Laser blepharoplasty is an alternative to typical surgeries performed to on the eyelids. It’s main use to is to help rid the look of sagging and puffiness in the lower eyelids – what is commonly called “bags” under the eyes. Once those bags are gone, the look of constant fatigue is gone and the patient’s face as well as his or her eyes immediately looks younger. This condition is unfortunately a common sign of aging. The skin loses its elasticity around the eyes and it droops and becomes wrinkled. Laser blepharoplasty used to correct this is extremely non-invasive.

This procedure is safer and easier to perform than typical surgery options. The doctor can work with the delicate skin under the eyes without actually cutting it with a knife. There are no major incisions to heal and little to no bleeding, bruising, or scarring. This is achieved by using a laser beam rather than a knife to make tiny incision on the inside of the eyelid rather than the outside. Through these tiny incisions, the excess skin and fat are removed. While the doctor is working, the laser is used to seal the blood vessels to prevent bleeding, making it easier for the doctor to see.

Laser blepharoplasty should not be confused with regular blepharoplasty that is commonly used to correct the drooping skin under the eye as well as the hooded look that the upper eyelids can get when they droop over the eye. This procedure is effective but it is also very out dated. It is also much more invasive and involves incisions with a knife. The incision must then be closed with stitches or adhesives that are made to close up skin. Recovery time is rather long with this form of blepharoplasty and scarring can be a factor.

Laser eyelid surgery is simple, less expensive, and the recovery time is minimal. In fact, the patient can get up and go home as soon as the procedure is over.

There are also misconceptions that laser blepharoplasty can get rid of crow’s feet at the corners of the eyes, scowl lines between the eyes, and the hooded upper eyelids discussed above. While laser blepharoplasty works wonders for drooping and wrinkled skin underneath the eyes, different procedures are required to deal with those issues.

Laser blepharoplasty has many benefits and few risks. Most people have no noteworthy side effects or problems after the procedure. Perhaps the biggest benefit is emotional – getting rid of that loose, wrinkled skin under the eyes that can add years to an otherwise young face.

Tags: Cosmetic Eye Surgery, droopy eyelids, laser blepharoplasty, Laser Eyelid Surgery