UPPER LID
UPPER LID
Upper Eyelid Surgery or Blepharoplasty, can restore a youthful Shape to the upper eyelids by removing sagging skin and fatty deposits that lead to hooding and a fatigued look. Hooding often disturbs vision by interrupting the visual field.Â
Dr. Epps trained with world renowned oculoplastic surgeon, Mark Codner who developed a specialized technique to restore the contour of the upperlid by manipulating the fat pads and the Upper eyelid fold.Â
GOOD CANDIDATES FOR UPPER Eyelid SURGERY
Deciding whether or not you choose to have elective surgery is a very important decision. This procedure may be ideal for individuals that have an impaired visual field and for Those without serious eye conditions. Good candidates for this surgery include those with a positive outlook and healthy lifestyle, without medical conditions which impair healing and non-smokers.
RECOVERY
This procedure is generally an outpatient Procedure performed under local anesthesia with sedation. While healing varies according to the individual and extent of the procedure, most find that surgical healing is improved within two weeks of surgery and recover within two to three months. Light Activity is important for the day after surgery and for the first two weeks.Â
it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle with proper skin care and adequate sun protection and sunglasses during the recovery period.Â
natural aging will continue after surgery. Upper Eyelid surgery can improve the results from 8-10 years of aging in this area to rejuvenate the face with a youthful appearance and results that can be long term.Â
