Upper Blepharoplasty Corrects Eyelids-Long Lasting Results, Raleigh, NC*

This 50-year-old woman felt that she looked tired all the time and it was primarily because of her loose baggy skin of her upper eyelids. She underwent an upper blepharoplasty with removal of excess skin and fat pads from the upper eyelid. Her recovery was swift, within 10 days she was getting back to normal. She stated that it made a huge difference in her appearance and her outlook. She felt less tired and people commented however refreshed she looked. Upper blepharoplasty results are usually quite long lasting and are unlikely to have to be repeated. Sometimes, some excess skin develops but usually a minor revision can be performed. This is generally at least 10 years or more later. It is very rare to have to completely redo an upper blepharoplasty. In general, upper blepharoplasty offers a quick recovery. Women may start using makeup again in about 2 weeks and the scars fade very nicely, often imperceptible. One of the most effective procedures to rejuvenate the face is a blepharoplasty-it is often the first procedure that the patient decides to pursue has it effectively gets rid of the tired look that so many patients complain about.