is a Blepharoplasty

Why Blepharoplasty

Do you suffer from:
Hooded, dropping or loose upper eyelid skin causing wrinkles
Fatty, bulging or puffy bags under the eyes causing appearance of fatigue
Excess skin on upper eyelid, causing an aged appearance and interference with vision
Lack of double eyelid or natural eyelid crease
Would you feel confident from:
Lifting, removing and tightening drooping skin, eliminating wrinkles and fine lines
Reducing and removing bags under the eyes, creating a youthful and alert appearance
Removing stretched and heavy skin, reducing the appearance of aging and improving visual impairment
Creating a natural eyelid crease and enhancing your double eyelid if desired

Are you a Candidate?

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Candidates interested in a blepharoplasty are commonly:
30 years of age or older and looking to restore their lost elasticity and youthful appearance.
Creating or increasing the prominence of an eyelid crease.
No underlying eye conditions such as diabetes, glaucoma, and hypothyroidism.
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Blepharoplasty Types

The most suitable form of the following blepharoplasty procedures will depend on where stretched skin and excess fatty deposits are located around the eyes. As experts in facial anatomy, the SixSurgery team will determine the best approach during your consultation

Upper Blepharoplasty

Upper Blepharoplasty involves the removal of excess tissue and stretched skin that causes wrinkles or hooding on the upper eyelid. Removal of excess tissue reduces  wrinkles and hooding above the lash line, and creates the appearance of open and attentive eyes. Where there is excessive drooping of the eyelid, a muscle repair can be performed through the incision at the same time. Brow lifts are commonly requested by patients for full facial rejuvenation. Blepharoplasty scars heal beautifully and are hidden in the natural creases of the eyelid.

Upper Blepharoplasty

Lower Blepharoplasty involves the redistribution and removal of excess fat under the eyes that causes the appearance of bags and under-eye puffiness. Removal of excess fat and tissue under the eyes creates the appearance of rested and rejuvenated eyes.

In this procedure, an incision is made just below the lower lash line. Excess skin in the lower eyelid is removed using this incision, and fat will be redistributed to remove the appearance of bags and under-eye puffiness. At times, the SixSurgery team may also make an incision that is hidden inside the lower eyelid, known as a transconjunctival incision, to correct lower eyelid conditions or to redistribute or remove any excessive fat.

If the transconjunctival approach is used, there will be no visible incision.

Blepharoplasty Technique

Closed Suture Technique

This technique uses sutures to create a crease in the eyelid. The SixSurgery team will create a depression in the skin by attaching the skin to the deeper structures located within the eyelid.

Open Incision Technique

This technique involves the skin being cut and creating a new skin crease by attaching the cut edges of the skin to the deeper structures of the eyelid.

Closed Suture Technique

This technique uses sutures to create a crease in the eyelid. The SixSurgery team will create a depression in the skin by attaching the skin to the deeper structures located within the eyelid.

Closed Suture Technique

open technique
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How much does Blepharoplasty cost?

Upper Blepharoplasty
$4,700 +
Lower Blepharoplasty
$5,700 +
Costs will be adjusted according to anesthetic used and potential customization to the procedure. Costs are subject to HST and include both eyes. Here is more information on Blepharoplasty Eyelid Surgery Cost
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Recovery Process

Recommendations

Elevate Head While Resting
Use Icepacks and Cold Compresses
Use Eye Drops and Antibiotic Ointment

Avoid

Contact Lenses – 72 Hours Post-op
Vigorous Exercise

Bruising and Discomfort

4 – 5 Days

Suggested time off Work

4 – 5 Days

Recommendations

Avoid

Bruising and Discomfort

Suggested time off Work

Elevate Head when Resting Use Icepacks and Cold Compresses
Use Eye Drops and Antibiotic Ointment
Contact Lenses – 72 Hours Post-op Vigorous Exercise
4 – 5 Days
4 – 5 Days

Types of Eyebrow Lifts

In some patients a forehead or eyebrow lift is recommended at the same time as eyelid surgery. A brow lift aims to reposition  low or sagging eyebrows, and helps to minimize the creases that occur across the forehead and high on the bridge of the nose. This helps to reposition eyelid tissues appropriately for optimal blepharoplasty results, and restores a youthful and more rested appearance to the upper third of the face.

There are several types of eyebrow lifts procedures available, including:

Open brow lift:

This technique uses sutures to create a crease in the eyelid. The SixSurgery team will create a depression in the skin by attaching the skin to the deeper structures located within the eyelid.

Endoscopic lift:

This technique uses sutures to create a crease in the eyelid. The SixSurgery team will create a depression in the skin by attaching the skin to the deeper structures located within the eyelid.

Browpexy:

The most common method of creating the crease is known as the double sutures and twisting method, or DST. The DST procedure involves creating a fold by pinching together the underside of the eyelid skin and stitching it in place. The doctor may also trim the web of skin that overlaps the corner of the eye. This skin is more prominent in patients of Asian descent.

Direct brow lift:

The most common method of creating the crease is known as the double sutures and twisting method, or DST. The DST procedure involves creating a fold by pinching together the underside of the eyelid skin and stitching it in place. The doctor may also trim the web of skin that overlaps the corner of the eye. This skin is more prominent in patients of Asian descent.
Most patients recover within two weeks, and it may take several weeks to see the final results of an eyebrow lift. The SixSurgery team will assess your unique facial anatomy and help determine if you would benefit from this surgery in combination with your eyelid surgery.
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