Eyelid Surgery: Awaken Your Eyes with Eyelid Rejuvenation Surgery

Objective: Revitalize your eyes and restore a more youthful appearance

Treatment time: 45 minutes to 3 hours

Recovery: 1-2 weeks

The eyes are perhaps the most expressive feature of our face, capable of conveying emotions, vitality and youth.

However, the delicate skin around the eyes is one of the first to show the signs of time.

Sagging upper eyelids, bags of fat under the eyes and drooping eyebrows can give a tired, aged appearance and sometimes even affect the field of vision.

Fortunately, eyelid rejuvenation surgery offers effective solutions to revitalize your eyes and restore a more youthful, rested appearance.

Blepharoplasty and Browlift: Eye Surgeries

These procedures can be carried out alone or in combination, depending on the needs and objectives of each patient, providing complete harmonization of the periocular region.

Upper Blepharoplasty

Upper blepharoplasty corrects excess skin and sometimes fat on the upper eyelid.

As we get older, this area tends to lose elasticity and become laxer, and can even fall over the lashes and compromise vision in more severe cases. Removing excess tissue restores a more open, natural and rejuvenated look.

Lower Blepharoplasty

Lower blepharoplasty focuses on the fat pockets that appear under the eyes, as well as the excess skin and fine wrinkles in this area. These changes create an appearance of tiredness and ageing.

The procedure can include the removal or repositioning of fat and the excision of excess skin, making the area smoother. The same incision also allows the cheekbones to be lifted, achieving a midfacelift effect.

Browlift

The browlift lifts the eyebrows to their most youthful and natural position.

Over time, they often droop, giving a heavy look and forcing you to frown to lift them, which accentuates wrinkles. This procedure interrupts that cycle, softens forehead lines and opens up the eyes. It can be performed using different techniques, with discreet incisions, guaranteeing a harmonious result.

The Advantages of Eyelid Rejuvenation Surgery

01.Rejuvenation of the eyes
02. More open and rejuvenated eyes
03.Reduces the appearance of tiredness
05. Smoothing out wrinkles
06. Lifted cheekbones
06. Improved field of vision (in some cases)
06. Increased self-confidence

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How do I know if I would benefit from this procedure?

If you identify with any of the following situations, eyelid rejuvenation surgery could be an excellent option for you:

01. You feel that your upper eyelids are drooping and heavy.

02. She has excess skin on her upper eyelid which sometimes makes it difficult to apply make-up.

03. She has visible fat bags under her eyes, which give her a tired look.

04. She has fine wrinkles on her lower eyelid.

05. His eyebrows lowered, contributing to a frown or sad look.

06. You notice wrinkles on your forehead and between your eyebrows that you’d like to smooth out.

07. You want a more youthful, rested and alert look.

During a consultation at our clinic, one of our specialized plastic surgeons will carefully assess the anatomy of your face and eyes, listen to your concerns and expectations, and determine whether upper, lower or browlift blepharoplasty, alone or in combination, are the most suitable procedures to achieve the desired results.

What to Expect from Treatment

The duration of the surgery can vary from 45 minutes to 3 hours, depending on whether the upper blepharoplasty, lower blepharoplasty and/or browlift are performed together.

The surgery can be performed under local anesthesia or general anesthesia, depending on the complexity of the surgery. The choice of anesthesia will be discussed with you during the consultation.

    • Upper blepharoplasty: The incision is usually made in the natural fold of the upper eyelid, making the scar practically invisible after healing.
    • Lower blepharoplasty: The incision can be made just below the lower eyelash line or, in very select cases, inside the lower eyelid (transconjunctival), leaving no visible scar on the skin.
    • Browlift: The incisions can vary depending on the technique used. Small incisions can be made in the scalp or hairline. The extent and positioning of the scars will depend on the objectives and needs of each patient.

During the surgery, the surgeon will remove excess skin, fat and, if necessary, reposition the tissues to create a smoother, more youthful contour. In the browlift, the tissues of the forehead and eyebrows are elevated and fixed in a higher position.

After surgery, it is normal to experience swelling and bruising in the eye area, which usually peaks in the first few days and gradually subsides over one to two weeks.

