The skin of the eyelids can sag over time becoming loose and baggy with age. Puffiness around the eyes can also be caused by the fat contents extruding beyond the confines of the orbit. The appearances can give an expression of being tired or sad. In some instances, the excess skin can interfere with your vision.
During a blepharoplasty the loose folds of extra skin and excess fat tissues are removed in precise fashion. The incision is placed in the natural folds to minimise scarring. In some instances, fat is added (fat grafting) to regions such as the tear troughs and hollow regions around the eye sockets to add volume in an aesthetic fashion.
Eyelid crease formation and tightening of the relaxed lower lids are sometimes performed to form an aesthetically pleasing shape. The surgical procedure is performed as an outpatient procedure or overnight stay. Depending on complexity of the surgeries, Dr Randle will discuss the choice of anaesthesia and hospital stay at the consultation. Cool packs are applied after surgery and stitches removed 5-7 days. In general, most of the swelling subsides around 2 weeks.