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We perform blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) near Dearborn and West Bloomfield. Eyelid surgery is known medically as blepharoplasty. Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that improves the upper and lower eyelids. The goal is to remove excess skin and bulging fat in the upper and lower eyelids which helps to visually brighten and rejuvenate the eyes. Procedures targeting each area are called upper and lower eyelid surgery respectively. During eyelid surgery, the muscle may also be tightened depending on need. The result is a more youthful appearance to the periorbital region. It may also be beneficial to people whose sagging upper eyelids obstruct their vision. If you have excess skin in your upper lids and sagging lower eyelids, you may be a good candidate for blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery).Blepharoplasty surgery can be performed alone, but it’s commonly performed at the same time as a facelift. This can ensure a more complete result with the appearance of your eyelids.
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What to expect during your Eyelid Lift?
Anesthesia
Usually local with IV sedation
Length of Surgery
1 to 2 hours
In / Outpatient
Generally out-patient in our accredited on-site surgery center
How is the surgery performed?
You will be given detailed instructions on how to prepare for eyelid surgery. During eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), your plastic surgeon makes lower eyelid incisions just below the eyelashes, extending slightly into the crow’s feet lines. The lower eyelid transconjunctival incision involves an incision on the inside of the lower lid. This method leaves no external scar but only removes fat. For upper eyelid surgery, your plastic surgeon makes incisions in the natural eyelid crease, meaning faint incisions are only invisible with your eyes closed (they can be easily concealed with cosmetics). The excess fat and skin from the sagging upper eyelids are removed, and incisions are closed. Our plastic surgeons will provide detailed blepharoplasty recovery instructions.
Why Choose Straith Clinic?
At the Straith Clinic, we understand that no two patients are alike and therefore, no two eyelid surgeries are alike. Meeting the unique needs of our patients coupled with our knowledge, surgical experience, and training is what separates us from other plastic surgeons in Dearborn, Michigan.
3 Weeks
How long is Eyelid Lift recovery?
Reading: 2 to 3 days. Contact lenses: 2 weeks or more. Back to work: 5 to 10 days. Strenuous activity: about 3 weeks.
What Are the Risks?
No surgical procedure is risk-free, and that includes plastic surgery like eyelid surgery. During your consultation with one of our plastic surgeons, they will review the possible complications with blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) so you can make an educated decision.
Blepharoplasty Eyelid Surgery in Bingham Farms, MI
With an established track record of 90 years, an accredited facility, and thousands of satisfied patients throughout Dearborn, metro Detroit, Michigan, and the U.S., the Straith Clinic has earned an excellent reputation for cosmetic surgery of the face and body. Call us today at 248-270-5272 or send us an email to schedule a consultation during which you can discuss our facial and body services and tour our facility, including our on-site operating facility.