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Eyelid Surgery

Introduction to Eyelid Surgery

Our eyes are often our best features—as the saying goes, the windows of the soul. We see the world through our eyes, and the world reads us back through them. Unfortunately, heavy upper eyelids or puffy lower eyelids, often caused by aging or heredity, can make us appear tired, upset, or even sad when we actually feel energized and cheerful. An eyelid lift, also known as blepharoplasty, can help rejuvenate your eyes, allowing them to reflect your true self better. To learn more about how an eyelid lift can lighten your overall expression and restore youthful energy to your face, call to set up a consultation at the East Coast Advanced Plastic Surgery Centers of New Jersey and New York. To get started on your eyelid lift procedure, we invite you to visit one of our offices in Hoboken, Ridgewood, Livingston, or Manhattan, New York.

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What is a Blepharoplasty?

An eyelid lift, also known as blepharoplasty, improves any sagging or wrinkling around the upper or lower eyelids. Typically, these surgeries involve removing or repositioning excess skin around the eyes to achieve a more youthful appearance for the patient.

Sometimes performed in conjunction with a brow lift or facelift, eyelid surgery can dramatically rejuvenate a tired face. There are several eyelid techniques that can yield optimal results. Your board-certified plastic surgeon will discuss your bone structure, skin condition, and personal goals during your one-on-one consultation at the East Coast Advanced Plastic Surgery offices in New Jersey or New York.

What Are the Benefits of Eyelid Surgery?

Our patients across New Jersey and New York often request a blepharoplasty procedure for the following benefits:

  • Reduced under-eye bags or dark circles
  • Minimized sagginess or fine lines
  • Improved vision after being obstructed by droopiness
  • Symmetry between eyelids
  • Enhanced, alert appearance

Are You a Good Candidate for Eyelid Lift Surgery?

Eyelid surgery can give you a vibrant new look, but surgery isn’t right for everybody. Below is a list to help you determine whether or not blepharoplasty is right for you:

  • You are in good physical condition and can withstand surgery
  • You have a tired, angry, or sad expression regardless of how you feel
  • You have dark circles under your eyes that will not go away
  • You have excessive wrinkling around your upper or lower eyelids
  • You have a good bone structure and retain some skin elasticity
  • You are bothered by signs of aging in your eyes
  • Your upper eyelids have excess skin, causing sagging, puffiness, or problems with your vision
  • Your lower eyelids have sagging fat deposits, causing bags to form under your eyes

What’s the First Step?

Please schedule a consultation to discuss your interest in blepharoplasty at one of our ECAPS Centers in New Jersey or New York. During your one-on-one consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon, you will go over these considerations to ensure that your surgery succeeds.

You should be prepared to discuss your full medical history during your consultation, including any medical conditions, previous surgeries or treatments, drug allergies, current medications, and use of alcohol, tobacco, or illegal substances.

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Special Considerations for Eyelid Lift Surgery

Please reflect upon the following factors before committing to plastic surgery:

  • Expectations: Eyelid lifts can significantly enhance your appearance, but they do not halt the aging process. This is not a permanent procedure, and it is essential that you maintain realistic expectations. Remember: eyelid lifts should be performed for your own happiness, not to please others.
  • Medical conditions: Eyelid procedures are not recommended for individuals with diabetes, heart disease, or a weakened immune system. They are also not recommended for those with eye disorders such as glaucoma, dry eyes, or detached retinas. These factors can complicate surgery and interfere with optimal recovery. It is important that you are healthy enough to withstand surgery before you undergo blepharoplasty.

What to Expect on the Day of Eyelid Surgery

An eyelid lift is typically an outpatient surgery performed under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation. After a few hours of recovery, you will be permitted to go home. Your incisions may require a cold compress or ointment during the recovery process. Your eyes may also be wrapped in gauze dressings for a short period of time.

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Blepharoplasty Recovery

Swelling is most prominent in the first two days post-surgery but greatly improves within two weeks. It may take several weeks for all swelling to finally clear. You should be able to walk immediately following surgery and will be up and about within one to two days after your eyelid lift.

When it comes to eyelid lifts, patients in New Jersey and New York have an excellent option. The highly trained plastic surgeons at New Jersey and New York-based East Coast Advanced Plastic Surgery will be with you during all of your facial procedures. You will be sent home with detailed care instructions to ensure a successful recovery process.

How Much Does Eyelid Surgery Cost in New Jersey and New York City?

The cost of Eyelid Surgery in New Jersey and New York will depend on several factors, including the extent of treatment required to achieve the patient’s best results, the surgical expertise, and facility fees. To receive a comprehensive cost breakdown for your blepharoplasty procedure, please schedule a consultation at any ECAPS location in New Jersey or New York.

Your insurance may cover a blepharoplasty procedure if it is deemed medically necessary. Please refer to your insurance provider for more information.

Why Choose East Coast Advanced Plastic Surgery (ECAPS)?

A blepharoplasty procedure can be the difference between seeming tired and fatigued and having an alert appearance. At East Coast Advanced Plastic Surgery, our focus is on enhancing the patient experience and providing a team of highly skilled and compassionate plastic surgeons to deliver exceptional outcomes across a range of procedures. Each eyelid surgery is tailored to meet our patients’ unique goals and needs, and each surgeon is a highly regarded expert in their specialty. With offices conveniently located to serve Hoboken, Ridgewood, Livingston, Pompton Plains, and Manhattan, we are proud to be a readily available resource to patients in New Jersey and New York.

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You do not have to live with mismatched eyelids or impaired vision! If you want to learn more about blepharoplasty eyelid surgery in New Jersey or New York, contact the highly qualified surgeons at East Coast Advanced Plastic Surgery to schedule a confidential consultation and start the process. You may reach us at 201-449-1000 or use our online form to schedule an appointment right now.

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