What is Upper Blepharoplasty?
Upper eyelid blepharoplasty restores the eyelid’s natural line and imparts a youthful, rested, and refreshed appearance. This is done by removing precisely the right amount of excess skin from the eyelid, thus getting rid of the “heavy” and tired look from the eyes.
Best Doctor for Blepharoplasty
With extensive experience gained over the course of 20 years and a member of American Society of Plastic Surgeons, New York based oculoplastic surgeon Amiya Prasad, M.D. has a keen eye for these types of procedures. He emphasizes that it is essential for a patient to make sure they find the right surgeon to do the job. In the event that an inexperienced surgeon takes an aggressive approach to upper lid blepharoplasty, a patient may be left with an unnatural expression and the inability to fully close their eyes.
See Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty Before and After Pictures of Dr. Amiya Prasad
Reasons to Get Blepharoplasty of Upper Eyelids
People have various reasons for wanting to improve their upper eyelids. Here are some of the most common:
- Age: Over time, the skin of your upper lids lose elasticity and volume, thus allowing it to droop unattractively over the eyes.
- Genetics: Heavy, hooded eyelids run in the family. Sometimes, people experience excessively droopy eyelids to the point where their vision becomes affected.
- Allergies : Due to the delicate nature of the eyelid skin, excess skin on the upper eyelids may sometimes cause irritation. This is especially apparent in runners, who experience irritation when sweat drips down their eyes.
- Cosmetic: Many people of Asian descent including Chinese, Korean, an Japanese desire a double eyelids or a natural crease on their upper eyelid to make the eyes look more open and attractive. Some women also find that having excess skin on the upper eyelids makes it difficult to apply makeup.
How is Blepharoplasty Surgery Performed?
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Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty Recovery
Bruising and swelling is common after surgery and healing can take about a week before the post-surgery signs become less noticeable.
Cold compresses are used in the first 48 hours to minimize bruising and swelling. Pain medications are rarely necessary, but for some people who experience mild discomfort, Tylenol is usually adequate.
You may feel dry eyes, dry sticky or itchy for a week, so the necessary eye drops and ointments will be given to keep the eyes moist and comfortable.
Stitches, which are usually of the absorbable type, are typically dissolved by one week, and thus most people usually return to work at around this time. After about a week or so, patients may wear make-up. Contact lenses can usually be worn in about two weeks.
Non-Surgical Options for Hooded Upper Eyelids
For people with only slightly drooping brows, a simple, non-invasive Botox brow lift can instantly and temporarily help improve the appearance of upper eyelids.
Dr. Amiya Prasad Talks About the Importance of “Super Specialization” in Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
”Many plastic surgeons can do good eyelid surgery, but very few can do exceptional eyelid surgery.” – Dr. Amiya Prasad
Dr. Amiya Prasad’s Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty Techniques
Your Next Step
Take the next step to improve your upper and/or lower eyelids and contact our offices to set up a meeting with Dr. Amiya Prasad. Our staff will be happy to assist you with hotel accommodations and travel arrangements in Manhattan, New York City or Garden City, Long Island if needed. Please note, that we have several members of our staff who are fluent in Spanish should this be desired.