Eyelid Surgery in Jackson, MS | Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty
Your eyes are one of the most expressive features of your face and play a vital role in how you communicate and connect with others. The skin around your eyes, especially the eyelids, frames your gaze and can greatly influence your overall appearance. Over time, natural aging causes the eyelids to sag, develop puffiness, and create a tired or aged look that might not reflect how you feel inside.
Dr. J. Randall Jordan offers expert eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) near Jackson, MS, to help restore youthful, refreshed eyes and enhance your natural beauty. Whether you have sagging upper eyelids that impair your vision or puffiness and bags under your eyes, blepharoplasty surgery can dramatically improve the contours of your eyelids and the balance of your facial features.
What Is Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)?
Eyelid surgery, medically known as blepharoplasty, is a cosmetic and functional surgical procedure that trims and tightens the skin, muscle, and sometimes fat around the eyelids. This surgery targets common signs of aging such as drooping upper eyelids, excess skin folds, and under-eye puffiness or bags.
Blepharoplasty is performed on the:
- Upper eyelids to remove excess, sagging skin that can create a heavy, hooded look and sometimes interfere with vision.
- Lower eyelids to reduce puffiness and under-eye bags, and smooth out wrinkled or loose skin.
Dr. Jordan carefully customizes each eyelid surgery to fit your unique anatomy and aesthetic goals. Many patients combine eyelid surgery with other facial rejuvenation treatments such as brow lifts or facelifts for comprehensive enhancement.
Upper Eyelid Surgery (Upper-Lid Blepharoplasty)
Upper eyelid blepharoplasty is one of Dr. Jordan’s specialties. This procedure focuses on removing excess skin, muscle, and fat from the upper eyelids to lift drooping eyelids, open the eyes, and improve eyelid contour.
As eyelid skin loses elasticity with age, thickened or sagging skin may cause the upper eyelids to droop and obscure your eyes. This heavy skin can also block your peripheral vision and make you look more tired or older than you feel.
The upper eyelid surgery process includes making incisions along the natural crease of the eyelid, removing or repositioning fat deposits, and trimming sagging skin. The result is a brighter, more alert eye appearance with a smooth eyelid crease and minimal visible scarring.
Benefits of Upper Eyelid Surgery:
- Corrects hooded or drooping upper eyelids
- Enhances natural eyelid definition and crease
- Improves peripheral vision impaired by excess skin
- Reduces the appearance of tired or aged eyes
- Minimal downtime and long-lasting results
Dr. Jordan uses precise, modern surgical techniques and comfortable twilight anesthesia to ensure a safe and effective procedure with a natural outcome.
Lower Eyelid Surgery (Lower-Lid Blepharoplasty)
Lower eyelid blepharoplasty targets the common signs of aging under the eyes, including puffiness, bags, wrinkles, and loose skin. Excess fat that accumulates beneath the lower eyelids often causes puffiness and dark circles, contributing to a fatigued or aged facial appearance.
This procedure involves making discreet incisions either just beneath the lash line or inside the lower eyelid to remove or reshape fat deposits and tighten loose skin. Lower eyelid surgery helps smooth and brighten the under-eye area, blending seamlessly with the upper eyelids and the rest of the face.
Benefits of Lower Eyelid Surgery:
- Reduces under-eye puffiness and bags
- Tightens loose, wrinkled skin below the eyes
- Smooths crepey skin and fine lines
- Rejuvenates and brightens the eye area
- Complements upper eyelid surgery for complete eye rejuvenation
Dr. Jordan can combine lower eyelid surgery with upper eyelid blepharoplasty or other facial procedures to refresh your entire appearance.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Eyelid Surgery?
Patients typically consider eyelid surgery to address age-related changes such as:
- Drooping or sagging upper eyelids
- Excess skin obstructing vision
- Puffy under-eye bags and dark circles
- Wrinkled or loose skin around the eyes
- Asymmetry or imbalance between eyelids
Good candidates for blepharoplasty are healthy adults with realistic expectations who want to improve the appearance and function of their eyelids. Dr. Jordan evaluates each patient’s facial anatomy and medical history to design a safe, personalized surgical plan.
The Blepharoplasty Procedure and Recovery
Eyelid surgery is usually performed on an outpatient basis using either general anesthesia, IV sedation, or oral sedation, depending on the patient and procedure. The duration typically ranges from 1 to 2 hours, depending on whether upper, lower, or combined eyelid surgery is done.
Incisions are placed within the natural eyelid creases to minimize visible scarring. Excess skin, muscle, and fat are removed or repositioned to sculpt a youthful eyelid contour.
Post-surgery recovery includes mild swelling, bruising, and some temporary blurred vision. Most patients resume light daily activities within a week and can return to work after about 10 days. Following Dr. Jordan’s post-op care instructions ensures optimal healing and long-lasting results.
Why Choose Dr. Jordan for Eyelid Surgery in Jackson, MS?
Dr. Jordan is a trusted, board-certified facial plastic surgeon dedicated to helping patients achieve natural-looking, refreshed eyes through expert blepharoplasty. His special focus on upper eyelid surgery means patients experiencing hooded or heavy upper lids benefit from his advanced skills and meticulous techniques.
With a commitment to personalized care, safety, and patient comfort, Dr. Jordan offers tailored eyelid surgery solutions that enhance your beauty while preserving your unique facial character.
Schedule a consultation to learn more about how upper-lid blepharoplasty or full eyelid surgery can rejuvenate your eyes and boost your confidence.
