Blepharoplasty - eyelid surgery

Blepharoplasty" cosmetic eyelid surgery removes excess skin and fat by making an incision in the natural folds of the skin, making the incision very discreet. Excess skin and fat make the eyes look tired and sad. It is most often one of the first signs of aging, as women begin to have difficulty applying make-up because a new crease has appeared in the upper eyelid.
Eyelid surgery can restore a lively, rejuvenated look.

Objective of cosmetic eyelid surgery:

The main aim of eyelid surgery is to correct excess skin or fatty skin on the upper eyelids and/or to eliminate bags and wrinkles under the eyes that give a tired appearance.

Upper blepharoplasty:

Upper blepharoplasty is the treatment for heavy eyelids and sagging. This procedure gives a real radiance to the eyes and a more rested look. Excess skin is resected and fatty hernias partially removed to achieve a more natural result. Eyelid surgery scars are perfectly concealed in the upper eyelid crease.
The upper blepharoplasty procedure lasts from 30 minutes to 1 hour.
The upper blepharoplasty procedure is performed under local anesthesia or enhanced local anesthesia.

Lower blepharoplasty: Dr. David performs upper blepharoplasty only

Cosmetic surgery of the lower eyelids acts on several components:
1) Reduce lower eyelid wrinkles with an eyelid lift.
2) Reduce bags under the eyes
3) Partially erase dark circles
The skin incision is placed 1 mm below the eyelashes.
The aim is to achieve a natural result.
The lower blepharoplasty procedure lasts from 1 to 1.5 hours.
The lower blepharoplasty procedure is performed under general anesthesia.

Operative sequences :

-Outpatient surgery for upper eyelids.
-One day's hospitalization for lower eyelids.
-Ecchymosis may occur around the eyes for 8 to 10 days.
-Oedema 3 weeks

When we look at a face, it's the person's eyes that capture our attention, but eyelids are what's around the eyes - they're their setting, their jewel case!

And if they crease, if they wrinkle, if they swell, if they droop as you close your eyes, the whole beauty of the eyes, the whole charm and expression of the look, is altered, even with very beautiful eyes to begin with.

Over time, it's normal for the upper eyelids to droop as the muscles and fibrous structures that support them weaken. This drooping is called ptosis. Although most often due to natural aging, it can also be caused by injury or disease.

Upper eyelid droop is sometimes so pronounced that the eyelids cover part of the eye, obstructing the field of vision.

Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure designed to remove excess skin that contributes to eyelid sagging. It is thus possible to restore the visual field of patients with severe eyelid ptosis.

More and more forty-somethings who feel full of life and energy are suffering from aging eyelids and sagging skin all over their face. It's not easy to look your best when you're in your fifties and your eyes betray the signs of aging and the weight of the years...

Blepharoplasty of the upper and lower eyelids involves re-tensioning the eyelid muscles and removing excess skin. In some cases, eyelid surgery may be accompanied by the removal of under-eye bags to optimize the result.

Blepharoplasty of the upper eyelids is becoming an increasingly popular technique for patients in their forties, as it is the only effective way to rejuvenate the eyes. This low-risk procedure restores life and dynamism to the face without altering its original expression.

Eyelid blepharoplasty is as popular with men as it is with women. Eyelid surgery can be either cosmetic or reconstructive, depending on the type of look.

Like upper blepharoplasty, this operation is designed to rejuvenate the eyes, making the eyelid more toned. The best technique for achieving a natural result is to re-tension the eyelid muscle. This is known as a "subpalpebral lower eyelid lift".

A precise diagnosis of the type of eyes and aging of the eyelids is made during the consultation.

A range of techniques can be used to precisely analyze the indications for blepharoplasty.

On the day of the operation, the patient generally enters the OR in the morning on an empty stomach, and leaves in the afternoon with an attendant.

Blepharoplasty is a rapid operation, and the post-operative period is generally easy and does not involve lengthy social withdrawal.

Contrary to popular belief, blepharoplasty of the upper or lower eyelids is not just for the over-40s... some young people in their twenties have recourse to this procedure to treat the consequences of a disturbing and unsightly genetic inheritance.

Blepharoplasty of the eyelids is intended for people who have a significant excess of fat in the inner eye area or a cap (excess fat or skin on the upper eyelid).

What results can we expect?

As with all cosmetic surgery on the face, it is necessary to be reasoned and reasonable about the expected result.

The procedure can significantly rejuvenate a part of the patient's face, but the result must be nuanced to be natural. With blepharoplasty, the entire upper third of the face is rejuvenated by 5, 10 or 15 years, but facial expression is not diminished!