Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) in Westchester County, NY

In some individuals, excess skin and fat around the eyes can cause a drooping effect causing them to look older or tired. In his Dobbs Ferry and Scarsdale, NY plastic surgery offices, Dr. Neal Goldberg is proud to offer cosmetic eyelid surgery to combat droopy or puffy eyelids.

• Corrects drooping or puffy eyelids
• Removes excess skin of the eyelids

Am I a good candidate for eyelid surgery?

Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, can be performed on most patients 35 and older. In fact, more than 200,000 individuals underwent eyelid surgery in the US in 2009, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. These patients chose eyelid surgery to correct stretched eyelid skin and baggy or droopy eyelids, which can often be hereditary.

Individuals who suffer from some of the following conditions may not be good candidates for eyelid surgery: thyroid problems like hypothyroidism and Graves’ disease, dry eye or insufficient tears, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and detached retina or glaucoma.

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What can I expect from the procedure?

Prior to surgery, the patient may need to undergo a medical evaluation including a vision test in which the opthalmologist will share relevant information with Dr. Goldberg. When the surgery is performed, it is done on an outpatient basis and takes between one and three hours to complete. A local anesthetic is used to numb the area around the eyes. Dr. Goldberg will then make incisions that follow the natural lines of the eyelids, in the creases of the upper eyelids and below the lashes in the lower lids.

The surgeon then separates the skin from the fatty tissue and muscle underneath, repositioning or removing the excess fat. Sagging muscle and skin are also trimmed. Using very fine sutures, the surgeon closes the incisions. Dr. Goldberg may also opt to use the transconjunctivital eyelid surgery technique, in which an incision will be made in the lower lid, and only a conservative amount of fat will be removed.

What will my life be like after eyelid surgery?

The recovery time following eyelid surgery is approximately ten days. As the anesthesia wears off, the eyelids may feel tight and sore. The patient should keep their head elevated for several days and may be prescribed medication to control any pain. Cold compresses may also be used to reduce swelling and bruising. The patient cannot wear contact lenses for about two weeks and may resume exercise after about three weeks.

As with other surgical procedures, some complications are possible and may include blurred vision, swelling, bruising and itching.

For more information about eyelid surgery procedures in Dobbs Ferry and Scarsdale New York, contact the office of Westchester County plastic surgeon Dr. Neal Goldberg.