We specialize in eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) for our Newport Beach patients. You'll be in great care with Dr. Sundine as he's a published author and has given lectures on facial rejuvenation.
At our boutique practice in Newport Beach, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) is a procedure to remove fat—and usually—excess skin and muscle from the upper and lower eyelids. Eyelid surgery can be performed to correct drooping upper lids and puffy bags below your eyes — features that make you look older and more tired than you feel, and may even interfere with your vision. Many of our patients feel that Dr. Sundine offers the best eyelid surgery in Newport Beach.
A blepharoplasty—also referred to as an eyelid lift or eyelid surgery—is a procedure designed to improve the appearance of the eyelids. The procedure is designed to remove excess skin and possibly fat from the upper eyelids. In the lower eyelids, the procedure is aimed at correcting the bags that develop in the lower eyelids. Typically this involves removing some fat and skin from the lower eyelids. However, the procedure alone won’t remove crow’s feet, wrinkles, eliminate dark circles under your eyes, or lift sagging eyebrows. While it can add an upper eyelid crease to Asian eyes, also known as Asian Eyelid Surgery, it will not erase evidence of your ethnic or racial heritage. Blepharoplasty can be done alone or in conjunction with other facial surgery procedures such as a facelift or brow lift.
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Because blepharoplasty can be performed on the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or the entire eyelids, there are many candidates. Below, we’ve included some:
Many patients come to our office seeking improvement in the appearance of their eyelids; however, after they have been examined they end up needing a brow lift. To determine the appropriate procedure for each patient we first begin by placing the eyebrow into a pleasing position. If the redundant skin of the upper eyelid disappears when the brow is positioned upward a brow lift would probably be the most appropriate procedure. If the elevation of the brow does not improve the appearance of the upper eyelids then an upper eyelid blepharoplasty may be most appropriate. In some cases, both blepharoplasty and brow lift may be needed.
Your Newport Beach Blepharoplasty will be performed by Dr. Michael Sundine in Orange County.
Upper eyelid surgery — the incision is designed to fall into the crease in the upper eyelids. A small amount of skin and is removed possibly along with some fat in the upper eyelids. The skin is then sutured together and reinforced with some small tapes.
Lower eyelid surgery — there are two possible approaches, which we’ve discussed below:
*Generally, it takes about one hour to treat the upper eyelids and another hour to treat the lower eyelids. The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis and will be performed at our fully accredited outpatient surgical center.
As with all surgeries, there will be scars. However, blepharoplasty scars tend to be very light and fade over time. Many of our patients report that the scars go from being small and light pink to fading. While every patient heals a little bit differently, we’ve provided where the scars will be placed for the different procedures:
Our Newport Beach blepharoplasty may be performed under general anesthesia or with sedation. In all cases, anesthesia is also used.
For the first 72 hours after the surgery, you need to take it very easy. You should keep your head elevated and use ice packs on your eyes to minimize any swelling you may have. You should use the eye drops prescribed as well as the pain medication as needed. Your activity should be light for the first three weeks after the surgery. Contacts can be worn when the eyes start feeling normal and the majority of the swelling has subsided. This is usually about 10 days after surgery. If it is necessary to pull down on your eyelid to insert them, they should not be worn for 2 weeks. Wear glasses until then. It is common to have blurred vision after your procedure as the cornea can swell and it can take several weeks to resolve. Be patient, this will go away. Cosmetics can be worn on the face as early as 5 days after surgery. However, eyelid or eyelash cosmetics should not be worn until 2 weeks postoperatively.
The cost of your Newport Beach eyelid surgery can vary on a number of factors. During your consultation, Dr. Sundine will give you an examination and provide his expert recommendations Financing options are available which can make the payment process easier.
Dr. Michael J. Sundine is a renowned plastic surgeon in Orange County who has more than 23 years of experience helping patients enhance their facial features. In addition to performing eyelid lifts in Newport Beach, he is a renowned Orange county rhinoplasty and facelift surgeon. If you’re in Newport Beach, Orange County, and searching for eyelid surgery near me, look no further! To schedule a consultation with Dr. Sundine and learn more about your treatment options, contact us today.
Your Newport Beach Blepharoplasty Questions Answered
Typically there is only mild discomfort associated with a blepharoplasty procedure. You may experience a temporary burning sensation after the procedure for an hour or so. Patients are given oral pain medication, which helps to manage any discomfort.
The sutures are removed between postoperative days 5 and 7. There is minimal discomfort associated with the removal of the sutures.
Patients are generally able to return to work a week following the procedure. Those patients who are very concerned about their privacy may want to wait two weeks before returning to work to make sure that there is no residual bruising or swelling.
You may perform some exercises such as light walks after the procedure. You should not return to your full exercise regime until three weeks after your surgery. Early strenuous exercise may result in prolonged bruising and swelling and even the risks of developing bleeding behind the eyeball.
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