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Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty Overview
Facts About Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty
Typical Timing/Age
Patients are usually over 50 years of age.
Cost
$2,750 if done in the office. $3,400 if done in OR. *This is an estimation & prices may vary.
Goal
To improve the appearance of the eyes by effacing the orbital-malar sulcus and smoothing out the lower eyelid skin.
Preparation
Patients should wait at least 6 months after LASIK vision surgery. Patients should also have any dry eye symptoms treated prior to undergoing elective cosmetic eyelid surgery.
Hospital stay
This procedure does not require a hospital stay.
Positioning
After blepharoplasty, you should sleep with your head elevated above your heart for a few days to help reduce the swelling.
Showering
You may shower immediately following surgery.
Sex
Wait 1 week because you don’t want to increase your blood pressure during the early healing period.
Work
You may be bruised for 1-2 weeks. If you have a desk job you can return to work as soon as you are comfortable doing so. Most people take 1-2 weeks off work.
Showering
You may shower immediately following surgery.
Problem
The primary deformity in most patients seeking lower eyelid blepharoplasty is the presence of a “tear trough” or “orbital-malar sulcus” which creates the appearance of lower eyelid bags and a tired appearance. This is usually caused by a ligament that tethers the skin to the bone of the inferior orbital rim (see image below). Skin laxity, wrinkles, and pigment changes are other reasons patients seek lower eyelid rejuvenation.
Facility
Office, Surgery Center or Hospital
Anesthesia
Local anesthesia if done in the office or general anesthesia in a surgery center or hospital.
Assistance
You will be able to walk around, feed and bathe yourself. Depending on your pain medication requirements, you may not be able to drive or care for others.
Walking After Surgery
You are encouraged to walk around as much as possible to help reduce the risk of DVT and thromboembolism.
Swelling
Usually greatest around 3 days after surgery from which time it starts to subside. Some patients remain a little swollen for 2 months.
Bruising
Usually subsides by 1 week.
Risks & Complications
Lower eyelid malposition, dry eyes, chemosis, asymmetry, bleeding, infection, prolonged swelling, need for revision, complications related to anesthesia.
Related Procedures
Brow Lift
Chin Augmentation
Extended Neck Lift
Short Scar Neck Lift
Before & After Gallery
Procedures are performed by board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Butler, Dr. Leveque, and Dr. Patterson in Pensacola, FL.
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