The eyes and eyelids both play an essential role in overall facial aesthetics and facial structure. As collagen and elastin decline with age, the delicate skin surrounding the eyes develops fine wrinkles and starts to sag (sagging skin/drooping skin). These signs of aging can lead to an aged, tired or less rested apperance. Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery blepharoplasty), also called an eyelid lift or eye lift, corrects these issues and beautifully restores a youthful appearance to the upper and lower eyelids.
Eyelid surgery can treat excess skin on the upper eyelid/upper lids and address bags under the eyes/under eye bags in the lower eyelids/lower lids by reducing protruding fat (excess fat) or reposition fat when appropriate. Dr. Eric Pugash offers effective eyelid surgery procedures that lead to long-lasting, natural-looking results. Learn more about how this cosmetic eyeelid surgery/cosmetic surgery option can allow you to look as energized as you feel.
Contact our office at (604) 522-5199 to schedule your consultation for eyelid surgery at our Vancouver, BC plastic surgery office.
Dr. Pugash uses several different surgical techniques to produce customized results for patients. The right blepharoplasty procedure for you depends on your cosmetic concerns and ultimate goals. Blepharoplasty surgery of the eyelids can produce very pleasing facial rejuvenation, leaving little or no evidence that any operation has been carried out. The goal is a natural, more youthful-looking eyelid with a defined natural crease. You and Dr. Pugash will decide on the technique that is best for you during your initial consultation.
Depending on your goals, Dr. Pugash may perform upper blepharoplasty (upper eyelid surgery) and/or lower blepharoplasty (lower eyelid blepharoplasty). In some cases, ptosis repair may be discussed if droopy upper eyelids are caused by eyelid muscle weakness rather than excess skin alone.
Eyelid surgery can address the upper and lower eyelids:
Upper eyelid surgery (upper eyelid surgery/upper blepharoplasty) addresses droopy eyelids and sagging eyelid skin that hangs over the eyes and fatty deposits that create a bulky lid appearance. This surgical procedure requires an incision along the natural crease of the upper eyelid. A crescent of excess skin (extra skin) is then removed, and underlying fat is reduced (fat removal/remove excess fat). The skin is carefully stitched so that only a minimal scar is created at the natural eyelid crease.
The result of upper eyelid blepharoplasty is a defined eyelid contour with a smooth, youthful appearance to the skin. This procedure is also an excellent option for creating a double fold for Asian patients. It is also chosen by patients who have naturally hooded eyelids, rather than age-related changes.
Lower eyelid surgery (lower eyelid surgery/lower blepharoplasty) treats fatty deposits under the eyes (bags under the eyes/under eye bags) and drooping lower eyelid skin. The incision is made on the inside of the lower eyelid or just below, at the lower lash line, depending on the patient’s cosmetic goals. Through these incisions, excess fat is removed or the surgeon may reposition fat to smooth contour, and sagging skin is trimmed (remove excess skin). The results of lower eyelid surgery provide a naturally refreshed and well-rested appearance.
View our photo gallery to see before-and-after photos of prior blepharoplasty/eyelid lift patients.
Some patients pursue this surgery to correct age-related cosmetic changes, while others have inherited traits that cause them to seek treatment in their 20s or 30s. In either case, eyelid surgery is an excellent option for rejuvenating the eye area and creating a defined eyelid contour.
Ideal candidates for this procedure include healthy men and women who exhibit:
For optimal rejuvenation, eyelid lift surgery can be carried out in combination with other procedures such as brow lift and facelift surgery. A brow lift may be recommended if the upper eyelid condition is accompanied by sagging of the eyebrows. Hollowing around the bony orbit below the eye can be addressed with fat grafting. During your initial consultation, Dr. Pugash will create a personalized treatment plan to achieve your desired results.
Contact our office at (604) 522-5199 to schedule your consultation for eyelid surgery at our Vancouver, BC plastic surgery office.
Ready to turn back the hands of time, enhance body contours or conceal aesthetic imperfections? Schedule a consultation with Dr. Eric Pugash today to learn more about how Dr. Pugash can help you achieve your aesthetic goals.
Dr. Pugash has built a busy cosmetic surgery practice that thrives on the referrals of satisfied patients. He and his staff take pride in their friendly office atmosphere, thorough patient education, and meticulous care both before and after surgery.
