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Eyelid Surgery Services

Hooded, baggy eyelids can make you look tired and aged. With blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, it can rejuvenate your appearance, making your eyes appear fresh and youthful. At the offices of Stephen M. Chen, MD, in Midlothian and Richmond, Virginia, the accomplished plastic surgeon performs eyelid surgery to reduce sagging skin and brighten your expression. Call today or schedule an appointment online to find out how eyelid surgery can transform your look.

FAQS

Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin around your eyes, helping reduce the appearance of sagging, puffiness, and drooping. Dr. Chen offers both upper eyelid surgery and lower eyelid surgery, or a combination of both, to create a refreshed and youthful look.

Upper Eyelid Surgery: Dr. Chen makes an incision along the natural crease of the upper eyelid to remove excess skin and reposition fat, muscle, and skin.
Lower Eyelid Surgery: For the lower eyelid, an incision is made just below the lash line to remove puffiness, bags, and excess skin beneath the eyes.

Dr. Chen will determine the best approach for you based on your specific concerns and goals.

Eyelid surgery can address several cosmetic and functional concerns, such as:

Loose skin covering the upper eyelid fold
Lax skin drooping on the sides of the upper eyelids
Excess wrinkles or skin on the lower eyelids
Puffy bags and dark circles under the eyes
Vision impairment caused by drooping upper eyelid skin

During your consultation, Dr. Chen will assess your needs and guide you on whether eyelid surgery is the right option for you.

Eyelid surgery is an outpatient procedure, meaning you’ll go home the same day. The surgery takes about an hour, and you’ll need someone to drive you home afterward.

Recovery Tips:

Use cold compresses to minimize bruising and swelling.
Some patients may experience temporary tearing or dry eyes for a few days.
Dr. Chen may recommend sleeping in a sitting position for the first few nights to reduce swelling.
Stitches are typically removed 4-7 days post-surgery.
Over-the-counter pain relievers can help with any discomfort.
Avoid wearing eye makeup for about one week and refrain from vigorous physical activity for six weeks.

If you have sagging eyelids, puffiness, or bags under the eyes and are looking for a more youthful, refreshed appearance, you may be a great candidate for eyelid surgery. Dr. Chen will review your goals and assess your overall health to ensure the procedure is right for you.

To find out how eyelid surgery can help you look more youthful and revitalized, call Dr. Stephen M. Chen’s office or schedule an appointment online today.

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