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Eyelid Surgery

If you are tired of looking tired or having others tell you to get some rest, it might be time to consider eyelid surgery, also called blepharoplasty. Our Lexington and Louisville, KY patients at CaloAesthetics Plastic Surgery Center choose this procedure because it can make a dramatic improvement without extensive incisions or downtime.

To learn more about eyelid surgery and other facial cosmetic procedures, request a consultation with Dr. Calobrace or Dr. Mays, or call (502) 899-9979 to schedule your visit.

Improvements From Eyelid Surgery

Dr. Calobrace and Dr. Mays personalize each blepharoplasty to the unique needs of the patient. Improvements may include one or more of the following:

• Lifting drooping upper and lower eyelids
• Reducing puffiness and under-eye bags
• Improving field of vision when it is obstructed by sagging upper eyelid skin

You may choose to combine eyelid surgery with other facial cosmetic procedures, including a brow lift or a facelift.

Eyelid Surgery Before & After Photos

Eyelid Surgery Case 502

Patient had interest in facial rejuvenation. She was bothered by her jowls, neck and eyes. She wanted to be more youthful looking and rested. Patient underwent the following procedures: facelift, bilateral uppera nd lower blepharoplasty, filler to upper and lower lips, and fat transfer to marione...

Eyelid Surgery Case 603

Patient had concers about looking tired, and under eye bags. She was seeking surgical correction for her lower lids. The patient underwent a bilateral lower lid blepharoplasty. 

Eyelid Surgery Case 509

Patient had concerns regarding her general face, neck, and brow. her face concerns consist of sagging jowls, and excess skin. Her brow/periorbital concerns consist of excess skin of lower lids, and tired look to eyes. Patient underwent an open anterior browlift, bilateral lower blepharoplasty, lo...

Eyelid Surgery Case 578

Patient had general concerns regarding brow and periorbital area. Her concerns were: skin and fat excess of upper and lower eyelid, and tired look to eyes. Patient underwent a bilateral lower blepharoplasty with canthopexy and muscle sling, bilateral upper blepharoplasty and fat transfer to cheek...

Eyelid Surgery Case 79

Endobrowlift, Upper and Lower Eyelids

*Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary. View All Before & After Photos

About Eyelid Surgery

Eyelid surgery is typically performed as an outpatient procedure in our on-site surgical suite. This procedure lasts 1 to 2 hours and is usually performed with the patient under local or IV sedation. Eyelid surgery is a highly detailed procedure that requires the surgeon to make careful incisions and corrections. The procedure may involve removing or repositioning fat, removing excess skin, and altering muscles. Incisions are very fine, and hidden within the natural folds and creases of the eyelids.

What to Expect During Recovery

Healing rates after blepharoplasty vary from person to person. In general, expect temporary discomfort, tightness of the lids, or swelling. Temporary dryness of the eyes and burning may also occur. Bruising may last for 2 to 3 weeks.

Return to Work

Patients are typically ready to return to work in 7 to 10 days, but should limit strenuous activity for 3 weeks or more.

Other Things to Know

Results from eyelid surgery are typically long lasting. Although surgery will not halt the aging process, it will create a lasting improvement that continues to keep you looking younger than your chronological age.

Risks

Risks involved in this procedure include temporarily blurred or double vision, blindness (extremely rare), infection, swelling and bruising, difficulty in closing eyes, and pulling down of lower eyelids.