Dr. Pugash provides complete care following your eyelid surgery, so you remain comfortable, return quickly to all your usual activities, and obtain the best possible results. During the recovery period, he will ask you to return several times to his office for follow-up visits. At that time, Dr. Pugash will assess your healing progress and answer any questions you might have. Also, he may also evaluate your candidacy for future treatments, such as short scar facelift. Patients are usually presentable within two to two-and-a-half weeks after blepharoplasty. You may experience swelling and bruising during the first week; cold compresses and keeping your head elevated can help. Mild or slight discomfort is common early on.
Potential complications of eyelid surgery include reactions to the anesthetic, infection, bleeding, scarring, injury to the eye or the muscles of the eye and eyelid, pulling down of the lower lid, unevenness, or other unsatisfactory aesthetic results. Temporary dryness or tearing may occur after surgery. These risks are rare when a fully certified plastic surgeon performs your procedure.
Potential complications of eyelid surgery include reactions to the anesthetic, infection, bleeding, scarring, injury to the eye or the muscles of the eye and eyelid, pulling down of the lower lid, unevenness, or other unsatisfactory aesthetic results. Temporary dryness or tearing (tear production) may occur after surgery. These risks are rare when a fully certified plastic surgeon performs your procedure. Rare risks can include blood clots, detached retina, or bleeding from blood vessels; certain medical conditions such as thyroid problems, high blood pressure/blood pressure concerns, circulatory disorders, or other circulatory disorders may affect surgical planning.
Patients can wear eyeglasses immediately after surgery. It’s recommended that patients wait at least two weeks before inserting contact lenses because this can disrupt the incisions. Dr. Pugash will provide you with detailed aftercare information and will let you know when you can resume wearing contacts. Some patients are advised to wear dark sunglasses outdoors during early healing.
Most of the swelling and bruising will be gone after two weeks. While the eyelids appear very much improved at this point, the final results will not be apparent for six to twelve months.
What Other Procedures Are Available?
Dr. Pugash takes great pride in helping all his patients achieve their aesthetic goals. He offers a full range of sophisticated treatments including facelift and facial implants. He also performs otoplasty for Vancouver patients wishing to make a more proportionate ear appearance. In addition to performing advanced facial plastic and cosmetic procedures, Dr. Pugash is a highly skilled breast augmentation surgeon. Some patients also ask about skin resurfacing or non surgical treatments as adjuncts; these may be discussed based on goals.
Dr. Pugash will do everything to make the procedure as comfortable as possible. An anesthesiologist will administer sedation so you are relaxed, and Dr. Pugash will place local anesthesia (local anesthetic) under the skin, so you feel nothing. Also, Dr. Pugash will give you a prescription for analgesic medication to ensure a comfortable healing process. Most eyelid surgery is an outpatient procedure/outpatient surgery.
Most blepharoplasty patients report long-lasting satisfaction and an improved facial appearance (refreshed appearance). However, eyelid surgery does not stop the natural aging process. Depending on factors such as your genetic makeup and lifestyle, you may notice natural aging effects appearing five to seven years after surgery. At that point, you may opt to have a follow-up surgery or employ non-surgical solutions like dermal fillers or Botox.
Most blepharoplasty patients report long-lasting satisfaction and an improved facial appearance (refreshed appearance). However, eyelid surgery does not stop the natural aging process. Depending on factors such as your genetic makeup and lifestyle, you may notice natural aging effects appearing five to seven years after surgery. At that point, you may opt to have a follow-up surgery or employ non-surgical solutions like dermal fillers or Botox.
During an eyelid lift (blepharoplasty eyelid) procedure, the plastic surgeon evaluates your facial structure, reviews your medical history, and plans incision placement in the natural crease (upper eyelid) or inside/along the lower lid (lower eyelids). For upper eyelid surgery, the surgeon removes excess skin and may remove excess fat or reshape fat pockets. For lower eyelid surgery, the surgeon may remove excess fat, reposition fat, and trim excess skin to reduce bags under the eyes and improve a rested appearance. Eyelid surgery is typically performed as an outpatient surgery with local anesthesia and sedation or general anesthesia, depending on your plan.
Dr. Eric Pugash and his dedicated team help all their patients achieve their cosmetic goals. Dr. Pugash recognizes financial considerations may prevent many from realizing their aesthetic desires. To help make plastic surgery accessible for everyone, he offers several financing options.
