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What You Should Know Before Getting Eyelid Surgery

Looking years younger is among the many improvements you can gain from eyelid surgery. A certified plastic surgeon can correct the worn, tired look caused by sagging lids and puffy undereye bags, making your eyes brighter and more alert. Dr. Eric Pugash will employ his surgical skill and over three decades of plastic surgery experience to rejuvenate your facial expression into a youthful, beautiful version of yourself.

If your upper eyelids obscure your vision or you struggle with prominent undereye bags that make you look exhausted, there’s a good chance you could benefit from blepharoplasty. This popular cosmetic improvement makes subtle, but striking, changes to rejuvenate your upper face.

Facts About Eyelid Surgery

During a consultation, Dr. Pugash will evaluate you and advise whether you are a good candidate for this procedure’s aesthetic and functional benefits. Meanwhile, here are some facts to consider before you commit to eyelid surgery.

 

1. Blepharoplasty Is One of the Most Popular Cosmetic Procedures

An eyelid lift involves removing excess skin and fat from the upper and/or lower eyelids and tightening what remains. According to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, it is one of the most requested plastic surgeries, only exceeded by liposuction and breast augmentation.

Many people combine eyelid surgery with a facelift for a comprehensive facial transformation. This procedure will eliminate loose tissue around your jawline and soften fine lines and wrinkles in your mid-face.

2. Eyelid Surgery Won’t Change Your Appearance

Eyelid surgery won’t change your eye shape and structure. After the procedure, you’ll still be recognizably yourself. An eyelid lift also can’t address a sagging brow or correct eye asymmetry or crow’s feet. Instead, you may wish to consider a brow lift to address forehead wrinkles, fine lines, and a droopy brow.

3. This Procedure Can Make You Look Younger

The delicate skin around your eyes is one of the first places affected by aging. This skin isn’t as elastic as your facial muscles weaken, eyelids may sag, and bags may form in the lower lids. Blepharoplasty can fix these issues for a more rested, alert appearance.

4. It Has Long-Term Benefits

An eyelid lift won’t stop the natural aging process. But the results typically last for many years. And for some of our patients—a lifetime. So to extend your eyelid surgery benefits, keep your face protected by using medical-grade sunscreen and adopting other healthy habits.

5. Scarring Is Minimal

Dr. Pugash carefully makes incisions within the upper lids’ natural creases and at the lower lids’ lash line. You may experience some redness around the incision site, but this fades after a few weeks.

6. Recovery Is Straightforward

During recovery, you may experience mild discomfort, bruising, swelling, and minor vision issues. Any blurriness should fade within a week or two. Most patients return to their normal activities within two weeks. However, results will improve over time, with maximum benefits realized after six months to a year.

Request an Eyelid Surgery Consultation

Before thinking about eyelid surgery, talk to a respected plastic surgeon to learn if it’s right for you. The best candidates for eyelid surgery are in good overall health, with realistic expectations about what the surgery can and cannot do.

If you are considering blepharoplasty in Vancouver, Dr. Pugash would like to discuss your options and goals. Call us at (604) 522-5199 or contact us online to set up your consultation.