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All About Eyelid Surgery

Eyelid surgery is designed to improve the appearance of your upper or lower eyelid area when the aging process has caused your skin to lose elasticity and show signs of drooping or sagging. Blepharoplasty (the technical term for eyelid surgery) effectively reduces puffiness caused by fat pockets and can also enhance the overall shape of your eyelids for a more pleasing and attractive look.

  • Average Cost: $6,700 to $11,000
  • Typical Recovery Period: Two to Three Weeks
  • Discomfort Level: Mild
  • Anesthesia Options: Local, General, IV Sedation

Look Refreshed with Eyelid Surgery

The aging process impacts us all in different ways. Some of us notice changes to our upper or lower eyelids at an age that we feel is appropriate, while others might feel as though we experience these changes a bit too early. In either case, the Integrated Aesthetics team is here to help.

Dr. Cho at Integrated Aesthetics can perform customized eyelid surgery in The Woodlands & Spring TX area to make you appear more rested and youthful, improving the appearance of your eyelids and generally creating a more youthful look. Eyelid surgery can be combined with brow surgery or dermal fillers like Restylane or Juvéderm, as well as injectables like BOTOX Cosmetic and Dysport that elevate the corners of the brows and pull up the eyelids.

To learn more about how eyelid surgery can help you realize your cosmetic goals and enjoy a more confidence-inspiring look, reach out to us at our Spring, TX location and set up your consultation with a helpful member of our team today.

Your Informative Eye Lift Consultation

Prior to your consultation, our goal will be to learn as much as possible about you so we can effectively prepare for your visit and understand your concerns, goals, timeline, and budget. This way, we’ll be able to effectively determine the appropriate tools and options, so you can enjoy your ideal results.

During your consultation, you and Dr. Cho or Dr. Chiang will discuss your cosmetic goals in depth. Dr. Cho will also perform a physical assessment before working with you to craft a treatment plan that realizes your cosmetic goals. After discussing your options, you will further review your quotes and review the next steps of your aesthetics plan.

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Preparing You for Eyelid Surgery

During your consultation, we’ll ensure that you're given thorough pre- and post-operative instructions so you can effectively prepare for your eyelid surgery and care for yourself following the procedure. We’ll schedule follow-up appointments with you, and our team will be available to you throughout the healing process to address any concerns you might have. (Note that avoiding tobacco products and alcohol and discontinuing blood-thinning medications are critical in the days and weeks before your eyelid surgery.)

Before your surgery, Dr. Cho may instruct you to visit your ophthalmologist to make sure you don’t have any eye conditions that present a problem for this surgery. Depending on your unique needs and concerns, Dr. Cho will recommend upper eye surgery, lower eye surgery, or a combination of both. Dr. Cho will then explain everything you need to know about the procedure, including your anesthesia options, incision placement, and the techniques he’ll be using to ultimately create your impressive results.

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Benefits of Eyelid Surgery

The aging process can impact your appearance in many ways, but excess fat can often be present due to simple genetics. Whether you have been frustrated by your appearance for a long time or are noticing changes as you get older, eyelid surgery can help you enjoy a more alert and open appearance and can work to restore a more youthful glow.

Our patients love eyelid surgery for the following reasons:

  • Eyelid surgery can make you look more youthful and refreshed.
  • Eyelid surgery may be performed under local anesthesia.
  • The recovery is generally easy after around a week of swelling and bruising.
  • If the eyelid lift is performed to correct impaired vision, it may be covered by insurance.

The Eyelid Lift Experience

Upper eyelid surgery takes between 30 minutes and an hour to complete, while lower lid surgery generally takes a little longer. If a fat transfer is also performed, it will likely add about 30 minutes to an hour. You’ll be able to return home once the operation is complete.

For upper eyelid surgery, you will receive local anesthesia to numb the area before Dr. Cho marks the areas around your eye to determine the exact amount of skin that will be removed. Dr. Cho’s surgical technique will be discussed in detail during your consultation.

During the procedure, hidden incisions will be made along the upper eyelid crease, inside the lower eyelid, and/or along the lash line of the lower lids, ensuring that your post-surgical scarring is easily hidden. Dr. Cho will then remove excess skin along with a small amount of fat and muscle if necessary.

