What is upper eyelid blepharoplasty?

Blepharoplasty of the upper eyelids is becoming an increasingly popular procedure for people in their forties, as it is the only effective technique for rejuvenating the eyes. Performed by a surgeon specialized in eyelid surgery, this low-risk procedure restores life and dynamism to a face without altering its original expression.
Blepharoplasty of the eyelids is equally popular with men and women. This eyelid surgery can be either cosmetic or restorative, depending on the type of look.

Dr. Hayot treats cocker’s eye, doe’s eye, bulging eye, round eye and all types of eyes with a wide range of eyelid surgery techniques.

What is inner eyelid blepharoplasty?

Like upper blepharoplasty, this operation is designed to rejuvenate the eyes, making the eyelid more toned. The best technique for achieving a natural result is to re-tension the eyelid muscle. This is known as a “subpalpebral lower eyelid lift”. Lower blepharoplasty offers many advantages when performed with a laser scalpel. In particular, it avoids the risk of round eyes, and eliminates the “orbicular bulge” under the eye.

How is a Blepharoplasty performed?

During an initial consultation with the eyelid surgeon, the patient is given an estimate, informed consent and a full description of the procedure for eyelid surgery. During this initial meeting, the cosmetic surgeon answers all questions and concerns about the operation.

A precise diagnosis of the type of look and aging of the eyelids is made by the specialist. A range of techniques is used to precisely analyze the indications for blepharoplasty. The surgeon often observes bags that accompany sagging skin. In such cases, the pockets can be removed with a laser scalpel during the same operation. If, on the other hand, the patient has hollow circles, Dr. Hayot will propose lipofilling of the circles.

On the day of the operation, the patient generally returns to the clinic in the morning on an empty stomach, and leaves in the afternoon with a companion. Blepharoplasty is a rapid operation, and the post-operative period is generally easy and does not involve lengthy social withdrawal. For maximum comfort, it is advisable to allow around 10 days of social withdrawal.

When eyelid surgery is performed by an expert hand using a small amount of skin removal, the result is extremely natural! The scar, hidden in the crease of the eyelid, disappears after a few weeks.

Am I a good candidate for eyelid blepharoplasty?

Contrary to popular belief, blepharoplasty of the upper or lower eyelids is not just for the over-40s… some young people in their twenties have recourse to this procedure to treat the consequences of a disturbing and unsightly genetic inheritance. To ask for Dr. Hayot’s opinion or to meet him in Paris, please fill in the contact form and attach your photo!

Blepharoplasty of the eyelids is intended for people who have a significant excess of fat in the inner eye area or a cap (excess fat or skin on the upper eyelid).

What are the contraindications to Blepharoplasty?

Here are the contraindications to blepharoplasty:

• Dry eye due to low tear production
• Retinal detachment, cataracts or any known corneal problems (contact lenses should not be worn for a week after surgery)
• Cardiovascular, hypertension and coagulation problems
• Taking anticoagulants, capillary fragility and potential sources of bleeding
• Known problems of recurrent oedema or difficulties in healing.
• Monophthalmos
• Chronic conjunctivitis or keratitis

To find out if you are eligible for this aesthetic eyelid surgery, askDr. Hayot for advice.

If the procedure is not feasible, Dr. Hayot may recommend a mini-facelift, eyebrow tweezers or laser eyelid resurfacing.

What results can I expect from an eyelid blepharoplasty?

As with all cosmetic surgery on the face, it’s important to be reasonable about the expected result. The plastic surgeon is not a magician; he can rejuvenate a part of his patient’s face very significantly, but the result must be nuanced to be natural. Dr. Hayot is an advocate of discreet, unobtrusive eye surgery. With blepharoplasty, the entire upper third of the face is rejuvenated by 5, 10 or 15 years, but the facial expression is not distorted!

The result is visible 3 months after the operation and is definitive after 6 months. Since the skin of the face is thin and fragile, healing takes place step by step, and it is essential to follow the post-op recommendations of the plastic surgeon to avoid the risks and complications of eyelid surgery.

With this procedure, patience and rest are generally the order of the day, and even if the results are long in coming, they are ultimately extremely edifying!