Blepharoplasty (Eye Lift) in Cancun

Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure to improve the appearance of the eyelids. Surgery can be performed on the upper lids, lower lids or both. Whether you want to improve your appearance or are experiencing functional problems with your eyelids, eyelid surgery can rejuvenate the area surrounding your eyes. If you’re considering an Eye Lift surgery in Cancun, Mexico we suggest Clinica Nazareth with Dr. Alejandro Duarte y Sanchez Best Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon.

Benefits of Blepharoplasty

• A refreshed, rejuvenated eye appearance.
• Vision unobscured by sagging eyelid skin.
• Overall more alert and awake appearance.

What eyelid surgery can treat?

• Loose or sagging skin that creates folds or disturbs the natural contour of the upper eyelid, sometimes impairing vision.
• Fatty deposits that appear as puffiness in the eyelids.
• Bags under the eyes.
• Drooping lower eyelids that reveal white below the iris.
• Excess skin and fine wrinkles of the lower eyelid.

How long does recovery take?
Since the surgery is performed on an outpatient basis, you will be allowed to go home and recover as soon as the local anesthetic has worn off, and it has been determined that it is safe for you to return home. Recovery times vary. In general, your stitches, if not self-dissolving, will be removed after 10 days, and most patients are fully recovered after one month. However, recovery can take longer.

What form of anesthesia will be used for my procedure?
An upper blepharoplasty can be done equally well with just local anesthesia, IV sedation, or a light general anesthetic. This often depends upon whether other procedures are being done which themselves require a general anesthetic, such as a rhinoplasty and often a facelift. General anesthesia and IV sedation cost more money, but many patients prefer being asleep. It is a personal choice and Dr. Alejandro Duarte y Sanchez can help you decide what will work best for you.

Will an upper blepharoplasty change the shape of my eye?
The eye as a whole looks different and better, and to that extent the shape is different. But it does not change the fixed structures of the eyelid, such as where it attached towards the nose and to the temple, so the fundamental shape of the lids is unchanged.

Can I wear eyeglasses right after an upper blepharoplasty?
Eyeglasses can be worn right after a blepharoplasty, and in fact it is very common for patients to return for their visit the day after surgery wearing sunglasses as a means to mask any swelling they have.

Can I wear contacts right after an upper blepharoplasty?
You should wait about a week before wearing contact lenses after a blepharoplasty.