Dr. Stephan Baker : Eyelid Surgery - Miami Plastic Surgeon

Eyelid Surgery

While no facial aging is good facial aging, it can be particularly unappealing when it occurs around the eyes. Weakened eyelid tissues can lead to crow’s feet, excess lid tissue, and poor fat distribution. Aging around the eyes can contribute to a tired, worn, or angry appearance that significantly ages you. Additionally, drooping upper eyelids can have a negative impact on a patient’s vision. Eyelid surgery can smooth the tissues around your eyes for a refreshed and youthful appearance.

Achieved With Eyelid Surgery

Excess skin accumulation on the upper eyelids can cause them to be heavy. As your eyelids begin to droop, you may notice a change in your appearance or that your ability to see worsens. The unwanted skin from around your eyes is eliminated during eyelid surgery for a brighter facial appearance and improved peripheral vision.

Eyelid Surgery Techniques

Upper Eyelid Lift

Your incision is placed in the natural crease of the upper eyelid to prevent visible scarring
Excess upper eyelid skin is trimmed away, and unwanted fat deposits are removed
The remaining tissues are repositioned to improve eyelid appearance and visibility
Dr. Baker takes great care to remove only the necessary amount of tissue to prevent interference with eyelid closure

Lower Eyelid Lift

A transcutaneous approach places the incision just below the lash line to reduce scarring and to lift the lower lid
- Excess lower eyelid skin is removed
A transconjunctival approach creates the incision along the inside of the lower eyelid for no visible scarring
- Fat is removed or repositioned from within the lower eyelid
- A puffy under-eye appearance is often caused by fatty tissue in the lower eyelids

Addressing Any Concerns You May Have

You will experience some bruising and swelling around the eyes. Cold eye compresses and keeping your head elevated will help minimize excess swelling. An antibiotic eye ointment should be applied to improve healing. Patients may wear sunglasses to hide their healing eyes in public and to protect their incisions from direct sun exposure. Patients can return to work within one week of their surgery and can usually resume their regular exercise routine after three weeks. Your swelling may last up to six weeks following your procedure.

Frequently Asked Questions About Eyelid Surgery

Where will my Eyelid Surgery be performed?

Dr. Baker performs all of his procedures in a fully accredited ambulatory surgery center that is owned and operated by a major hospital.

Am I a good candidate for eyelid surgery?

Eyelid surgery is designed to correct sagging eyelid tissue, which usually begins to accumulate in patients between 40 and 50 years of age. Younger patients may benefit from non-surgical treatments if they don’t have pronounced eyelid drooping. Patients with aging eyes caused by heavy, drooping brows may benefit more from brow lift surgery.

What procedures can be combined with my eyelid surgery for an improved facial appearance?

Patients may have multiple areas of facial aging that will not all be addressed by eyelid lift surgery. Combining facial procedures is an effective and efficient way to achieve the total facial rejuvenation you may desire. Procedures you may consider combining include:

Fat Grafting to the lower eyelid/cheek junction to smoothen the transition
A facelift to eliminate sagging tissues in the lower two-thirds of the face
BOTOX® Cosmetic injections to treat crow’s feet and frown lines
Dermal fillers to smooth wrinkles around the nose and mouth
A lateral brow lift to correct drooping brows

How long will my results last?

Eyelid surgery is designed to provide long-lasting correction to sagging eyelids. Routine non-surgical treatments may be used to prevent future wrinkles from developing around the eyes.

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