Eyelid Rejuvenation Surgery, Sydney

Eyelid rejuvenation surgery is one of the most common and rewarding plastic surgery procedures and can be performed alone or in combination with other facial plastic surgery.

Attractive eyes have a tremendous impact on appearance.

Before Eyelid Rejuvenation Surgery

Medicine and natural preparations that increase the risk of bleeding need to be stopped a week before planned eyelid surgery. Stopping smoking will help the healing process and also slow the ageing process.

Upper Eyelids

As one ages, the skin of the upper eyelids starts to droop and rest on the upper eyelashes. For some patients, there is a family history and the process can begin in the 40's. If the skin is heavy and excessive, it can obstruct vision and surgery can become me'dically necessary. The incision for upper eyelid surgery is made in the upper eyelid crease, and is well hidden when healed.

Lower Eyelids

Bags related to lower eyelids can be a genetic feature, or part of the aging process. Bags are caused by loosening of the orbital septum, and prolapse of the fat around the eyes. Depending on the depth of the eye socket, the surgeon may not achieve the same result in all the patients having lower eyelid surgery.

The incision for lower eyelid surgery is made just under the eyelash line and is inconspicuous when healed.

Festoons

A festoon is a puffy swelling on the cheek, just below the lower eyelid. As it is in the skin of the cheek, not the lower eyelids, it has to be treated separately. Laserlipolysis, which involves using a laser to liquefy fat and induce skin contraction, is ideal for mild cases of festoons. Severe festoons may have to be excised surgically if the patient wishes to have them treated. Recovery from surgery

After Eyelid Rejuvenation Surgery

Discomfort is mild after eyelid surgery, and sleeping with the head elevated on a pillows for a few days help to decrease swelling. Bruising subsides in about 2 weeks. Strenuous activity need to be minimised for those 2 weeks, to minimise the chance of bleeding. The eyes will be sensitive to light initially so sunglasses are essential for the first week after surgery.

Fix Ears That Stick Out

Ear reshaping, also known as otoplasty, is a very simple procedure that is normally performed on children around age 6, but can be performed on adults as well.