Waldman Schantz Plastic Surgery Center
  • About
    • Facility
    • Staff
    • Location
    • Videos
    • Newsletters
    • Patient Resources
      • Patient Forms
      • Preoperative Instructions
    • Financing
    • In the News
  • Meet our Docs
    • S. Randolph Waldman, MD
    • Stephen A. Schantz, MD
    • J. Brad Turner, MD
  • Gallery
    • S. Randolph Waldman, MD
    • Stephen A. Schantz, MD
    • J. Brad Turner, MD
  • Procedures
    • Facial procedures
      • Rhinoplasty
      • Facelift
      • Mini Facelift
      • Brow / Forehead Lift
      • Blepharoplasty
      • Otoplasty Lexington, KY (Ear Pinning)
      • Chin Augmentation
      • Neck Liposuction
      • Lip Augmentation
      • Microneedling
      • Sub-nasal Lip Lift
      • CO2 Laser Resurfacing
      • Cosmetic Skin Lesion Removal
      • Soft Tissue Filler Injections
      • Neurotoxin Injections
    • Breast procedures
      • Breast Augmentation
      • Breast Lift
      • Breast Reduction
      • Breast Asymmetry
      • Breast Lift with Implant
      • Male Breast Reduction
      • Breast Implant Revision
    • Body Contouring
      • Liposuction
      • Tummy Tuck
      • Mini-Tummy Tuck
      • Body Lift
      • Thigh Lift
      • Arm Lift
      • Hand Rejuvenation
      • Brazilian Butt Lift
      • Mommy Makeover
      • Coolsculpting in Lexington, KY
  • Reviews
    • Patient Testimonials
    • Online Reviews
    • Video Testimonials
  • Skin Care
    • Skin Chic
    • Skin Chic Store
    • Our Staff
    • Laser Treatments
      • Varilite Laser (Broken Blood Vessels)
      • Radiosurgery (Cosmetic Removal of Skin Lesions)
      • Fractional CO2 Laser (Skin Rejuvenation Chest Wall)
      • Epilaze Hair Reduction/Removal
      • Sciton Broadband IPL (Pigment and Rosacea)
      • Phoenix Laser Hand Treatments
      • Infrared Skin Tyte
    • Light Chemical Peels
      • Melanage Peels
      • Glycolic Peels
      • PCA Salicylic Peels
      • Ultrasound Moisturizing Treatment
    • Skin Care Products
      • Alastin
      • Skinceuticals
      • PCA
      • DefenAge
      • Elta MD
      • Skin Chic Private Brand
    • Microneedling
      • Microneedling with RF
      • Microneedling RF with PRP
    • Hydrafacials
    • Acne Treatments
  • Non-Invasive
    • Coolsculpting in Lexington, KY
Waldman Schantz Plastic Surgery Center
Call Us 1-859-254-5665
Contact us
CALL
EMAIL
  • About
    • Facility
    • Staff
    • Location
    • Videos
    • Newsletters
    • Patient Resources
      • Patient Forms
      • Preoperative Instructions
    • Financing
    • In the News
  • Meet our Docs
    • S. Randolph Waldman, MD
    • Stephen A. Schantz, MD
    • J. Brad Turner, MD
  • Gallery
    • S. Randolph Waldman, MD
    • Stephen A. Schantz, MD
    • J. Brad Turner, MD
  • Procedures
    • Facial procedures
      • Rhinoplasty
      • Facelift
      • Mini Facelift
      • Brow / Forehead Lift
      • Blepharoplasty
      • Otoplasty Lexington, KY (Ear Pinning)
      • Chin Augmentation
      • Neck Liposuction
      • Lip Augmentation
      • Microneedling
      • Sub-nasal Lip Lift
      • CO2 Laser Resurfacing
      • Cosmetic Skin Lesion Removal
      • Soft Tissue Filler Injections
      • Neurotoxin Injections
    • Breast procedures
      • Breast Augmentation
      • Breast Lift
      • Breast Reduction
      • Breast Asymmetry
      • Breast Lift with Implant
      • Male Breast Reduction
      • Breast Implant Revision
    • Body Contouring
      • Liposuction
      • Tummy Tuck
      • Mini-Tummy Tuck
      • Body Lift
      • Thigh Lift
      • Arm Lift
      • Hand Rejuvenation
      • Brazilian Butt Lift
      • Mommy Makeover
      • Coolsculpting in Lexington, KY
  • Reviews
    • Patient Testimonials
    • Online Reviews
    • Video Testimonials
  • Skin Care
    • Skin Chic
    • Skin Chic Store
    • Our Staff
    • Laser Treatments
      • Varilite Laser (Broken Blood Vessels)
      • Radiosurgery (Cosmetic Removal of Skin Lesions)
      • Fractional CO2 Laser (Skin Rejuvenation Chest Wall)
      • Epilaze Hair Reduction/Removal
      • Sciton Broadband IPL (Pigment and Rosacea)
      • Phoenix Laser Hand Treatments
      • Infrared Skin Tyte
    • Light Chemical Peels
      • Melanage Peels
      • Glycolic Peels
      • PCA Salicylic Peels
      • Ultrasound Moisturizing Treatment
    • Skin Care Products
      • Alastin
      • Skinceuticals
      • PCA
      • DefenAge
      • Elta MD
      • Skin Chic Private Brand
    • Microneedling
      • Microneedling with RF
      • Microneedling RF with PRP
    • Hydrafacials
    • Acne Treatments
  • Non-Invasive
    • Coolsculpting in Lexington, KY

Blepharoplasty in Lexington, KY

Blepharoplasty is a procedure in which excess fat and/or skin is removed along the upper or lower lids. These areas may exhibit wrinkles, loose skin, and bulges due to either heredity/genetics or the aging process. Pouches or bags of the upper and lower lids are generally due to herniations of the fat normally located in the eye socket.

