Over time or due to muscular alterations, the eyelids may droop and partially cover the eyes. This can cause heaviness, visual fatigue, difficulty looking up and changes in facial appearance. Eyelid surgery aims to restore proper position and improve function and aesthetics of the periocular area.
What is it?
A surgical procedure that corrects droopy eyelids (ptosis) or removes excess eyelid skin and fat. Depending on the case, the levator muscle may be adjusted, excess tissue removed, or both techniques combined.
Who is it for?
For people with droopy eyelids, excess eyelid skin or conditions that reduce the visual field, cause ocular heaviness or aesthetic concerns. Each case is evaluated individually to determine the most appropriate treatment.
How is it performed?
Surgery is generally performed under local anesthesia with light sedation on an outpatient basis. Discreet incisions are made in the natural eyelid creases to reposition tissues or remove excess skin and fat. Depending on the procedure, surgery usually lasts between 45 and 90 minutes.
Recovery
Mild swelling, bruising and tightness during the first days is normal. Stitches are usually removed between 5 and 7 days, and most people can resume daily activities in a short time following postoperative instructions.