Blepharoplasty: Eyelid Surgery in Evansville, IN

Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure to refresh the appearance of your eyelids, addressing concerns caused by aging, gravity, and weakened supporting muscles. It can correct:

• Drooping upper eyelids: Reducing a tired look and potentially improving peripheral vision.
• Puffy eyes or "bags": Caused by excess fatty deposits.
• Loose skin: Eliminating folds and fine wrinkles.
• Drooping lower eyelids: Correcting a hollow or aged appearance.

The procedure can target upper, lower, or both eyelids, removing or repositioning excess skin, and fat for a smoother, more youthful contour.

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Are You a Candidate?

Ideal candidates are healthy individuals experiencing:

• Excess skin obscuring the upper eyelid's natural fold or impeding vision.
• Puffiness in upper or lower eyelids from fat.
• Bags or dark circles under the eyes.
• Drooping lower eyelids exposing the white below the iris.

The Procedure: What to Expect

The procedure is performed on an outpatient or in-office basis under local anesthesia with sedation.

• Upper Blepharoplasty: An incision along the natural eyelid crease allows removal of excess skin and fat, then is meticulously closed for a defined, youthful contour.
• Lower Blepharoplasty: Incisions are made either just below the lashes or inside the lower lid. Excess fat is removed or redistributed, and sagging skin tightened.

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Recovery and Results

Expect mild discomfort, temporary blurred vision, watering eyes, light sensitivity, and some puffiness, swelling, and bruising post-op. Over-the-counter pain relievers manage discomfort and eye drops may be prescribed. Significant swelling and bruising typically subside within 3-7 days, allowing a return to public activities. Complete healing and scar fading can take several months.

Post-operative care involves cold compresses, head elevation, prescribed eye drops/ointments, and avoiding strenuous activities, eye rubbing, contact lenses, sun exposure, and eye makeup for at least two weeks. Follow-up appointments monitor progress. Initial results are visible in weeks, with final outcomes improving up to one year following procedure.

Risks

While rare, potential risks include temporary dry/irritated eyes, blurred vision, difficulty closing eyes, noticeable scarring, asymmetry, infection, bleeding, eye muscle injury, skin discoloration, and very rarely, vision loss. We take every precaution to minimize these risks.