You may feel some tenderness or discomfort, which can be controlled with pain medication. Cold compresses can help reduce swelling and bruising. Stitches are usually removed between 5 and 7 days after surgery.

Most patients feel comfortable resuming their light social and professional activities after one to two weeks. However, it is important to avoid intense physical activity for the first month, as advised by your surgeon.

The results of eyelid rejuvenation surgery become more evident as the swelling and bruising disappear completely.

The final result can usually be seen after a few months. The scars tend to fade and become less and less visible over time.

The results of blepharoplasty and browlift are generally long-lasting. However, the natural aging process will continue, and factors such as genetics, lifestyle and sun exposure can influence the longevity of the results. Adopting healthy habits and protecting your skin from the sun will help prolong the benefits of surgery.

It is essential to strictly follow your plastic surgeon’s instructions before and after surgery. Smokers should stop smoking before surgery and during the recovery period, as smoking can compromise healing. Tell your doctor about any medication you are taking and follow their recommendations for stopping it before surgery.

The duration of the surgery can vary from 45 minutes to 3 hours, depending on whether the upper blepharoplasty, lower blepharoplasty and/or browlift are performed together.

The surgery can be performed under local anesthesia or general anesthesia, depending on the complexity of the surgery. The choice of anesthesia will be discussed with you during the consultation.

  • Upper blepharoplasty: The incision is usually made in the natural fold of the upper eyelid, making the scar practically invisible after healing.
  • Lower blepharoplasty: The incision can be made just below the lower eyelash line or, in very select cases, inside the lower eyelid (transconjunctival), leaving no visible scar on the skin.
  • Browlift: The incisions can vary depending on the technique used. Small incisions can be made in the scalp or hairline. The extent and positioning of the scars will depend on the objectives and needs of each patient.

During the surgery, the surgeon will remove excess skin, fat and, if necessary, reposition the tissues to create a smoother, more youthful contour. In the browlift, the tissues of the forehead and eyebrows are elevated and fixed in a higher position.

After surgery, it is normal to experience swelling and bruising in the eye area, which usually peaks in the first few days and gradually subsides over one to two weeks.

You may feel some tenderness or discomfort, which can be controlled with pain medication. Cold compresses can help reduce swelling and bruising. Stitches are usually removed between 5 and 7 days after surgery.

Most patients feel comfortable resuming their light social and professional activities after one to two weeks. However, it is important to avoid intense physical activity for the first month, as advised by your surgeon.

The results of eyelid rejuvenation surgery become more evident as the swelling and bruising disappear completely.

The final result can usually be seen after a few months. The scars tend to fade and become less and less visible over time.

The results of blepharoplasty and browlift are generally long-lasting. However, the natural aging process will continue, and factors such as genetics, lifestyle and sun exposure can influence the longevity of the results.

Adopting healthy habits and protecting your skin from the sun will help prolong the benefits of the surgery.

It is essential to strictly follow your plastic surgeon’s instructions before and after surgery.

Patients who smoke should quit before surgery and during the recovery period, as smoking can compromise healing.

Tell your doctor about any medicines you are taking and follow his recommendations for stopping them before surgery.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Eyelid rejuvenation surgery aims to enhance the natural beauty of your eyes and restore a more youthful and rested appearance, without altering your facial expression. The goal is a natural result that harmonizes with the rest of your face.

There are non-surgical treatments, such as the application of botulinum toxin to slightly raise the eyebrows and smooth out wrinkles around the eyes, and dermal fillers to disguise dark circles and fat bags in some cases.

However, these treatments offer temporary results and may not be enough to correct significant sagging skin or excess fat. Surgery remains the most effective and long-lasting option for comprehensive eyelid rejuvenation.

Blepharoplasty focuses on the eyelids, correcting excess skin and fat pockets in the upper and/or lower eyelids.

The browlift, on the other hand, raises the eyebrows and softens the wrinkles on the forehead. It’s not uncommon for patients seeking an upper blepharoplasty to also need a browlift, since drooping eyebrows aggravate the excess skin on the upper eyelids.

They are often done together for a more harmonious and complete result.