The eyelid lift, also known as Blepharoplasty, is a plastic surgery procedure designed to rejuvenate and reshape an aging upper and/or lower eyelid by removing excess skin, muscle and sometimes fat. The eyelid lift can improve the appearance of bagginess along the upper eyelids and puffiness and dark circles below the lower eyelids. The surgery may be performed on the upper eyelids, the lower eyelids, or on both.

Below are some of the common issues upper eyelid surgery addresses:

• It removes excess skin from the upper eyelids
• It removes excess fatty deposits or puffiness in the upper eyelid
• It can improve visibility by removing excess sagging skin from the upper eyelid

Contact Coastal Vision today to schedule an evaluation with Dr. Alana Jasper-Trotter to see if you are a candidate for the Blepharoplasty procedure!

Ideal candidates for eyelid surgery are in good physical health with no life-threatening illness, medical conditions or eye diseases. They should be non-smokers and have positive, realistic expectations.

• The incisions for eyelid surgery will be hidden within your natural eyelid creases or made inside the lid.
• The procedure may be performed on the upper lids alone, the lower lids alone or on both the upper and lower eyelids together.
• Excess skin will be removed, and depending on the patient’s individual needs and goals, fat deposits will be repositioned or removed, and muscles and tissue will be tightened.
• The incisions are closed with removable or absorbable sutures.
• Results will be revealed gradually while you heal and as the swelling and bruising of the procedure lessen.

As with any surgical procedure, there are risks. It is important to know these risks and discuss them as well as any questions or concerns you may have with Dr. Alana Jasper-Trotter. Following the procedure, you will have certain restrictions to adhere to during the healing period.

Anesthesia is administered orally or through general anesthesia.

Through an incision in the natural eyelid crease, excess skin and fatty tissue is removed from the eyelids, leaving a natural-appearing, nicely contoured eyelid. The incision will fade to an almost imperceptible healing line within a few months. Makeup can be easily applied.

Upper Blepharoplasty candidates include individuals who are concerned with the heaviness of the upper eyelids or a loss of definition of the upper eyelid crease resulting from excess skin. Excess fat is typically not a concern with the upper eyelids. Female patients will often express difficulty with makeup application along the upper eyelid. In severe cases, there may be some loss of peripheral vision caused by excess skin hanging over the lid; in these cases, after a proper evaluation, it may be determined that this procedure may be deemed medically necessary and covered by insurance.  

Schedule an appointment today with Dr. Alana Jasper-Trotter!