Southwest Florida Eye Lift Surgery
Excess and unwanted skin and fat above the upper and lower eyelids is one of the most common concerns of patients desiring cosmetic surgery around the eyes. The surgical procedure in Southwest Florida performed to reverse these age-related changes of the eyelids is called Blepharoplasty Surgery (or Eye Lift Surgery). Eye Lift Surgery helps restore a more energetic and youthful appearance, and is an excellent procedure under local injections of anesthesia with or without sedation, or in some cases general anesthesia can be used.
In the Southwest Florida upper Eye Lift procedure, a fine incision is made in the pre-existing crease above each eye. A crescent of excess skin and muscle is then removed, as well as all fat (puffiness) that is present. The incisions are then closed with fine stitches, which are removed in one week. In the Southwest Florida lower Eye Lift procedure, the fatty deposits are typically repositioned (to prevent a hollow look) or removed from the inside of the lid so that no external incision is made. In some instances, when there is excess skin that needs to be removed, a skin pinch is performed with an incision placed under the lashes so as to avoid a conspicuous scar. As with the upper lids, fine stitches are used to close the incision.
The typical post-operative recovery period (the time necessary for bruising and swelling to resolve) after cosmetic Southwest Florida Eye Life is 14 days. It is important to avoid strenuous activity for the first week after surgery, but one can return to work during this time if desired. Antibiotic eye drops are generally prescribed for several days after surgery, and patients cannot wear contact lenses for approximately two weeks after surgery, as the eyelids may be stiff and sore. Makeup can be worn 10-14 days after your Southwest Florida Eye Lift surgery, and the resultant fine scars, which follow the natural contour of the eyelid, tend to fade in about two to three months.
Patient Indications for a Southwest Florida Eye Lift Surgery
Excess, baggy eyelid skin that in severe cases may interfere with vision (may be covered by insurance).
- Bags and/or dark shadows under the eyes, frequently caused by excess skin or fat in the lower eyelid which interferes with the patients sight.
- Sometimes a browlift is indicated and performed at the same time.
Please contact Dr. Douglas Stevens at 239-481-9292 or fill out our contact form for more information regarding our Southwest Florida Eye Lift Surgery.
