Eyelid Surgery - Blepharoplasty - eliminates bags and excess skin around the upper and lower eyelids. The eyes are often the most expressive feature of a person's face and quickly define the facial expression and overall mood. Unfortunately, the eyelid areas are often the first area to show signs of aging with lower lid "bags" and wrinkles along both lids; they can be noticeable as early as the mid to late thirties.

Every year, one hundred thousand men and women choose blepharoplasty to improve the way they look. Droopy eyelids can make you look older and can also impair vision. 

Blepharoplasty corrects these problems and also removes puffiness and bags under the eyes that make you look worn and tired.  Since the skin is rather thin around the eye area, fat accumulation under the eyes is generally more noticeable. Eyelid surgery can be performed separately or in conjunction with other facial procedures, such as a facelift. Occasionally, if the condition has persisted for a long time droopy eyelid skin can interfere with vision.

Eyelid Surgery can dramatically improve the appearance of your eyes. It can:

   correct drooping upper eyelids

   remove the fatty pads in the lower eyelids that give rise to puffy bags, pouches and bulges  

 

 

Blepharoplasties are usually performed under local anesthesia with IV sedation. The eyelid skin can be completely anesthetized with small amounts of local anesthetic.

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In the case of the Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty, the incision is hidden in the natural folds of the upper eyelids. The skin above the eye is separated from the underlying fatty tissue and muscle and the excess fat and skin are removed. In those cases where upper eyelid skin hangs over the eye, once the skin is removed, peripheral vision can also be improved.

In the case of the Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty, the incision, rather than being made on the outside of the lower eyelid, Dr. Lai Cong Hiep employs the Transconjunctival approach which involves the incision being made on the inside of the lower lids. No skin is removed. This method gives the advantage of leaving no visible scar on the lower eyelids. The skin naturally recontours to give a non-operated, natural appearance. The removal of fatty pads underneath the eye will enhance dramatically the appearance, prominence, and contour of the eyes.

In some cases, the removal of skin in the lower eyelid may be necessary and for this, the "pinch technique" is used. The shape of the eye remains unaltered and a natural rested look is achieved.

If you would like more information about this procedure, please don’t hesitate to contact us to schedule an appointment. During this visit, Dr. Lai Cong Hiep, Dr. Lai Vien Khach and our team of medical professionals will discuss all the options available and answer any questions about the types of surgery, anesthesia, cost, complications and risks. You will achieve the best results from this procedure.