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Eyelid Lift in Austin, TX

The first aging signs often occur around the eyes. Drooping, puffy upper eyelids can make you look tired, sad, and even obstruct your vision in some cases. You might also have noticed lax skin, eye bags, and dark circles underneath the eyes. These concerns can give you a tired appearance and are increasingly hard to conceal with makeup.

Eyelid lift surgery, medically known as blepharoplasty, can alter your eyelids’ skin and muscles to enhance your overall facial appearance dramatically. Upper and lower eyelid lift surgeries are both incredible options for restoring a more youthful profile.

If you’ve been told that you look tired, or feel that you look older than your years, it may be time to consider an eyelid lift by Dr. Venkata Erella. Dr. Erella is highly trained, experienced, and takes a patient-first approach to care. For these reasons and many more, Dr. Erella is one of the best providers of eyelid surgery in Austin, TX.

Read on to learn more, and feel free to reach out to Dr. Erella with any questions or concerns by calling (512) 730-3885 or scheduling a consultation.

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Dr. Erella

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Dr. Venkata Erella is double board-certified, highly respected, and takes a patient-centered approach to care that has made him a valued member of the Austin, TX community for many years. Contact us today to learn how Dr. Erella can help you reach your ideal look!

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Recovery from Upper Eyelid Surgery

Swelling and bruising from eyelid lift is expected and should improve within a week. While individual results will vary, many patients notice immediate results. Before long, you’ll start seeing a smoother and more rested appearance to the areas around your eyes and a positive aesthetic effect on your entire face.

Most patients can return to work in about a week. Sunglasses usually cover the area adequately if you do have to go out for any reason.

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Recovery from Lower Eyelid Lift Surgery

Most patients experience minimal discomfort after their lower eyelid lift surgery when they are released to be taken home by a family member. Over the next week, patients should see reduced bruising and swelling.

Your vision may blur slightly from the antibiotic ointment and the swelling, and Dr. Erella recommends that you do not drive for the first several days after surgery. Typically, you should not require any pain medication after the first day at home and are encouraged to use ice packs diligently over the first two days, then only when needed over the next few days. 

For all eyelid lift surgeries, avoiding strenuous activity for at least the first two weeks after surgery will help prevent complications such as bleeding, prolonged swelling, suturing complications, or infection.

For the first few weeks after surgery, expect to notice a temporary pulled or tight appearance in your eyelids’ outer corners. While most healing will occur over the first two to three weeks, your final results will become apparent closer to 2-3 months after surgery.

Your Eyelid Lift with Dr. Venkata Erella

If you have any questions regarding any aspect of blepharoplasty in Austin, TX, and would like to speak with Dr. Erella, please call (512) 730-3885 to schedule a consultation. We are based in Austin and serve the communities of Lakeway, Bee Cave, and other nearby Texas towns.

Austin Eyelid Lift FAQs

 -Your upper eyelids droop and hang over your eyes

 -Your lower eyelids droop, or you have undereye bags

 -You have wrinkles or excessive amounts of skin in the lower eyelids

 -You have excess skin on your upper eyelids which impairs your vision

In upper blepharoplasty, Dr. Erella makes an incision across the lid. In lower blepharoplasty, the incision is made just beneath the eyelashes. Excess skin and fat are removed in both cases, and droopy eyelids are corrected.

The incisions are not visible because they are carefully hidden in the eyelids’ natural folds or just under the lower eyelash line. After they heal, these incisions are almost always undetectable.

It is recommended that you wait two weeks before wearing contact lenses, even if your eyes begin feeling better. In the meantime, you can wear glasses.

An eyelid lift procedure typically takes between one and two hours to complete.

The recovery time ranges from one to two weeks. While you may experience some swelling and bruising, there should be minimal discomfort. You can reduce swelling by applying cold compresses and keeping your head elevated. Sutures are removed within one week, and you’ll be able to apply makeup after that.

Due to conjunctival swelling and the use of the eye lubricants provided, your vision may blur after surgery. This typically subsides entirely in a few days.

You can expect to notice immediate improvements after your surgery. However, the final results will be apparent in about four weeks once the swelling has completely subsided. Many patients can return to work after a week.

While eyelid surgery results are long-lasting, your eye skin and muscles will still be subject to the effects of sunlight, the environment, and the natural aging process. You may need an additional surgery much later on.

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