Blepharoplasty in Chelmsford, MA

What is Blepharoplasty?

Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure to improve the appearance of the eyelids.

During an upper blepharoplasty, a plastic surgeon may create an incision in the drooping eyelid, to repair the muscle controlling your eyelid, and to remove excess fat from the area. A lower blepharoplasty is performed to remove fat from underneath the eyelid and fix undereye bags. A lower blepharoplasty will also correct sagging eyelids.

If you’re considering eyelid surgery in the Lowell area, contact New England Plastic Surgery Center to schedule a consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Loreen Ali, MD. Dr. Ali has extensive experience performing safe and natural-looking eyelid surgery and will work to ensure you feel comfortable with the procedure. Give us a call at (978) 942-4835 or request an appointment through our secure online form.

What are the Benefits of Blepharoplasty?

Surgery can be performed on the upper lids, lower lids or both.

Benefits of eyelid surgery include:

• Improve your appearance
• Relieve functional problems with your eyelids
• Rejuvenate the area surrounding your eyes

Eyelid surgery can help correct:

• Loose or sagging skin that creates folds
• Skin that disturbs the natural contour of the upper eyelids
• Extra skin that may impair vision
• Fatty deposits that appear as puffiness in the eyelids
• Bags under the eyes
• Drooping lower eyelids that reveal white below the iris
• Excess skin and fine wrinkles of the lower eyelid

What to Expect with Blepharoplasty

It is important to meet with Dr. Ali to see if you are a candidate for eyelid surgery. This may depend on your current health, your medical history, and your facial anatomy. For example, a drooping eyelid may be due to issues with your forehead or eyebrows.

Dr. Ali will discuss with you the best procedure to help resolve your concerns.

Be sure to discuss anticipated expenses and evaluate your health care plan to see if your specific surgery qualifies for coverage.

During the procedure you can expect:

• To be made comfortable with anesthesia
• If your upper eyelid is the concern, your surgeon can make an incision with the natural crease on the eyelid
  • Excess fat can be removed
  • Tightening of the muscles can be performed
  • Removal of excess skin can be remedied
• Conditions of the lower eyelid may be corrected with an incision just below the lower lash line
  • Excess skin in the lower eyelid is removed
  • Excess fat can also be repositioned or removed
• Incisions are closed with skin glue or stitches
• Results will appear gradually as swelling and bruising go away to reveal a smooth eyelid and surrounding region
• Recovery is typically 10 to 14 days with care to avoid the sun and strenuous activity

Schedule Your Consultation Today

If you’re considering eyelid surgery, don’t hesitate to speak with a specialist. Patients in the Lowell, MA area can contact New England Plastic Surgery Center by calling (978) 942-4835 or by requesting an appointment through our secure online form.