Your eyes are a definitive feature—completely unique to you and indescribably expressive. The delicate skin around our eyes can start to droop as we age, causing us to look more tired than we feel and older than we look. If you’re looking to explore your options for rejuvenating your eyes, then eyelid surgery may be your ideal solution. A leading San Jose, CA eyelid surgery provider, our practice is passionate about helping our clients feel more at home in their own bodies. Contact Dr. Kirk A. Churukian today to have one of our friendly and accommodating team members set you up with a free consultation.
Ideal Candidates For Eyelid Surgery
Also known as blepharoplasty, eyelid surgery addresses excess skin, muscle, and sometimes fat that may be causing the area around your eyes to droop. The result is a smoother eye area that will leave you looking more rested, alert, and youthful. The best candidates for San Jose eyelid surgery are people who have overall good health and may be experiencing a combination of the following:
- Drooping or sagging upper eyelids that interfere with vision
- Excess skin or fine wrinkles around the eyes
- Puffy bags under eyes
During your initial consultation, we’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have and discuss your goals regarding the procedure so you can make an informed decision about whether eyelid surgery is right for you at this time. We want you to look and feel your best, and we want you to feel confident about whatever decision you end up making.
How Does The Surgery Work?
The goal of eyelid surgery is to remove or reposition excess skin, fat, and muscle from the upper and/or lower eyelids. You’ll receive general anesthesia so that you won’t feel any pain throughout the operation.
For upper eyelid surgery, your surgeon will make incisions along the natural creases of your eyelids (this minimizes visible scarring) before removing/adjusting the underlying tissue to create a smoother, uplifted appearance. With lower eyelid surgery, the incisions will be made just below your lash line or inside your lower eyelid. Then, your surgeon will remove and tighten what’s needed to get rid of any under-eye bags and smooth down that area.
No matter what, our San Jose eyelid surgery specialist will go into the procedure with the goal of making sure you’re comfortable and your results appear natural and in sync with your facial features.
What Will Recovery Be Like?
- It’s normal to have some swelling and bruising around your eyes. This should subside within a couple weeks.
- Applying cold compresses to your eye area during the first 48 hours after surgery can help reduce extra swelling and any discomfort.
- You may experience temporary sensitivity to light and/or blurred vision. This should resolve itself as you heal, but to be safe, we recommend avoiding strenuous activities and protecting your eyes from direct sunlight during recovery.
- We’ll schedule follow-up visits to help monitor your healing progress and make sure everything is looking and feeling good.
Unusual symptoms would include excessive pain and redness or extreme changes in your vision. In all of our years of experience, these concerns have been few and far between, but if you experience any of them, we’ll make sure you know to contact us so we can address them as soon as possible.
Ready To Explore Your Options?
With a personalized approach to skin rejuvenation and expert surgical techniques, we’re here to help you achieve the refreshed appearance and feeling you’re looking for. If you’re ready to explore your options with a San Jose eyelid surgery provider, we encourage you to call Dr. Kirk A. Churukian’s office today and arrange your complimentary consultation.