If you wake up in the morning and drooping lids or undereye bags make it look like you stayed awake all night, an eyelid lift or blepharoplasty at Awaken Aesthetics can help. This procedure restores bright, alert-looking eyes that boost your confidence and help you look well-rested and ready for the day no matter how much sleep you get.
What is an Eyelid Lift or Blepharoplasty?
Also widely known as eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty, this procedure can be performed on the upper or lower eyelids to address concerns such as wrinkles, loose skin, and undereye puffiness and bags. With a relatively short recovery time and rejuvenating results, eyelid lifts are popular for men and women. They are performed alone or combined with other procedures, such as a brow lift to correct heavy or sagging brows.
How is an Eyelid Lift Performed?
The details of your procedure will depend on whether your surgeon treats the upper lids, lower lids, or both. Incisions are made in the eyelid crease, along the lower lid, or inside the eyelid. They are used to tighten skin, reduce puffiness, and reposition fat pads for a smoother, more even appearance. Eyelid surgery is generally performed using local anesthetic or IV sedation as needed.
What to Expect After an Eyelid Lift
Because it uses small incisions and no general anesthesia, recovery after an eyelid lift is usually quick and free of complications. You will have several follow-up appointments so we can monitor your progress and support you through the process.
Eyelid Lift Recovery
You can expect some swelling in the area after your procedure, although sleeping with your head elevated will help reduce this effect. Most people can return to low-activity jobs within a week. Swelling generally fades within a week or two, and your incisions will fade over the next few months. Your surgeon will assess your healing and clear you to return to your exercise routine, including lifting, a few weeks to a month after your blepharoplasty.
Eyelid Lift Results
Your eyelid lift results may be noticeable almost immediately, but you will start to see what you expected after a few days as the swelling improves. Your results will continue to develop for the next few months as leftover swelling fades and your incisions become nearly undetectable. Results are long-lasting, but the aging process will continue, so you will still see changes over time.
Am I a Good Candidate for an Eyelid Lift?
Blepharoplasty is recommended for healthy adults who want to address signs of aging, undereye bags, and other eyelid concerns. Candidates should have realistic expectations and have no health or eye conditions that would affect their results. If you have concerns about drooping brows that give your eyes a “hooded” appearance, you may benefit from a brow lift.
Take the Next Step
Want to learn more about what you can expect from an eyelid lift? Schedule a consultation at Awaken Aesthetics in Torrance, CA, to learn more by calling (310) 791-2233