Blepharoplasty (eyelid lift)

As the main focal point on your face, your eyes convey your health and vitality.  Genetics, sun damage and the aging process can negatively-affect your eyes’ elasticity and symmetry. 

Sagging lids, puffiness, fatty upper lids and loose, wrinkled lower lids can all be corrected with blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery).  This simple procedure can restore your eyes to a more youthful, vigorous appearance.  At your consultation, Dr. Diehl will discuss your individual needs, and provide you with realistic expectations for your customized procedure. 

The Procedure

Upper Blepharoplasty:  Dr. Diehl will make incisions in the creases of the upper eyelids and separate the skin from the fatty tissue and muscle.  She will then carefully remove excess fat and contour the remaining skin and muscle to create a natural, youthful appearance.  The incision will be closed with fine sutures.

Lower Blepharoplasty:  Dr. Diehl will make an incision directly below the lashes of the lower lids.  As with upper blepharoplasty, she will then remove excess fat and/or skin and contour the remaining skin and muscle to create the desired look.  The incision will be closed with fine sutures.

Recovery

Blepharoplasty is an outpatient procedure.  For the first two days following the surgery, Dr. Diehl recommends you apply cold compress to your eyes to reduce swelling.  Most patients are able to return to work after one week. 

Because the blepharoplasty incisions are made in the natural lines of the eyes, you can expect little-to-no scarring.