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Blepharoplasty

What it is: Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is a plastic surgery procedure to eliminate droopy or baggy eyelids in the hopes of obtaining a more rested, youthful appearance. Blepharoplasty can also be referred to as an eyelid lift.

What it addresses:  Excess skin and fatty deposits around the eyes that cause droopiness, bags and wrinkles.

- Upper Eyelids
- Hooding Eyelids
- Drooping eyelids
- Sagging eyelids

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Will I have visible scars from eyelid surgery?

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August 20, 2008

Hiding scars from eyelid surgery

William A. Portuese, MD
William A. Portuese, MD
Board Certified
Facial Plastic Surgeon

With respect to the lower eyelid, the incision is usually made on the inside portion of the eyelid. If there is redundant skin on the lower lid, an external incision is placed directly below the lash line and is closed with Histoacryl tissue adhesive (or "tissue glue"). This forms a miniscule fine line that is barely visible after two to three weeks following surgery. The curl of the lower lid lashes also helps to conceal the healing incision line.

With respect to upper eyelid surgery, the incision is well hidden within the fold of the upper lid and is blended into the crow’s feet crease out laterally. This incision will remain pink for a couple of months. However, patients are able to place makeup over the incisions after the first week after the surgery.

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July 7, 2008
D.J. Verret, MD
D.J. Verret, MD
Board Certified
Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answer by D.J. Verret, MD

Not usually. For upper eyelid surgery, the incision is made in the natural eyelid crease. Once healed, this line is imperceptible. Lower eyelid surgery can be done with several different approaches. One of the approaches is done through the inside of the lower eyelid. There are no visible scars if this is done. Other approaches do make an incision through the skin but again, this incision once healed is usually not seen.

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