Eyelid LIFT (Blepharoplasty)

​The eyes have often been described as the “windows to the soul”.  As we age, the eyes take on a tired appearance, with wrinkling, bags and heaviness.  Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) can reverse many of the signs of aging around the eyes by removing excess skin to correct wrinkles and repositioning the fat pads that gives the eyes that “puffy” look.  Repositioning of the outer angle of the eye shapes the eyes beautifully.  Eyelid surgery is one of the most requested cosmetic plastic surgery procedures and has one of the highest satisfaction rates. It is often performed in conjunction with other facial rejuvenation surgery (brow-lift, facelift) or minimally invasive procedures (Botox or fillers).
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Do I Need Eyelid Surgery?
  • Removed excess wrinkled skin that makes eyes look darker and sunken
  • Reverses that tired look caused by puffiness around the eyes that just doesn't go away
  • Makes eyes brighter and open leaving a less tired look. Takes years away!
If you answered yes to any of these questions then an eyelid lift may be just what you need. ​
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​Expected Outcome
  • a dramatically refreshed and less tired look to the eyes
  • the cosmetic facial surgery with the highest patient satisfaction
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​Before - Upper eyelids
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​After - Upper eyelids
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​PROCEDURE & RECOVERY


​Procedure
Surgical removal of skin, muscle and repositioning of underlying structures with surgical scar placement in the natural skin fold where scars heal nearly invisibly.  Repositioning of the outer angle of the eye is performed to the underlying orbital bone.
  • Location: Skin Care Centre (unless combined with larger procedure)
  • Anesthesia / Sedation: Local anesthetic (oral sedation) or general anesthetic (when performed with larger procedure)
  • Duration: Approximately 45-90 minutes
  • Length of stay: Outpatient (same day discharge)
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Recovery
  • Bruising: Common, fades by 2-3 weeks after the surgery.
  • Swelling: Moderate, resolves by 2 weeks.
  • Pain: Mild to moderate. Often only 2-3 days of prescription medications required.
  • Dressings: Small
  • Return to Work: 7 days
  • Return to Exercise: 14 days
Learn more about the history, procedure, and advantages of ​

Eyelid LiftS With Dr. bryce Cowan