What to Expect After Eyelid Surgery
Our skin’s elasticity declines as we age, causing it to sag and fat pads around the eyes to protrude forward. The sagging skin causes bags under the eyes and drooping upper eyelids. At Awaken Aesthetics, Dr. Eric S. Ahn performs eyelid surgery for patients interested in restoring their bright eyes and leaving the tired look behind.
What is Eyelid Surgery?
Eyelid surgery, a type of oculoplastic surgery, rejuvenates the eyes by removing excess skin and fat on the eyelids. Multiple factors contribute to sagging eyelid skin, including excessive sun exposure, smoking, age, and overall health.
There are a few types of eyelid surgery offered at Awaken Aesthetics. Eyelid surgery can be performed on the upper and/or lower eyelids, and we also offer revision blepharoplasty. Most procedures take 60 minutes under local anesthesia or IV sedation. View More Patient Results
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What Should You Expect After Eyelid Surgery?
After surgery, we recommend avoiding physical work and strenuous activities for at least a week; however, it may take several weeks for all the swelling to resolve. Most patients can do light activities after […]