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Surgical sculpting of the eyelids
The eyes are the first thing you see when you meet someone. If your eyes look tired, puffy, or droopy, this gives people the wrong impression. You may look tired, even though you feel great. Dr. Fausett is an oculofacial plastic surgeon, specializing in plastic and cosmetic surgery of the eyelids and face. By using his advanced surgical skills and artistic talent, our doctor and his staff can restore your eyelids to their more youthful and natural appearance.
Before/After Gallery: Upper/Lower Eyelids
Surgery of the Upper eyelids (Blepharoplasty)
At the beginning of the procedure, the upper eyelids are marked in the natural crease. Local anesthetic is then used in a gentle manner (minimal discomfort), leading to a pain free experience. The upper eyelids are then sculpted by removing/shaping the skin, muscle, and fat. This helps to create a more youthful, open, and symmetric appearance. The procedure lasts less than one hour and can be performed with local anesthetic only, or in combination with IV sedation. People can typically return to normal activity within a few days to a week. Sutures are easily removed at the one week follow-up visit.
Cosmetic surgery of the lower eyelids can easily be done at the same time as surgery of the upper eyelids. After having upper eyelid surgery, consider combining your surgery with a BOTOX® treatment to help maintain the youthful eyelid appearance (see Injectables).
When the upper eyelid skin has significant redundancy, this can negatively impact vision, creating a medical condition often covered by insurance.
Before/After Gallery: Upper Eyelids
Surgery of the Lower eyelids (Blepharoplasty)
Prior to your surgery, our surgeons determine the best surgical approach to rejuvenating your lower eyelids. This may be a transconjunctival approach (no skin incision) or a subciliary incision, just beneath the eyelashes. The specific approach taken is based on the shape of your eyelids. A customized plan is developed by your surgeon during your consultation. The lower eyelids are then injected with local anesthetic, either with or without IV sedation. The procedure last less than one hour, with the ability to return to normal activity within one to two weeks.
Before/after gallery: Lower Eyelids
Recovery from eyelid surgery
There are no bandages or patches following surgery, and discomfort is minimal. Icing the eye area is important for the first 24-36 hours after surgery to keep bruising and swelling to a minimum. Frozen peas layered over a cool wet washcloth or gauze is effective and recommended as much as possible the first two days.
Maximum bruising and swelling will occur during the first three days. In most cases bruising will last one week, with some individuals, residual bruising may last up to 3 weeks. Keeping the head elevated at night will help with swelling. It is also common to heal differently on each side.
The incisions may ooze slightly for the first few hours following surgery. A drop of blood from the incision site every now and then is common.
As eyelids swell, it may appear as if the incision is pulling apart. This small separation of skin is not unusual, and you do not need to be alarmed. Your eyes may feel “tight” and burn slightly, this is normal. Some blurring of vision and/or dryness of your eyes is not uncommon the first few days following surgery.
Dry eyes may be treated with artificial tears during the day and a lubricating ointment at night for one to three weeks. When the sutures are removed, patients may wear makeup and resume near normal physical activity. Incisions are slightly pink and the eyelids may feel numb for weeks to months.
Surgery of the Upper/Lower eyelids (Blepharoplasty)
Surgery of the upper and lower eyelids is commonly performed at the same time with only one recovery period. This leads to a more youthful appearance of both upper and lower eyelids together. This can easily be performed under local anesthetic, with or without IV sedation.
Before/after gallery: Upper/Lower Eyelids
Surgery for Asian Eyelids
The Asian eyelid has subtle differences in its shape and anatomical structure. Understanding these differences is critical to achieve successful results. With our sugeons advanced training in eyelid surgery, a natural and more youthful appearance can be given to the Asian eyelid, both upper and lower.
Before/after gallery: Asian eyelids
Fillers/HA blepharoplasty
Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers can be used to give a nonsurgical in-office alternative to surgical blepharoplasty. By using the smooth quality of HA fillers along with significant experience and artistic skills, a natural and youthful appearing eyelid can be achieved. This HA blepharoplasty procedure is performed in the office with topical anesthetic and little to no discomfort. The results last for several years! See Injectables for more information.
Before/after gallery: Fillers/HA blepharoplasty
Ptosis
An acquired or congenital condition, causing drooping of the eyelid margin (the part of the eyelid touching the eye). Ptosis is often associated with a reduction of the visual field and is therefore considered a functional or medical condition. The surgical correction of ptosis usually takes less than 30 minutes using local anesthetic, with or without IV sedation. Recovery is usually quick with minimal postoperative discomfort.
Before/after gallery: Ptosis
Eyelid Retraction
Retraction, or widening of the upper and/or lower eyelids, is most often associated with thyroid eye disease or previous eyelid surgery. Eyelid retraction often leads to eye irritation, tearing, and discomfort. This is considered a medical condition. Surgical repair of eyelid retraction is usually performed with local anesthetic and IV sedation. The goal of this surgery is to restore the widened eyelid to normal, and in turn, lead to more normal function and comfort for the eye. For complex cases, skin grafts or internal spacers maybe required.
Before/after gallery: Eyelid Retraction
Ectropion
Ectropion is the medical condition associated with a rolling out of the lower eyelid (occasional upper), causing irritation and tearing. This condition is most often due to laxity of the lower eyelid support structure and tendon. Ectropion is repaired in less than 30 minutes with local anesthetic and IV sedation, using sutures that dissolve. Recovery is usually just a few days, with minimal discomfort after the surgery.
Before/after gallery: Ectropion
Entropion
Entropion is the medical condition associated with a rolling in of the lower eyelid (occasional upper), causing irritation and tearing. This condition is most often due to laxity of the lower eyelid support structure and tendon. Entropion is repaired in less than 30 minutes with local anesthetic and IV sedation, using sutures that dissolve. Recovery is usually just a few days with minimal discomfort after the surgery.
Before/after gallery: Entropion
Skin Cancer
Skin cancer commonly occurs on the face and eyelids, requiring an expert in facial and eyelid reconstruction. Our surgeons work with Mohs surgeons from the area to remove facial skin cancers. Once the skin cancer has been successfully removed by a Mohs surgeon, Dr. Hunts or Dr. Fausett will reconstruct the the affected area to restore both function and appearance. This procedure is usually performed under local anesthetic with IV sedation.
Before/after gallery: Skin Cancer
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