Wondering About Eyelid Surgery? Here's What to Expect.

What to Expect with Eyelid Surgery?

Do you have excess skin on your upper eyelids that makes you appear tired and strained? Are your under-eye bags making your face appear older?

Excess skin and fat around the eyes, whether due to genetics or age, can add years to your appearance, making you appear tired. A blepharoplasty can help to reduce excess eyelid skin and restore facial harmony.

Dr. Dhaval Patel is a double-board certified plastic surgeon in Naperville who specializes in natural-looking eyelid surgery. This cosmetic procedure improves the overall appearance of your face by making you look younger and more refreshed. Continue reading to learn more about Dr. Dhaval Patel's blepharoplasty procedure.

Eyelid Surgery

Drooping or bagging of the lower or upper eyelids can be reduced with eyelid surgery. Your skin, including your eyelids, can change as you age. While the skin stretches, the supporting muscle may weaken. It allows fat to build up below or above the eyes. As a result, bags beneath the eyes, drooping eyelids, and excess skin around the eyes may appear. It can even cause puffiness in your eyes.

Eyelid surgery removes excess fat and skin from around the eyes while also tightening the muscle. Blepharoplasty is intended to give the eyes a more youthful appearance. Your eyes will appear more youthful and beautiful after removing excess skin around the eyes and reducing under-eye puffiness.

During your consultation, Dr. Dhaval Patel will assess your needs, develop a surgical plan, and explain everything in detail so you are well-informed before the procedure.

 How is the lower eyelid performed?

Lower blepharoplasty is used to reduce puffiness beneath the eyes. Lower eyelid surgery improves the contour of the eyelid beneath the lashes, removing sagging tissue and undereye bags. When necessary, this procedure can be combined with upper eyelid surgery.

Lower eyelid surgery in Chicago- Dr. Dhaval Patel makes an incision just below the lash line to remove excess fat, then carefully lifts the skin to create a flattering appearance.

 How is the upper eyelid performed?

Upper eyelid surgery removes excess skin and fat that hangs over the natural crease of the eye, giving it a hooded appearance. An issue that many older men and women face as their facial skin loses elasticity. Upper eyelid surgery can improve the appearance of the eye by giving it a more rounded appearance. It can restore the function of the eyelid as a medical need by removing excess skin that is impeding a person's vision.

Dr. Dhaval Patel makes an incision along the natural crease of the eyelid to remove excess skin and tissue that weighs down the eyes.

How should you prepare for the surgery?

You must consult with Dr. Dhaval Patel before undergoing any cosmetic procedure. During this initial surgical consultation, he will assess your current anatomy and determine whether you are a good candidate for the surgery you are considering. Dr. Dhaval Patel will perform a physical examination of the area and discuss your desired outcome during this consultation.

Before your consultation, you will be asked to provide a detailed medical history. Dr. Dhaval will go over your medical records with you and go over any pertinent information. Your medical history is necessary because it may affect your eligibility for blepharoplasty.

If you are determined to be a good candidate for blepharoplasty, you must obtain medical clearance from your primary care physician. This step ensures that you are safe to undergo general anesthesia.

If you smoke, you must stop at least two months before your surgery. Depending on your smoking history, you may need to stop smoking up to a year before your surgery. This is necessary because smoking can impede wound healing and cause other complications.

Upper and lower eyelid surgery patients typically enjoy their results for ten years or more. A blepharoplasty is a reshaping procedure that corrects droopy eyelids and reduces puffiness. As a result, patients not only feel better but also appear several years younger. Though we can't stop the aging process, patients at CI Plastic Surgery Clinic can improve their blepharoplasty results with nonsurgical wrinkle-smoothing treatment in Elgin.

Dr. Dhaval Patel is a board-certified surgeon who will walk you through every step of your facial plastic surgery in Barrington. Our team at CI Plastic Surgery clinic can assist you whether you want to look younger or your vision is impaired. We are not only interested in cutting-edge technology and procedures, but we also take the time to learn about your concerns and objectives. Your renewal journey will be unique to you. We are located in different locations like Naperville, Chicago, South Barrington, Elgin, and Orland Park.

Take a look at some before and after pictures from some of our many patients who have had eyelid procedures as you consider eyelid surgery.

If you are considering upper or lower eyelid surgery, we invite you to make an appointment with Dr. Dhaval Patel in Chicago today.