Excess fat and skin can make eyelids droop and sag. This can make you look older than you feel and may also impair vision. Blepharoplasty corrects these problems and also removes puffiness and bags under the eyes that make you look worn and tired. The result is a youthful, lively look to your eyes to match how you feel inside.This operation will not correct dark circles, fine lines, or low eyebrows.
In upper eyelid surgery, Dr. Tietze marks the individual lines and creases of the lids in order to keep scars as invisible as possible along these natural folds. Through small incisions along the natural creases of your eyelids, excess fat, muscle, and loose skin are removed. Fine sutures or steristrips are then used to close the incisions, thereby minimizing the visibility of any scar.
In lower eyelid surgery, Dr. Tietze makes the incision in an inconspicuous site along the lashline and smile creases of the lower lid. The unwanted tissue is then trimmed away before the incision is again closed with fine sutures or steristrips, leaving you with virtually undetectable scars.
Blepharoplasty can be done under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia. The type of anesthetic will be discussed at the time of the consultation. The risks and costs of the procedure will also be outlined in the consultation.