It is a common thought that droopy eyelids, puffy bags beneath the eyes, crow’s feet and laugh lines are the inevitable burdens of aging that must be tolerated, covered with makeup or hidden behind dark glasses. Loss of elasticity and weakened muscles around the eyes can make one appear exhausted and can add ten years to one’s perceived age. In extreme cases, sagging skin from the upper lids may actually cause ptosis, or the impairment of vision.
Yet with the latest innovative techniques in eyelid surgery (also known as blepharoplasty), vibrant, youthful eyes are within reach at any age. During this rejuvenating, hour-long cosmetic procedure, our surgeons produce dramatic results by removing excess skin and fat around the eye area and tightening the tiny muscles we use every day to form thousands of facial expressions. This is one of the doctor’s most popular surgeries for patients of all genders, and is often recommended in conjunction with a facelift, a brow lift or a neck lift.
After eyelid surgery, patients can hope to experience a swift healing process with imperceptible scarring. This is thanks to Dr. Capizzi’s 20 years of experience and thousands of successful outcomes. Clients will leave the office with steri-strips at incision points and have their sutures removed in one week. Any minor swelling or bruising is expected but will resolve within a matter of days. As always, Capizzi MD and our kind, knowledgeable staff members are available 24/7 should you need anything during your recovery process.
An eyelid lift (blepharoplasty) is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin, fat, and tissue from the upper and/or lower eyelids to create a more youthful, refreshed appearance.
Incisions are typically placed in the upper eyelid crease and/or just below the lower lashes. The surgeon removes or repositions excess skin and fat and refines the eyelid contours with a subtle approach for a natural look.
Patients commonly leave with steri-strips, have sutures removed around one week, and experience mild swelling/bruising that improves over days. The page also notes many people return to normal activities in about 3-5 days, with swelling/bruising typically subsiding within ~2 weeks.
An eyelid lift does not change your natural eye shape—it reduces sagging/puffiness for a more open, youthful look. It may be recommended with a brow lift, facelift, or neck lift depending on anatomy and goals.