FAQs About Blepharoplasty Surgery
The downtime immediately after eyelid surgery is relatively minimal for a cosmetic surgery procedure. If you had incisions made in your upper and lower eyelids, the sutures used will dissolve or be removed after about a week. As with any surgery, you’ll experience some swelling, and you may see some bruising around your eyes initially, but your eyes will look normal within 10-14 days. Most people return to work after about ten days.
To control swelling, you should use ice packs for the first few days following surgery and sleep with your head elevated 30-40 degrees for at least one week. You should also avoid strenuous activity for two weeks. Your vision may be slightly blurry for a few days, so avoid driving until it resolves. Your facial plastic surgeon will recommend a cleaning regimen to help your incisions heal safely. You may shower or bathe the following day.
Eyelid surgery can correct heavy and drooping upper lid skin folds, as well as loose lower eyelid skin and fat bags. When combined with a brow lift, it can make the eyes appear more bright and open.
Depending on the type of surgery, your procedure may take place in our clinic’s surgical suite or at a hospital outpatient surgery center. The length of the surgery varies from 1 to 2 hours. You should anticipate being able to go home shortly after your surgery is complete.
The thin skin of the eyelids typically heals very well, but scars may be lighter in color than the surrounding skin. A thick or raised scar would be very unusual on the eyelid.
Hopefully not! They should look better! The general shape of the eye, however, is not changed with typical eyelid surgery.
Eyelid surgery results are very long-lasting (10-20 years) but not permanent.
Most patients experience some blurred vision for a few days after their surgery, but otherwise feel fairly normal and may resume light activity the next day. Strenuous activity should not be resumed for at least one week. It is important to not rub the eyes and to treat them very gently for the first week.
From arrival to departure, you should expect your whole experience to last about 3-4 hours.
No. You will at least have had some sedation and will not be able to drive safely for 24 hours at a minimum.
Yes. If you bruise easily, there will be more than average. Although we implement various measures to reduce bruising, it is always present to some extent. Typically, the swelling and bruising disappear by day ten.
Most patients will experience transient worsening of dry eye symptoms after upper eyelid surgery. While there are a number of techniques that can minimize this, some patients may still experience it. If you have dry eyes, you should consult your eye doctor before eyelid surgery.
Eyelid surgery will not remove crows feet. Neurotoxins, such as BOTOX®, work best for this problem. To correct droopy eyebrows, a brow lift is required. Surgery can correct under-eye bags by removing or repositioning fat, but it fails to correct dark circles due to changes in skin color.
When looking in the mirror, use your fingertip to elevate the eyebrow and look at what happens to the upper eyelid skin fold. If it helps dramatically, then a brow lift may offer the best results.
The eyes are where many people show the earliest signs of aging, and sometimes there are hereditary issues, such as a low set brow, that are present very early on.
You can, but these procedures predispose one to dry eye problems, and an eye specialist should be consulted before proceeding in many cases.
As long as one is healthy, there is no age limit.
Following upper eyelid surgery, a lid crease conceals the scar, making it visible only upon close inspection. Lower eyelid incisions are on the inside of the eyelid, but some do require an external incision, which may be visible to some extent.
All surgery carries some risks depending on the complexity and type of anesthesia. Most eyelid surgery is performed using light sedation or “twilight” anesthesia, so this is not typically a concern. Risks inherent to the procedure are scarring, bleeding, infection, need for revision surgery, dry eyes, visual disturbance, or rarely, loss of vision.
Typically the most common side effects are bruising, swelling, and dry eyes, all of which go away after a few weeks. Less common complications include poor healing, infection, visual disturbance, eyelid malposition requiring revision surgery, and loss of sight.Typically the most common side effects are bruising, swelling and dry eyes, of which all go away after a few weeks. Less common complications include poor healing, infection, visual disturbance, eyelid malposition requiring revision surgery, and loss of sight.
Most patients can resume normal day-to-day activities the day after surgery. Some blurred vision is common for several days, so driving may not be advisable. Most patients feel comfortable returning to light work in one week if they experience only light bruising and swelling. Patients should refrain from engaging in strenuous activities for two weeks following the surgery.
You may begin wearing contacts again 10 days after surgery.
There is no fee for revision surgery that is done in the office. If the surgery needs to be done in an outpatient surgery facility, there is no surgeon’s fee, but the facility and the anesthesiologist will charge a fee.
Patients undergoing blepharoplasty typically receive a small amount of pain medicine and an anti-nausea drug. After blepharoplasty, there is typically very little pain. There is usually very little pain after blepharoplasty.
Upper eyelid surgery can safely be performed at our clinic in Ridgeland, Mississippi. For a more comprehensive facial rejuvenation, Dr. Jordan can combine upper and lower eyelid surgery with other procedures. In this situation, he will perform the surgery at Merit Health Hospital in Madison.
When you schedule a consultation at our facial plastic surgery practice, Dr. Jordan and the team at Faces prioritize your comfort and safety. We want to help you make the best decision to achieve the look you’ve always wanted. Sometimes that might mean recommending a less invasive cosmetic treatment or a combination of surgical procedures.
Visit our Procedure Pricing page to learn more about the cost of eyelid surgery in Jackson, MS. Do you have questions about how eyelid surgery works or how it fits into your facial rejuvenation plan? Facial plastic surgeon Dr. J Randall Jordan invites you to schedule a consultation by calling (601) 607-3033. You are also welcome to send us a message using our website.
