Over time, many people develop excess eyelid skin. Eyelid skin is the thinnest skin of the body, so it tends to stretch. In the upper eyelid, this stretched skin may limit your side vision. The excess skin can be removed surgically by a procedure called blepharoplasty. Talk with Dr. Lewis to see if blepharoplasty is right for you.

Aside from the traditional blepharoplasty surgical technique, which involves a scalpel, Dr. Lewis also performs the same procedure using a bladeless technique which leaves much less bruising and swelling after surgery. The incision is barely visible. Dr. Lewis will make the decision in your consultation if you are a good candidate for the bladeless blepharoplasty.

An incision is made in the crease of the upper lid. Once healed, it is not noticeable when the eye is open. On the lower lid, the incision is made along the lash line, and is hidden by lashes when healed.

Fortunately, the surgery is quite simple. The process typically takes 20 minutes or less and is done with simple local anesthesia and I.V. sedation. After the surgery is done, you are free to return home the same day. For most people, the whole process from check in, surgery, and checking out takes only a couple of hours!

Dr. Lewis’s primary goal is to restore your full field of vision; to “raise the curtain” that has been progressively dropping over the years and gradually blocking your vision. His secondary goal is to improve your appearance, so you don’t look tired, worn-out or sleepy. During your appointment, Dr. Lewis will perform an eye examination and make recommendations. If you are a good candidate for blepharoplasty, you may talk with a Quigley Eye Specialists surgical counselor about what to expect before, during and after your surgery.