Eyelid surgery is the removal of extra fat, muscle, or skin around the eyelids. While it is usually done for cosmetic reasons to improve the appearance of the eyelids, it can also be recommended for a medical reason, such as to improve the patient’s vision. A visit with our ophthalmologists in Chico will help you determine if this is the right procedure for you, especially if you are experiencing vision issues.
 

When Should You Consider Eyelid Surgery?

Good candidates for eye surgery include people that do not have any medical conditions that could hinder healing, non-smokers, and individuals without serious eye conditions. You may need to consider eyelid surgery if you have extra loose skin on either your lower or upper eyelid. You could be a good candidate if you have fatty deposits in the upper eyelids that cause puffiness or you have sagging or loose skin that causes folds, affecting the natural contour of the eyelids.

There are some instances where eyelid surgery is not recommended by an ophthalmologist. Eyelid surgery isn’t going to improve uneven eyes or crow’s feet. If you have drooping eyebrows, then eyelid surgery may make the condition worse. If you have dry eye, eye diseases, an eye infection, or are a smoker, you may not be a good candidate for the surgery.
 

Eyelid Surgery Consultation

Your eye surgeon will tailor the procedure to your goals. It is important to share your expectations with the surgeon so that we understand what you are hoping to get out of the surgery and to ensure that you understand the realistic outcomes.
 

What to Expect

It is an outpatient procedure and you can go home the same day. Incisions are made in the natural creases of your eyelids. The eye surgeon removes excess skin as needed. Your vision may be blurry after the procedure due to the lubricating ointment. Full recovery can take ten days and several months for the swelling to go down.
 

Contact Our Eye Surgeons in Chico, CA

To learn more about eyelid surgery and if it is right for you, contact Reeve-Woods Eye Center. Call our team today at (530) 899-2244 to schedule an appointment with one of our eye doctors.