What is surgical blepharoplasty?

Blepharoplasty is the name given to cosmetic eyelid surgery. In most cases, it involves adding volume to the eyelids by means of microstructure lipo. The patient’s own fat is injected into the eyelid to restore lost volume. This aesthetic procedure is designed to improve the appearance of the upper, lower or both eyelids. It may involve the removal of excess skin, fat or muscle tissue around the eyes.

There are different types of blepharoplasty:

• Upper blepharoplasty removes the excess skin that hides the palpebral crease.
• Inferior blepharoplasty removes bags of fat under the eyes or treats excess skin.
• Addition blepharoplasty involves combining one of the above blepharoplasties with a fat injection or a hyaluronic acid injection.

When is eyelid surgery recommended?

Eyelid surgery is recommended for anyone wishing to improve their eyes and get rid of the signs of time on their eyelids. The operation is made-to-measure. It is also adapted to the patient’s age:

Indeed, from the age of 30, the eyes look increasingly tired. Small pockets of fat and dark circles begin to deepen. Microlipofilling is indicated.
From the forties onwards, the upper third of the face is treated as a whole. The skin of both eyelids and the periorbital area are treated.
After the age of 50, an additional blepharoplasty is required.

Eyelid surgery is recommended for people who show signs of aging around the eyes, such as :

• Excess skin accumulates on the upper or lower eyelids, making the eyes look heavy. Vision may even be obstructed.
• Pockets of fat under the lower eyelids.
• Sagging skin and tissue around the eyes.

Will I have scars after blepharoplasty?

Scarring is a legitimate concern for many patients considering blepharoplasty. Eyelid surgery always results in scars. But fortunately, experienced surgeons always minimize their appearance and make them as unobtrusive as possible. In the vast majority of cases, they are invisible because they are naturally hidden in strategic places.

The location of the scars depends on the type of blepharoplasty and the areas to be treated:

• For upper blepharoplasty, the scars are hidden in the natural crease of the eyelid.
• For a lower blepharoplasty, incisions are made just below the eyelashes of the lower eyelid or, sometimes, on the inside of the eyelid.

In all cases, scars resulting from blepharoplasty gradually fade over time and become less visible as healing progresses. Of course, following your surgeon’s recommendations will help optimize their appearance. Dr. Hayot guides his patients through the healing process. For example, it’s important to avoid exposure to the sun during the recovery period.