The incision is made either with a blade or a laser. The excess skin is removed and sutured together at the natural crease of the eyelid. After 5-7 days, the stitches are removed. There can be a mild to moderate amount of bruising after surgery. The tissue can be a bit swollen for a few weeks.
Ptosis is when the muscles of the upper eyelids weaken and the eyelid droops because of it.
This can occur in addition to dermatochalasis. To correct ptosis, a similar incision is made as in blepharoplasty. Instead of removing excess skin, the surgeon shortens and lifts the eyelid muscle. The shortened muscle can then lift the eyelid fully. Upper lid surgery is often combined with lower lid surgery to create a symmetric and appealing outcome.