| Dr. Jennifer Keagle is a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Here the Doctor has answered some of the common questions bizymoms visitors have about Eyelid Surgery.
Q. What are the benefits of Eyelid Surgery?
A. The main thing people say after having eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) is how "rested" they appear. Blepharoplasty can be performed on the upper and/or lower lid. It helps to reduce the sagging skin of the upper and lower lid, reduce fat/bags and give the eyes a youthful and more "rested" appearance.
Q. Will blepharoplasty correct my crow’s feet?
A. It is not specifically used for "crow’s feet." Some people utilize a mid-face lift to help reduce crow’s feet. Crow’s feet can be easily eliminated with botox, however.
Q. What causes dark circles under the eyes?
A. A number of things can cause dark circles under the eyes. Lack of rest and environmental allergies are just a few of the causes.
Q. How long will eyelid surgery results last?
A. It is difficult to put a time period on the results. Some people love the way they look and never have anything else done. Time will always tick on and some people may find that their skin becomes more lax the more they age and may want to have their lids redone in approximately 10 years.
Q. Will there be scarring?
A. The way I perform upper lid blepharoplasty is with an incision that is hidden in the lid crease in the upper lid. The majority of the work for the lower lid blepharoplasty in done on the inside lining of the lower lid to hide the scar and there is a small "skin pinch" done to reduce the amount of skin remaining which is hidden below the lower lash line. Eyelid skin heals well in general and the scars become very faint or non-existent over time. As with all surgeries, there is always the possibility of complications with eyelid surgery, such as thickened scar and the eyelid pulling down (ectropion). Fortunately, these complications are quite rare.
Q. How long is the recovery?
A. One should plan on being swollen and bruised for the first week. The sutures I use are dissolvable and will come out on their own. To prevent dry eye, which is common after this procedure, you are to use eye lubricant and drops. You should be able to go back to work within one week postoperatively.
Q. What type of surgeon should perform my procedure?
A. As with all cosmetic procedures, there are many specialists that profess to be "cosmetic surgeons." A true plastic surgeon is one that has done a full plastic surgery residency and is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Be aware of the differences. We go through rigorous training to be able to provide you with the best care. I believe one should have cosmetic procedures performed by a board certified plastic surgeon.
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