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Are your eyelids making you look older or more tired than you feel? Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery or lift, can address these concerns by removing excess skin, fat, and muscle from the upper and lower eyelids. This procedure not only improves the appearance of your eyes but can also enhance your overall facial aesthetics.
What Is Blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty is performed in our Chicago, IL office to help patients rejuvenate their appearance.
Over time, excess skin and fat around the eyes can impart a tired and aged appearance and lead to the formation of “bags under the eyes,” dark circles, or drooping upper eyelids. Eyelid surgery can restore a youthful and rested appearance to the upper, lower, or both eyelids by removing or repositioning excess tissue.
This surgery can address issues such as drooping upper eyelids, bags under the eyes, and sagging skin that affects your vision.
Benefits of Blepharoplasty
There are numerous benefits to getting blepharoplasty in Chicago at our practice:
- Enhanced appearance—Blepharoplasty can make your eyes look brighter and more alert by addressing sagging and puffiness with upper or lower eyelid surgery.
- Improved vision – In some cases, drooping upper eyelids can impair vision. Blepharoplasty can remove this obstruction, improving your field of vision.
- Long-lasting results – The outcomes of eyelid surgery are often long-lasting, allowing you to enjoy a rejuvenated appearance for years.
What to Expect During Your Blepharoplasty Surgery
When you opt for blepharoplasty at Rush Facial Plastic Surgery, you can expect a comprehensive consultation where we will discuss your goals and evaluate your eye anatomy. The surgery itself is usually performed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia, depending on your preference and the complexity of the procedure.
During the lower or upper eyelid surgery at our Chicago practice, incisions are made in the natural creases of the upper eyelids or just below the lash line of the lower eyelids. It keeps any resulting scars well-concealed. Excess skin, fat, and muscle are removed or repositioned to achieve the desired results. The procedure typically takes one to two hours, and you can go home the same day.
FAQ
Eyelid surgery is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures used to improve the appearance of the face. Over 200,000 cosmetic eyelid surgeries were performed in total in the US last year, and eyelid surgery is the second most often performed procedure in facial plastic surgery behind rhinoplasty.
Eyelid surgery can be performed either awake using local anesthesia, sedation, or “twilight anesthesia” or while completely asleep. You and your surgeon will discuss the best location for surgery and the safest and most comfortable type of anesthesia.
Eyelid surgery is typically done as an outpatient procedure, with patients going home the same day as surgery.
Recovery after blepharoplasty may involve discomfort, swelling, and sometimes mild bruising around the eyes. These symptoms improve several days after surgery and are mostly gone by one week. Pain medications, ice, and ointment keep you comfortable while healing. Any sutures used at the incisions are removed at the one-week follow-up appointment.
Most patients require one week off from work after surgery. This time off allows any swelling or bruising to subside and allows you to see your surgeon in the office for follow-up before returning to work.
It is safest to wait two weeks after surgery before returning to strenuous exercise such as swimming, running, or weight lifting. However, walking and light activity is encouraged starting the day after the procedure. Makeup can safely be worn after around two weeks when the sutures are out and the incisions heal.
Bruising after eyelid surgery may occur but typically fades away in one week.
Small incisions are hidden in areas of natural skin creases within the eyelid or eyebrow.
Blepharoplasty is a cosmetic procedure personalized to address the needs of each individual patient. The surgery depends on the degree of correction required to achieve the goal appearance and the overall complexity. An assessment will be performed to help develop your personalized treatment plan, and the cost of the surgery will be discussed with one of our doctors during your consultation.
Eyelid surgery for cosmetic purposes will not be covered by insurance. However, in some cases, excess eyelid skin can affect the vision, and your insurance plan may cover surgery to correct this.
Contact Our Office
If you’re interested in learning more about blepharoplasty in Chicago, contact our office to schedule a consultation with Rush Facial Plastic Surgery. Our skilled team will help guide you on your journey to a new you and address any questions or concerns you may have along the way.
How Much Does a Blepharoplasty Cost?
The overall cost of a Blepharoplasty is affected by anesthesia fees, hospital fees, post-surgery garments, and medications. Price is also impacted by medical tests, surgeon’s fees, and the exact techniques employed.
Schedule a Blepharoplasty Consultation
Interested in learning more about Blepharoplasty in Chicago, IL? Contact Peter C. Revenaugh MD FACS today to schedule an appointment with Peter C. Revenaugh MD FACS. We look forward to offering compassionate treatment and excellent cosmetic plastic surgery solutions.
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