The delicate skin around the eyes shows signs of aging before other areas of the face, often making you appear tired or even angry. You can rejuvenate the eye area with an upper or lower blepharoplasty. Either procedure will improve loose skin and sagging, but together they give you bright, youthful-looking eyes.
What is Blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty, or an eyelid lift, addresses aging signs in the upper or lower eyelids. An upper blepharoplasty lifts the upper eyelid and removes excess skin to alleviate a sagging, tired appearance, while a lower blepharoplasty repositions fat pads to reduce undereye bags and tighten the skin.
Can You Have Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty Together?
Some people may only have concerns about one eyelid area, but many benefit from combining upper and lower blepharoplasty. Undergoing both at once does not increase recovery time, and if you’re seeking rejuvenation for the entire eye area, this combination delivers refreshed results.
How Do Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty Work?
Performed by Dr. Stein under local anesthesia or twilight sedation, both procedures involve small incisions that leave minimal scarring. In an upper blepharoplasty, a small incision is made in the eyelid fold to lift and tighten loose skin. For lower blepharoplasty, a hidden incision allows Dr. Stein to reposition fat pads, correct undereye bags, and tighten the skin.
What Other Procedures Can I Have With Blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty pairs well with many other anti-aging treatments. Dr. Stein frequently performs it alongside a facelift or brow lift, providing comprehensive rejuvenation that enhances the eyelid area as well.
What is Recovery Like From Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty?
With Dr. Stein’s refined techniques, post-surgical bruising and swelling are minimal. Many return to work and light activities within a few days, while exercise and strenuous activities should wait for two weeks.
Am I a Good Candidate for Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty?
Ideal candidates for blepharoplasty have signs of aging around the eyelids and are generally in good health. Both men and women can benefit from this procedure.
Take the Next Step
Are you considering blepharoplasty? Schedule a consultation with Dr. Stein at Stein Plastic Surgery in Raleigh, NC today! Fill out the form on this page or call (919) 261-7099.
*Individual results may vary.
