What an Eyelid Lift Can Do for You

Human eyes are made for more than just seeing, they also communicate our feelings. Tired looking eyes more often than not, can communicate things that you may not even be aware of such as lack of sleep, tiredness, stress, or other issues. They can make you look older than you actually are. Cosmetic eyelid surgery can restore a more refreshed, open and natural-looking youthful appearance to aging eyes.

An eyelid lift can smooth wrinkles, address sagging skin, reduce puffiness, and also correct other signs of aging around the lower and upper eyelids.

Our eyelids have the thinnest and most delicate skin as compared to the rest of the body so it is no surprise that the signs of aging usually begin to show around the eyes earlier than in other areas. Our eyes express our emotions and because of this, sagging, drooping eyelid skin can cause a sad, tired, or even angry appearance, even when you are feeling great. This can affect your appearance and make you look older than you are.

An eyelid lift procedure is designed to help in counteracting such changes and restore a naturally refreshed, youthful appearance to the eyes. The results can help an individual feel more confident in his/her appearance. This is due to the fact that the eyelid lift can help your eyes to portray your emotions more accurately. Eyelid surgery also helps if the sagging eyelid skin is obstructing your ability to see clearly, the procedure can eliminate that issue.

Eyelid lift options

Eyelid lift has several different surgical techniques, the technique that a Plastic Surgeon will use depends on the patient’s anatomy and the particular changes which need to be done to achieve the patient’s goals. The techniques include upper eyelid lift, lower eyelid surgery, or both.

Upper Eyelid surgery

Sometimes the eyes can make a person look tired, unhappy, or less alert. The upper eyelids can also seem to lack contour and obscure the upper eyelashes. Wrinkled skin and sagging on the upper eyelids can cause this type of appearance. Upper eyelid surgery can help in removing the excess skin and restore a naturally youthful shape to the eyelids as well as a more open, refreshed appearance to the eyes.

Upper eyelid surgery involves making an incision in the natural crease above the eyes. Through this incision, your Plastic Surgeon will remove a precise amount of excess fat and skin and/or adjust the surrounding muscles to make the desired improvements.

Lower eyelid surgery

The lower eyelid can sometimes be puffy, sagging, or even have ‘bags’ which can make you look tired even though you are well-rested. This can be due to herniated fat which collects beneath the eyes and it can also make you look older than you really are.

Lower eyelid surgery can be the solution to correct the eyelid bags. There are various surgical techniques that a Plastic Surgeon can use to improve the lower eyelids. Incisions are generally made on the outer edge of the lower eyelid, just beneath the eyelashes or inside the eyelid. Through these incisions, the Plastic Surgeon will reposition or remove fat to create a smooth, natural contour beneath the eyelid. Excess sagging skin may also be removed or the lower eyelid muscle tightened depending on the case as this will provide the most natural, effective results.

Eyelid lift surgery can be done alone or it can also be combined with other procedures such as the brow lift or a facelift to achieve a more comprehensive facial rejuvenation.

Recovery and Results

The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis and can last between 45 minutes to 2 hours under either general anesthesia or local anesthesia with local sedation.

You will have some visible bruising and swelling plus your eyelids will feel unusually tight for the first one to two weeks. Keeping your head elevated and using cold compresses can help you alleviate discomfort. Most individuals return to their jobs 10-14 days after the procedure. It is important to follow the post-op instructions that you will be given as this can affect the overall results.

The results can last for years with good skincare habits and a healthy lifestyle.

Book your appointment for a consultation

Would you like to understand what options are available for Eyelid Lift in Dubai? Meet one of our experts at Al Shunnar Plastic Surgery for a personal consultation to develop a tailor-made plan for you. Contact us or Book an appointment and our patient care coordinators will identify the most suitable expert for you.