Eyelid surgery is one of the most dramatic areas in facial surgery. Many patients who are not ready for more aggressive facial surgery can have a significant improvement treating the eyelids alone. This is often an excellent early procedure to provide a more youthful appearance with little downtime.
BeforeAfterDr. Schwartz is an expert facial surgeon. He strives to provide an individual approach to each patient. Dr. Schwartz is known for his natural results, with minimal bruising and swelling. Patients come from across the country for his skill, artistry and experience.
Your First Consultation
The most important visit with your plastic surgeon besides the surgery itself is your initial consultation. You will be able to discuss your goals, concerns and specific desires. You will discuss the specific details of your surgery, including incisions, risks, recovery and your expected results.
You should also be interviewing your prospective surgeon. You should feel your surgeon would care for you as if you were part of his own family. That your surgery was the most important, and that you are unique. It may never be truer that you get.
Blepharoplasty Procedure
Eyelid surgery is designed to treat extra skin of the upper and lower eyelids, and in some patients remove bulging fat from the eyelids as well. It can be combined with laser treatment of the eyelid skin to tighten the area without incisions. Upper eyelids can be treated with local anesthesia alone in the office setting. Lower eyelids are most often treated in the operating room for both safety and patient comfort.
Blepharoplasty Recovery
Eyelid sutures are usually in place for 5 days. After the sutures are removed, patients are required to wait 1-2 more days before using any makeup. Most patients can be at work or social activities within 7-10 days.
SURGERY LOCATION – Your surgery will be performed at our new AAAASF accredited Westlake Cosmetic Surgery Center facility. This state of the art surgical center provides the highest standard of care, safety and privacy. Dr. Schwartz also has privileges to perform procedures at Los Robles Regional Medical center, Thousand Oaks Surgical Hospital, and both St. Johns Regional Medical center, and Pleasant Valley Hospitals.
ANESTHESIA – Blepharoplasty is performed with either local or general anesthesia. If you are only having your upper eyelids treated, this can often be done in the office with local anesthesia. We frequently give an oral medication as well to help relax you. If you are having lower eyelids treated, or just request more sedation, this will be done in our surgery center. Dr. Schwartz only works with Board Certified Physician (M.D.) anesthesiologists who are always present for your entire procedure.
Blepharoplasty Risks
While every procedure has risks, it is Dr. Schwartz goal to minimize every possibility of this during your care. You will receive extensive consultation regarding your surgery and any risks during your consultation and pre-op appointments.
Many of our patients seek Dr. Schwartz’s expertise in plastic surgery from nearby cities. We have provided driving directions from the following locations for your convenience.
