Eyelid Surgery

The changes of the aging eyelids may include:

1. an excess of skin and appearance of wrinkles
2. ptosis (descent) of the upper eyelid itself
3. prominence of the fat pads around the eye

The procedures for aesthetic correction of the eyelid, or blepharoplasty, include:

1. removal of excess skin from the upper eyelid through an incision in the fold
2. rejuvenation of the lower eyelid with an incision under the lashes
3. removal of the bags only from the lower eyelid with an incision inside the lid (transconjunctival blepharoplasty)
4. ablative, non-ablative, fractional, or plasma skin resurfacing

These procedures are most commonly performed as an outpatient with local anesthesia supplemented by intravenous sedation administered by a board certified anesthesiologist. Sutures are removed within 3 to 5 days. Most patients can return to work in one week and resume aerobic activities within 3 weeks.

The treatments listed are not intended to be complete or comprehensive. The specific risks and the suitability of these procedures for a given individual can be determined only after a personal consultation. Please email us at info@RothausMD.com or call us at 212.737.0770 to schedule a consultation.