About Reviews Procedures Gallery Patient Info Contact 415.781.2081 BLEPHAROPLASTY | EYELID LIFT. With the eyes being the most important facial feature, a minor enhancement would have a drastic improvement in your facial expression. With the skin around the eye is the most delicate and thin, it is the first to show signs of aging. With just a minor surgery, signs of aging can be reversed and even sometimes the eye vision is improved. Even in younger individuals, fat deposits can develop around the eye, resulting in a more puffy and tired look. Contact Us BLEPHAROPLASTY Q + A. DOES DR. WEIL PERFORM A BLEPHAROPLASTY AS AN IN-OFFICE PROCEDURE OR DOES IT HAVE TO BE DONE IN A SURGICAL OPERATING ROOM? One of the greatest advantages of blepharoplasty is that it’s usually a quick procedure that’s done in Dr. Weil’s office under local anesthesia. First, Dr. Weil makes a small incision along the crease of your upper eyelid — in order to mask any scarring — and performs the following, depending on your goals: Removes or repositions fatty deposits Removes excess skin Tightens the muscles If you’re also tackling your lower eyelids, Dr. Weil makes an incision at your eyelash line and performs the same steps, depending on the extent of work that’s required to meet your desired results. In certain cases, Dr. Weil performs the lower eyelid work through an incision on the inside of your lower eyelid, creating a hidden incision to remove or reposition fat underneath your eyes. WHAT IS BLEPHAROPLASTY? In the simplest of terms, blepharoplasty is a procedure to improve the appearance of your eyelids. Blepharoplasty is split into the upper and lower eyelid but is often done in conjunction. As you age and your skin loses elasticity, especially the delicate skin of your eyelids is often the first to show the effects of time, resulting in drooping or puffy skin that can make you look sad or tired. Dr. Weil performs this simple surgery on both the upper and lower eyelids to address: Upper eyelids with excess skin that droops, sometimes even affecting your vision Fatty deposits that create puffiness in both the upper and lower lids Bags under your eyes Drooping lower lids that are pulling away from your eyes Wrinkles underneath your eyes Thus resulting in smoother and brighter eyes. WHAT IS THE RECOVERY LIKE AFTER BLEPHAROPLASTY? During the first few days after your blepharoplasty, you’ll experience some swelling, bruising, and minor discomfort. It’s important that you keep your head elevated for the first 24 hours, at least, and apply cold compresses to the area to minimize swelling. Dr. Weil sends you home with complete instructions, follow these instructions for a quicker recovery, which may also include: Applying special ointments Taking prescribed medications Avoiding strenuous activity WHEN WILL I SEE RESULTS? As your eyelids heal, the bruising and swelling will begin to dissipate over two to three weeks. After this period, you’ll notice the full effects of your procedure — your eyes will no longer be hidden behind puffy eyelids. View Gallery DR. WEIL Designed and Managed by DEJI.io About Procedures Patient Info ﻿ Reviews Contact Us