Eyelid Lift
Have you noticed that your eyes are droopy and saggy? Do you have a lot of excess skin under your eyes? Do your upper lids look heavy? Do you think that you always have a tired or mean expression on your face? If so, you could be a perfect candidate for eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) which will remove excess skin, muscle and fat from the upper and lower eyelids, correcting your droopy upper lids or the puffy bags below your eyes.
The best candidates for eyelid surgery are men and women who are typically 35 or older, physically healthy, psychologically stable, and realistic in their expectations. A few medical conditions make blepharoplasty more risky, including thyroid problems such as hypothyroidism and Graves’ disease, dry eye or lack of sufficient tears, high blood pressure or other circulatory disorders, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. A detached retina or glaucoma is also reason for caution; check with your ophthalmologist before you have surgery.
If you’re ready for an eyelid lift, it’s time to discuss your goals with Dr. Robert Schmid. He will explain your options and diffuse any concerns you may have about plastic surgery as he explains the procedure to you and answers your questions. He’ll take into account your lifestyle, goals and personal preferences in tandem with his sound, experienced surgical judgment when making recommendations to you. He will answer your questions and explain the entire process, working hard to diffuse any worries or concerns you may have.
Scheduling your first consultation with Dr. Schmid is easy! Simply call us at 806-797-6398 or contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!
Other Facial Surgery Procedures
Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
| Procedure: | Correct drooping upper eyelids and puffy bags below the eyes by removing excess fat, skin, and muscle. (Upper-eyelid surgery may be covered by insurance if used to correct visual field defects) |
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| Length: | 1 to 3 hours. |
| Anesthesia: | Usually locally with sedation or general. |
| In/Outpatient: | Usually outpatient. |
| Side Effects: | Temporary discomfort, tightness of lids, swelling, bruising. Temporary dryness, burning, itching of eyes. Excessive tearing, sensitivity to light for first few weeks. |
| Risks: | Temporary blurred or double vision. Infection, bleeding. Swelling at the corners of the eyelids. Dry eyes. Formation of whiteheads. Slight asymmetry in healing or scarring. Difficulty in closing eyes completely (rarely permanent). Pulling down of the lower lids (may require further surgery). Blindness (extremely rare). |
| Recovery: | Reading: 2 or 3 days. Back to work: 7 to 10 days. Contact lenses: two weeks or more. Strenuous activities, alcohol: about 3 weeks. Bruising and swelling gone: several weeks. |
| Duration of Results: | Several years. Sometimes permanent. |
Dr. Schmid and his amazing staff have truly made a difference in my life. They have become more than a part of my medical team, they have become my friends.