Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, is often performed for cosmetic reasons. With age, it becomes more common to experience droopy or saggy eyelids. Blepharoplasty can also be performed out of medical necessity. Having droopy eyelids may reduce your peripheral vision, making seeing more challenging.
Sagging of the upper lid is common and occurs with older age. It is caused by loose excessive skin, weak muscles, or a combination of both. In some cases, this sagging skin can hinder vision. You may simply look at your eyes and decide you want a more youthful look. During your initial consultation, Dr. Elpers can explain what can be surgically enhanced to accomplish your desired look.
Upper blepharoplasty is a procedure that removes excess muscle, skin, and fat from your upper eyelids. Removing these excess things helps rejuvenate tired, droopy eyelids and makes you look younger and more awake. Upper blepharoplasty uses incisions in the crease of the natural eyelid, ensuring they are harder to see. Dr. Elpers will reshape the area while minimizing any visible scarring.
During lower blepharoplasty, excess tissue and under-eye bags are removed to enhance the contour of your eyelid. An incision is carefully made below the lash line to eliminate any surplus skin. Dr. Elpers then skillfully lifts the skin, resulting in a more attractive and aesthetically pleasing appearance.
Blepharoplasty is performed under local anesthesia with mild sedation. Incisions in the eyelid are usually placed in the crease above each eye, and then Dr. Elpers removes some excess skin, muscle, and possibly fat and closes the cut. Under normal conditions, blepharoplasty can take about an hour.
Eyelid skin heals remarkably quickly, and scars are usually inconspicuous with time. Bruising and swelling are expected initially but resolve over a few weeks.
MidWest Eye Center has a complete roster of board-certified ophthalmologists, retina specialists, and optometrists, offering diagnosis and surgical and non-surgical treatment for eye conditions and refractive errors. Through a wide range of procedures from LASIK vision correction to femto laser-assisted cataract surgery to oculoplastic cosmetic reconstruction, our doctors and staff are dedicated to delivering you the best eye care available.
Along with the most affordable service, we also provide the most thorough and comprehensive pre-surgical testing procedures and the most extensive array of laser technologies in the region at our Cincinnati, Crestview Hills, and West Chester locations.
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A native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Dr. Cepela has practiced in the Cincinnati area for more than two decades. He is a specialist in Oculoplastic Surgery, or surgery to correct physical conditions that may affect eyesight or personal appearance. His work can be life-changing for many people, either by allowing them to see better, or by improving the appearance so they can be more confident and more successful in all aspects of their lives.
Dr. Julia T. Elpers is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery. Having authored several peer-reviewed publications, she has completed extensive research throughout her career. She continues clinical research in oculoplastic surgery with the University of Louisville and plans to continue that research with Midwest Eye Center.
Outside of work, Dr. Elpers loves drawing and painting, hiking, kayaking, and playing tennis. As an artist, Dr. Elpers finds great harmony in her work as an oculoplastic and cosmetic surgeon, combining her love of medicine and art.