When to Consider an Eyelid Lift?

Have you started to look tired even after a night of sleep or noticed puffy bags under your eyes? The skin around your eyes, which is thin to start, becomes thinner with age, causing drooping eyelids and allowing pads of fat to sag and become more visible. An eyelid lift might be the ideal procedure for you if these signs of aging have affected your confidence or caused you to limit your social activities. 

What is an Eyelid Lift or Blepharoplasty?

Several factors combine to make blepharoplasty one of the most popular facial cosmetic surgeries. Few procedures can provide such a rejuvenating effect with as short a recovery time and it can address a wide range of concerns around the eye area. 

An eyelid lift can be performed on both eyelids if needed, while some people have only the upper or lower eyelids treated. You can also combine it with other procedures, such as a brow lift, for an even more youthful look. 

When to Consider an Eyelid Lift

Considering any cosmetic procedure is a highly personal decision, and people have many different reasons for their choices. However, some common signs make many people start to think about having an eyelid lift:

You Have Loose Eyelid Skin

One of the most common effects of aging is thinning skin due to collagen loss. When this thinning affects your eyelids, you may develop wrinkles, sagging, and crepey-looking skin. Blepharoplasty tightens loose skin for a smoother, more alert appearance. 

You Have Puffy Undereye Bags

Bags under your eyes result from a combination of factors, including thinning skin and fat that has shifted or become more noticeable. This procedure can tighten the skin and create a smoother, refreshed look with fewer dark shadows. 

You Always Look Tired

If you always look like you stayed up far too late, an eyelid lift might be the procedure for you. This procedure corrects drooping, tired-looking eyes so you look rejuvenated and alert. 

Your Eyelids Block Your Vision

Some people develop enough skin laxity that the loose skin interferes with their peripheral vision. If this is the case, an eyelid lift can actually help them see better. 

How is an Eyelid Lift Performed?

At El Paso Cosmetic Surgery, blepharoplasty is performed in our accredited surgical facility using general or local anesthesia. Your upper and lower lids can be treated in one surgery. Incisions may be made in a crease of the upper eyelid or inside the lower eyelid, making the resulting scars almost or completely invisible. 

What is Recovery Like After an Eyelid Lift?

After your procedure, you may experience some swelling, bruising, or irritation in the eye area. Most people can return to work and other activities within a few days, although strenuous activities may have to wait a bit longer. Swelling and bruising improve significantly after a few weeks, but you may have some swelling for up to a few months. 

Take the Next Step

Interested in learning more about our eyelid lift for yourself? Schedule a consultation at El Paso Cosmetic Surgery in El Paso, TX today by calling or texting (915) 351-1116.