Eyelid Surgery Specialist

Why would I need eyelid surgery?

Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, corrects loose, sagging, or drooping eyelids. The thin, delicate skin around your eyes is one of the first places that collagen loss and other signs of aging are noticeable. In addition to affecting your appearance and confidence, sagging eyelids can block your peripheral vision, making daily activities like driving more challenging.

Dr. Storm provides both functional and cosmetic eyelid surgery. Functional blepharoplasty repairs your eyelids and tightens your muscles to remove excess tissue that interferes with your vision. The doctor checks to see if your peripheral vision is limited using a Humphrey visual field (HVF) analyzer.

Dr. Storm also offers cosmetic blepharoplasty to enhance your appearance. He uses a procedure called transconjunctival blepharoplasty to avoid visible scars. Blepharoplasty can help you look more youthful and alert, although it won’t significantly alter the appearance of your face.

Am I a good candidate for eyelid surgery?

Dr. Storm provides preoperative consultations to ensure that you’re in good health and have healthy facial tissue and muscles. If you have an eye disease such as glaucoma or another health issue like thyroid disease or diabetes, blepharoplasty may not be the best option for you.

What happens during blepharoplasty?

Dr. Storm provides blepharoplasty as an outpatient procedure from his office. Eyelid surgery usually takes only 45 minutes to two hours, depending on if both your upper and lower eyelids are being treated.

Dr. Storm begins by providing local anesthesia and sedation to ensure your comfort throughout the procedure. He cleans your eyelids before making an incision in the crease of your upper lid. He removes any excess fat and skin before repositioning and tightening your muscles and connective tissue. 

If you’re having lower eyelid surgery, Dr. Storm makes the incision right below your lash line to hide any scarring. When your procedure is complete, he closes the incisions with surgical glue or sutures and loosely covers your eyes with gauze.

What should I expect while recovering from blepharoplasty?

Dr. Storm gives you customized aftercare instructions and medicated eye drops to support healing and minimize any swelling or other temporary side effects of surgery. You should be able to return to work and your regular activities within a week. You should avoid strenuous physical activity, contact lenses, and eye makeup for at least two weeks after your eyelid surgery.

If you’re looking for an expert ophthalmologic eye surgeon in Brooklyn or Long Beach, New York, call Richard Storm, M.D. P.C. to schedule a consultation.