Eyelid Surgery in Fort Lauderdale

There are many different things that could affect our self-image or confidence, one such physical attribute that can have a profoundly deep effect is the appearance of our eyelids. Though eyelid surgery in Fort Lauderdale may seem to be less well-known than other procedures offered by our Fort Lauderdale plastic surgery center, it is still just as effective in making someone see themselves in a completely new light. If you are interested in learning everything you need to know about eyelid plastic surgery, for both upper and lower lids, then this introduction to the surgery is sure to help! Dr. Zoran Potparic has years of experience in providing eyelid plastic surgery for patients in the South Florida area, and he and his team would be happy to be of assistance to you if you are experiencing a similar situation.

Upper Eyelid Surgery

An upper eyelid surgery officially referred to as an upper blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure that addresses the appearance of the upper eyelids and resolves any issues that the patient may have with it. The source of the issues could be excess skin, muscle, or even fat, but the desire to appear more youthful and confident is always a possibility through eyelid surgery in Fort Lauderdale. The procedure can vary based on the needs of a patient and the recommendations of the doctor; every operation should be tailor-fit to make the surgery successful. Some people may require what is known as eyelid lift surgery whereas others may require an entirely different type of cosmetic surgery.

These procedures usually require local or twilight anesthesia and can last anywhere from one hour to an hour and a half, it is a relatively quick operation. Once you have completed your upper eyelid surgery in Fort Lauderdale you can expect to experience one to two weeks of eyelid surgery recovery time and can have your sutures removed three to four days after the procedure was completed. Lower eyelid surgery is the popular mirror to upper lid surgeries, they can be extremely effective in making your appearance perfect and your confidence better.

• Price estimate for upper blepharoplasty: $2,200+
• Price estimate for lower blepharoplasty: $2,800+
• Type of anesthesia: local or twilight
• Duration of surgery: 1 to 3 hours
• Surgical facility: AAAA-certified Ambulatory Surgery Center
• Recovery time: 1 to 3 weeks
• Discomfort: Mild (red, burning eyes)
• Removal of stitches: 3 to 5 days, or resorbable sutures may be used

Lower Eyelid Surgery

Puffy, swollen lower eyelids with deep grooves and dark circles are seen as signs of aging, depression, and illness in people and this can make someone’s self-image and worth plummet. Luckily, significant improvement in rejuvenating lower eyelids and cheeks may be achieved with eyelid surgery known as lower blepharoplasty. Although different techniques may be used to correct any of these deformities, they all have one thing in common: removal and tightening of the lower eyelid skin and muscle with correction of deep fat compartments leading to a younger and more desirable look.

This surgery is similar to one that you could have with upper eyelid surgery but does tend to vary in some areas, such as the eyelid surgery cost and recovery time. If you are considering eyelid surgery in Fort Lauderdale, then the team at our South Florida center for cosmetic surgery recommends keeping in mind that you will be under local or twilight anesthesia for an hour or two until the procedure is completed. Once it is all done, you can expect to have a recovery time of one to two weeks with mild discomfort, and in many cases no discomfort at all. Although the sutures should come out whenever the doctor has decided that enough time has passed, a timeframe of three to five days is generally accepted as the norm.

• Type of anesthesia: local or twilight
• Duration of surgery: 1 to 1.5 hours
• Surgical facility: AAAA-certified Ambulatory Surgery Center
• Recovery time: 1 to 2 weeks
• Discomfort: none
• Suture removal: 3 to 4 days, or resorbable sutures may be used

PTOSIS REPAIR

Eyelid ptosis-also known as abnormal drooping of the upper eyelid or lids-may be seen in people of any age, from birth to 90 years old. Eyelid surgery procedures to correct this condition differ depending on the cause of the deformity, but all of them have a common goal: to set upper eyelids in a symmetric position and provide unobstructed vision.

The most common cause behind patients requesting upper eyelid surgery is the detachment of a muscle known as levator palpebrae. Repair can be achieved through an upper eyelid incision, so both cosmetic upper blepharoplasty and ptosis repair can be performed simultaneously. In patients who require ptosis repair, upper blepharoplasty may be done as an additional cosmetic procedure to improve balance and rejuvenate the periorbital area.

• Type of anesthesia: local or twilight
• Duration of surgery: 1 to 1.5 hours
• Surgical facility: AAAA-certified Ambulatory Surgery Center
• Recovery time: 1 to 2 weeks
• Discomfort: none to mild
• Removal of stitches: 3 to 5 days