Blepharoplasty

If sagging eyelids interfere with your vision, consider minimally invasive blepharoplasty. Atlantic Eye Consultants, with offices in Melbourne, Merritt Island, Titusville, Rockledge, and Palm Bay, Florida, offers blepharoplasty on an outpatient basis to adults. The highly skilled surgeons remove excess skin and fat from your upper and lower eyelids so that you can see clearly again. Call the Atlantic Eye Consultants office nearest you today to learn if you’re a candidate for blepharoplasty or book a consultation online.

What is blepharoplasty?

Blepharoplasty is an eyelid surgery that eliminates excess skin and fat from the upper eyelids and reduces bagginess under the lower lids. The surgery improves the eye’s appearance and clears the field of vision so that you see better.

Atlantic Eye Consultants offers minimally invasive blepharoplasty procedures to adults. The team personalizes each surgical plan to make your eyes look youthful and alert and enhance your vision.

When should I consider blepharoplasty?

You might be a candidate for blepharoplasty if you have vision problems caused by:

• Under-eye bags
• Droopy upper eyelids
• Sagging lower eyelids
• Restricted peripheral vision caused by excess skin

The ophthalmologists complete an eye exam and test your field of vision to determine if blepharoplasty is a good fit for you.

What happens during blepharoplasty?

During blepharoplasty, your Atlantic Eye Consultants surgeon makes a tiny cut in the natural fold of your upper eyelid. They remove excess skin and fat and redistribute muscle if necessary to tighten the lid before closing the incision.

If they also treat your lower eyelids, they incise below your lash line or inside the lower lid. They reduce bagginess by removing loose skin and unwanted fat and redistributing the fat and muscle.

The skin around your eyes will be tighter after surgery. Because the surgeons made incisions in the natural creases of your lids, the risk of noticeable scars is minimal.

How long does it take to recover from blepharoplasty?

Atlantic Eye Consultants offers blepharoplasty procedures on an outpatient basis. After a brief recovery period in the office, expect to go home. But you’ll need someone to drive you as your vision will be blurry for some time after surgery.

The team provides comprehensive after-care services to minimize your risk of complications. They could prescribe eye drops to prevent infection, and they’ll teach you how to care for the incisions. Ice packs help reduce eyelid swelling while you heal.

Swelling and bruising might be noticeable for several weeks. But you should be able to return to your routine within a few days. The team will monitor your recovery during a follow-up visit and let you know when you can return to work and other activities.

Call the Atlantic Eye Consultants office nearest you today to schedule a blepharoplasty consultation, or book an appointment online.