Eyelid Surgery Results (Blepharoplasty)

Blepharoplasty Results

Though Blepharoplasty/eyelid surgery may provide theatrical and nice results to the many that undergo the method, it does present the possibility for certain complications that could affect your overall satisfaction. These can be corrected with simple treatments or minor additional surgery.

Blepharoplasty Results

You may look younger, more vibrant. The harshness of mark and bulge differs from person to person; however, it typically goes away within a week or two. The swelling and discoloration around your eyes will fade as you begin to look and feel better with each day. Obviously after then you will definitely look better than before and look younger.

               
 

How Will I Look after Surgery?

We hope for complete success in any surgical procedure. However, we must always be realistic in anticipating the results. Though eyelid surgery may provide dramatic and pleasing results to the many that undergo the procedure, it does present the possibility for certain complications that could affect your overall satisfaction. In many instances, these can be corrected with simple treatments or minor additional surgery. But often, they correct themselves, in time, leaving the patient with a younger, more vibrant appearance.
Immediately following eyelid surgery, the incision sites will look red and irritated and there may be some minor bumpiness. The scarring from the blepharoplasty procedure should flatten in time and become inconspicuous. There will be some swelling and discoloration around your eyes, but this will fade as you begin to look and feel better with each day. The severity of bruising and swelling differs from person to person; however, it typically goes away within a week or two.
Following this period of recovery, your eyelid surgery should yield some pleasing results. The wrinkles and heaviness of your eyelids will be eliminated or reduced by the blepharoplasty procedure. Eyes that had once looked aged and tired will appear brighter and more alert.


           

Will There Be Scarring from Blepharoplasty?

Though surgeons typically make incisions in the folds of the eyelids to hide any potential scarring, the appearance of some scarring from blepharoplasty is possible. As with most post-surgical complications of eyelid surgery, it can be treated by an additional revision surgery.
Some patients believe that applying aloe vera or vitamin E can help in reducing the appearance of scar tissue. It is recommended that you avoid rubbing the area for approximately six weeks to avoid damaging the tender new tissue.
Other patients choose to conceal any apparent scarring from blepharoplasty by applying makeup.

Long-Term Blepharoplasty Results

The results of eyelid surgery generally last for years. For some, the positive effects of their blepharoplasty procedure are permanent, allowing them to enjoy a lifetime of youthful-looking eyes.
It should be noted that while fat taken from the eyelids during blepharoplsty is removed permanently, as the aging process continues, the wrinkling and looseness that was seen in the skin prior to surgery may return. A brow lift performed in conjunction with blepharoplasty can reduce the likelihood of this occurring.
Most patients are pleased with their eyelid surgery results and the youthful enhancement that blepharoplasty can provide. After having the opportunity to see what eyelid surgery alone can do for their appearance, many individuals wish to complement these changes with other procedures, including the brow lift and facelift.