Blepharoplasty is surgery on the eyelids. It can address heaviness in the upper lids that shadows your vision, and it can soften the bags and hollows that make the lower lids look tired. But “eyelid surgery” is really two different operations. Upper...
The first seven days after eyelid surgery are the ones patients ask about most, and they follow a fairly predictable pattern. This guide covers what is normal, what you should be doing each day to stay comfortable, and — most importantly — the small number of signs...
As we age, the area around the eyes is usually the first place to show it — fine lines, hollowing under the eye, crepey texture, a heavier-looking upper lid. Many people assume eyelid surgery is the only answer. For a meaningful number of patients, it isn’t....
Swelling and bruising after eyelid surgery are not complications. They are the expected biological response to an incision, and almost every patient gets some of both. What varies is how much, how long, and how well it is managed. This guide covers what to expect week...
Two questions come up more than any others in the weeks after eyelid surgery: why do my eyes feel dry and gritty, and why does one side look different from the other. Both are common. Both usually settle. But “usually” is not...