Eye Lift Surgery – Tucson Cosmetic Surgeons for Blepharoplasty and Eye Lid Surgery

Cosmetic surgeons perform eye lift surgery to eliminate excess skin, fat and muscle from the lower or upper eyelids. Using a surgical procedure called blepharoplasty, opthalmic plastic surgeons address and correct issues caused by the sagging skin and unwanted fatty deposits above and below the eyes. Eyelid surgery may be combined with other facial rejuvenation techniques, such as a face lift or brow lift.

Cosmetic surgeons explain that eyelid surgery can take up to 2 hours to perform. Cosmetic surgeons use different surgical techniques, based each patient's specific needs.

For eye lift patients complaining of droopy upper eyelids, surgeons often begin surgery inside the upper eyelid's natural crease to remove excess skin and fat deposits, finishing surgery by tightening the remaining tissue and muscles. Often cosmetic surgeons specializing in eye lift surgery use advanced techniques that allow for natural results.

Surgeons advise their patients that immediately following blepharoplasty surgery, it is not unusual to experience mild to moderate bruising and swelling. Some patients may also experience dry, itchy or burning eyes immediately following surgery.

After having cosmetic eye surgery, often a combination of cold compresses, eye drops/ointments, and pain medications are all that is required to alleviate any post operative discomfort during the healing process.

Patients can usually return to work and/or normal activities a week or so after surgery. Depending on which procedure is performed, patients may be advised to wear dark sunglasses to protect the eyes from the sun, until they have fully healed from surgery.

Doctors explain that the best candidates for cosmetic eyelid surgery are generally healthy adults with moderate to severe skin ptosis (sagging) around the eye, who can demonstrate that they have a full understanding of the risks and benefits of the cosmetic surgery procedure they desire.



Patients also must have realistic expectations about the results that blepharoplasty surgery can provide.

In cases where an individual is not a good candidate for surgery, cosmetic surgeons often can provide treatment using a non surgical approach, to address dark circles, wrinkles and fine lines around the eyes. Doctors can also use BOTOX to achieve dramatic results, improving the look of sagging eyebrows.