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Exploring Complementary Procedures

During your consultation, we'll help you explore a number of procedures that will enable you to enjoy truly comprehensive results, thanks to our selection of more than 60 different treatment options.

  • BOTOX Cosmetic is a trusted wrinkle relaxer that can help to rejuvenate the areas around your eyes.
  • Facial fat grafting is an advanced method that enables us to contour your facial appearance with exceptional levels of precision.
  • Laser skin resurfacing is a great way to rediscover your youthful glow.
  • Dermal fillers are injectable options that can help you enjoy your ideal facial appearance and an enhanced sense of facial harmony.
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Your Eyelid Surgery Recovery

The initial recovery period following eyelid surgery is usually one to two weeks, and you will be instructed to refrain from wearing contact lenses for at least two to three weeks. Activity restrictions will also be in place for the first few weeks, during which time you can expect pain, bruising, and swelling to gradually resolve. You will use cold compresses and keep your head elevated to expedite your recovery and achieve the best possible results.

For many patients, the most serious bruising and swelling is during the first week of full recovery from eyelid surgery, although full recovery takes several months. You may have to schedule two weeks of downtime, depending on the extent of your surgery. If you have minimal fat removed, your healing can be as fast as a few days. For patients who have extensive muscle dissection or fat repositioning, recovery can take weeks or months. 

Integrated Aesthetics will schedule follow-up visits so Dr. Cho and his team can check on your healing progress, and our team will always be available to you to ensure that you’re healing comfortably and to answer any questions that you might have. Complete eyelid surgery recovery takes a few months. When you achieve your final results, you will enjoy a more youthful and well-rested appearance.

Eyelid Surgery FAQ

Can I combine other procedures with eyelid surgery?

Do you offer alternative procedures?

What else do I need to know?

Are there any risks involved?

What is the cost of a consultation?

Can I combine other procedures with eyelid surgery?

To achieve an even better outcome, eyelid surgery patients can opt for brow lift surgery, Botox Cosmetic, and fat grafting procedures. These additional procedures can address issues like sagging eyebrows, crow’s feet, and dark circles. Laser resurfacing is another popular procedure to combine with your eyelid surgery as it helps to strengthen, thicken, and tighten the eyelids for a longer-lasting result.

Do you offer alternative procedures?

While you can’t get an eyelid lift without a surgical procedure, there are some alternative procedures that can improve your appearance. A brow lift can help, and dermal fillers can elevate the corners of your brows and pull up the lids. Injectables like BOTOX cosmetic can have a similar effect. Fillers can also help create the appearance of a smooth surface to make bags below the eyes less obvious.

What else do I need to know?

  • Eyelid surgery requires up to one to two weeks of social downtime.
  • Common side effects include swelling, bruising, and dryness.
  • You might have dry eye or eye irritation after the surgery.
  • There is a very small risk of injury to the muscles, nerves, and eyelashes in the treatment area.

Are there any risks involved?

Eyelid surgery (or blepharoplasty) is considered safe, and it has minimal side effects. As with any surgical procedure, there are risks, such as a reaction to anesthesia. You may also experience swelling, bruising, bleeding, temporary blurred vision from the ointment that is applied during surgery, and infection. During recovery, you might have double vision, light sensitivity, and watery eyes. We’ll be here to guide you through the recovery process and ensure that you have everything you need to stay comfortable.

What is the cost of a consultation?

A consultation with Dr. Cho costs $175. If you decide to move forward with your procedure, this cost will be applied to the total cost of your treatment plan. To learn more about how Integrated Aesthetics can help you enjoy the look of your dreams, reach out to our Spring, TX location and set up your consultation with a helpful member of our team today.

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Live Your Most Aesthetic Life with Integrated Aesthetics

Here at Integrated Aesthetics, we're proud to be offering over 60 procedural choices, both surgical and non-surgical in nature, each of which can help you address the cosmetic concerns that brought you through our doors in the first place. Our team is led by Yale-educated, board-certified surgeon Dr. Young Cho, who offers more than 20 years of experience and bring an exceptional level of surgical expertise to each procedure.

Ready to learn more about how we can help you enjoy your ideal look? Interested in learning more about our deeply integrated approach to aesthetics? Our team is standing by and ready to help you get started on your cosmetic journey—reach out to our Spring, TX location and set up your initial consultation today.

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