Eyelid Surgery

Eyelid Surgery: Refresh and Rejuvenate Your Eyes at Cilento Facial Plastics

At Cilento Facial Plastics, we offer expert eyelid surgery to help patients achieve a more youthful and refreshed appearance. Over time, the delicate skin around the eyes can lose elasticity, leading to droopy eyelids, puffiness, and under-eye bags. It (also known as blepharoplasty) is a safe and effective way to address these concerns, enhancing both your appearance and, in some cases, your vision. Whether you are looking to correct sagging upper eyelids or reduce puffiness in the lower lids, our board-certified surgeon can help you achieve your aesthetic goals.

What Is Eyelid Surgery?

Eyelid surgery is a cosmetic procedure designed to improve the appearance of the upper and/or lower eyelids. It can involve removing excess skin, muscle, or fat to create a smoother, more youthful look around the eyes. This procedure is often performed for aesthetic reasons but can also improve vision in cases where sagging upper eyelids obstruct a patient's line of sight.

Eyelid surgery typically falls into two categories:

1. Upper Eyelid Surgery: This procedure removes excess skin and fat from the upper eyelids to correct droopy, hooded eyelids. It can enhance the appearance of the eyes and, in some cases, improve vision if sagging skin is blocking the field of vision.
2. Lower Eyelid Surgery: Lower blepharoplasty addresses under-eye bags, puffiness, and wrinkles by removing or repositioning fat, tightening skin, and sometimes removing excess tissue. The result is a smoother, more refreshed under-eye area.

Benefits of Eyelid Surgery

Eyelid surgery offers numerous benefits for individuals seeking to improve their eye area. Some of the key advantages include:

1. Youthful Appearance: One of the most common reasons patients seek eyelid surgery is to rejuvenate their appearance. By removing excess skin and fat around the eyes, the procedure can create a more alert, youthful look, helping you feel more confident in your appearance.
2. Improved Vision: For patients with severely droopy upper eyelids, it can provide functional benefits by improving peripheral vision. This can make daily tasks like reading or driving easier and more comfortable.
3. Reduction of Puffiness and Bags: Lower eyelid surgery is particularly effective at reducing the appearance of under-eye bags and puffiness, which can make you look tired or aged. The procedure smooths the area beneath the eyes, giving you a refreshed, well-rested appearance.
4. Long-Lasting Results: Unlike some cosmetic treatments that require regular maintenance, the results of eyelid surgery are long-lasting. While the natural aging process will continue, the improvements achieved with the surgery can last for many years.
5. Minimal Scarring: The incisions for eyelid surgery are typically placed in natural creases or inside the lower eyelid, making them virtually invisible once healed. This ensures that you can enjoy the results of your surgery without noticeable scarring.

Who Is a Good Candidate?

You may be a good candidate for this if you are experiencing any of the following concerns:

• Drooping upper eyelids: If sagging skin on your upper eyelids is making you look older or is impairing your vision, upper blepharoplasty may be the right solution.
• Under-eye bags: If puffiness or bags under your eyes are a concern, lower eyelid surgery can help smooth and rejuvenate this area.
• Tired or aged appearance: If the skin around your eyes makes you look tired, even when you're well-rested, it can help restore a more youthful and vibrant appearance.
• Good overall health: Ideal candidates for eyelid surgery are in good health, do not smoke, and have realistic expectations about the outcome of the procedure.

During your consultation at Cilento Facial Plastics, our board-certified surgeon will evaluate your concerns and determine if you are a good candidate for eyelid surgery.

The Eyelid Surgery Procedure

Here is an overview of what you can expect during your eyelid surgery procedure at Cilento Facial Plastics:

1. Consultation: During your initial consultation, your surgeon will discuss your goals, assess your eyelids, and determine whether upper, lower, or combined surgery is right for you. We’ll also review your medical history to ensure you’re a good candidate for the procedure.
2. Anesthesia: It is typically performed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia, depending on the complexity of the surgery and your preferences. Your surgeon will discuss these options with you during your consultation.
3. Incisions: For upper eyelid surgery, incisions are made in the natural crease of the eyelid, making them virtually undetectable after healing. For lower eyelid surgery, incisions may be placed just below the lash line or inside the lower eyelid to avoid visible scarring.
4. Reshaping: Once the incisions are made, your surgeon will remove or reposition excess fat, skin, and muscle to create a smoother, more youthful contour around the eyes. In the case of lower surgery, the fat may be redistributed to reduce puffiness or fill hollow areas.
5. Closing Incisions: After the necessary adjustments have been made, the incisions will be closed with fine sutures. Your surgeon will provide you with post-operative instructions to promote proper healing and minimize any discomfort.
6. Recovery: Recovery from this surgery is generally quick, with most patients returning to their normal activities within 7 to 10 days. Swelling and bruising around the eyes are common in the first week but will gradually subside.

Recovery and Results

After this, most patients experience mild swelling and bruising, which typically resolves within a week or two. Your surgeon will provide you with detailed post-operative care instructions to ensure a smooth recovery. You may be advised to use cold compresses, sleep with your head elevated, and avoid strenuous activity during the initial healing period.

Initial results from eyelid surgery are often visible once the swelling goes down, but it can take several weeks to fully appreciate the final outcome. The result is a more refreshed and youthful appearance around the eyes, with long-lasting improvements to your overall facial look.

Why Choose Cilento Facial Plastics?

At Cilento Facial Plastics, we are proud to be one of the leading providers in the Houston area. Our board-certified surgeon has extensive experience in performing both upper and lower blepharoplasty, and we take a personalized approach to each patient’s care. Here’s why so many patients trust us for their eyelid surgery:

• Expertise and Experience: Our surgeon is board-certified and has performed numerous surgery procedures with excellent results.
• Customized Treatment Plans: We understand that every patient is unique, which is why we create individualized treatment plans that address your specific concerns and aesthetic goals.

Natural-Looking Results: Our focus is on providing subtle, natural-looking results that enhance your appearance without making you look overdone.