Table of Contents
  1. Blepharoplasty Before & After Photos
  2. Who is a candidate for Blepharoplasty?
  3. What results can I expect from the surgery?
  4. What is transconjunctival blepharoplasty?
  5. Do you ever combine blepharoplasty and either laser resurfacing or chemical peels?
  6. What is fat sparing blepharoplasty?
  7. What can I expect after the surgery?
  8. What are other procedures that may enhance the blepharoplasty?
  9. Are there risks with eyelid lift plastic surgery?

Blepharoplasty Before & After Photos

  •  Before and After Photos in , , Blepharoplasty in Lexington, KY
  •  Before and After Photos in , , Blepharoplasty in Lexington, KY
  •  Before and After Photos in , , Blepharoplasty in Lexington, KY
  •  Before and After Photos in , , Blepharoplasty in Lexington, KY
VIEW PHOTO GALLERY

*Each patient is unique and individual results may vary.

Who is a candidate for Blepharoplasty?

  • If you have excessive, sagging or wrinkled upper or lower eyelid skin.
  • If you have excess upper eyelid skin that interferes with vision.
  • If you have lost your natural upper eyelid crease.
  • If you have puffy pouches of fat in the upper or lowers lids that create a tired or aged appearance.

What results can I expect from the surgery?

  • A refreshed appearance, with a younger, firmer eye area.
  • Widening of visual fields if excessive upper lid skin has partially blocked vision.
Blepharoplasty gives a refreshed appearance, with a younger, firmer eye area.

What is transconjunctival blepharoplasty?

In this operation the fat of the lower eyelids is removed through an incision on the inside of the eyelid, usually without need for an external incision. It offers many advantages over the traditional approach where an external incision is used for access to the “bag” but is limited in its ability to tighten skin and reduce wrinkling.

Do you ever combine blepharoplasty and either laser resurfacing or chemical peels?

Yes, we often recommend a phenol chemical peel of the lower lid region 2-3 months after the blepharoplasty.

What is fat sparing blepharoplasty?

Recently emphasis has been placed upon the importance of more conservative fat removal to prevent a sunken or unnatural appearance postoperatively. In some fat sparing techniques, emphasis is on the repositioning rather than removal of periorbital fat.

  • Just had a simple procedure done here this week. Got a new cosmetic set from the skincare office that seems to be reducing some redness on my face! I plan to have a surgery done in the future. Pricing is very affordable as I have been to one other practice outside of the state that had higher rates. Would definitely recommend! (review from Google+)

    • 5 stars
    • Melinda , Lexington, KY

What’s the difference between upper eyelid surgery and lower eyelid surgery?

In upper eyelid surgery, Dr. Waldman first marks the individual lines and crease of the lids in order to keep the incisions as invisible as possible along the natural folds. The incision is made and excess fat and loose skin are removed. Fine sutures are used to close the incisions, thereby minimizing the visibility of any incision.

In upper eyelid surgery, Dr. Waldman first marks the individual lines and crease of the lids in order to keep the incisions as invisible as possible along the natural folds.
Blepharoplasty diagram

In lower eyelid surgery, Dr. Waldman makes the incision in an inconspicuous site along the lash line and smile creases of the lower lid. Excess fat, muscle, and skin are then trimmed away before the incision is closed with fine sutures.

How long will the procedure last?

Under normal conditions, blepharoplasty can take from one to two hours.

Where is the eyelid surgery performed?

Dr. Waldman performs most blepharoplasties in his fully accredited (AAAASF) office surgical facility.

What types of anesthesia is used?

Dr. Waldman performs most blepharoplasties under local anesthesia with light intravenous sedation.

Will the fine wrinkling around my eyes (crows feet) go away and what about the dark circles under my eyes?

A blepharoplasty will not eradicate the wrinkles around the eyes (crows feet) and these are usually best treated by other means such as laser resurfacing or BOTOX® Cosmetic.
Blepharoplasty benefits

A blepharoplasty will not eradicate the wrinkles around the eyes (crows feet) and these are usually best treated by other means such as laser resurfacing or BOTOX® Cosmetic. By combining resurfacing or chemical peels with blepharoplasty, Dr. Waldman is able to achieve a more complete rejuvenation of the periorbital area (the area around the eye and eyelids) which he believes should be the goal of eyelid surgery.

Dark circles under the eyes may improve if they are related to large bags but a blepharoplasty will usually not improve the dark pigmentation of lower eyelid skin. Phenol chemical peeling can improve dark pigmentation. Droopy eyebrows are also not corrected by a blepharoplasty. Instead this requires a brow lift or forehead lift.

What can I expect after the surgery?

Dr. Waldman usually removes sutures within 4-5 days. Bruising and sensitivity to light last at least a week or two and swelling progressively disappears over several weeks. Patients can use eye makeup shortly after sutures are removed and contact lenses can be worn when comfortable (usually within 3-7 days).

What are other procedures that may enhance the blepharoplasty?

Additional procedures that would enhance the result of a blepharoplasty are forehead lift, face lift, chemical peel or laser skin resurfacing.

Are there risks with eyelid lift plastic surgery?

Complications are usually rare and minor when blepharoplasty is performed by a competent plastic surgeon. Patients with some medical conditions such as thyroid disease, hypertension and patients with dry eyes have an increased risk following blepharoplasty.

All patients’ experience some bruising and swelling for several days after surgery. As with all surgery there are risks and potential complications and the risks and benefits must be carefully considered prior to the procedure.

Related Procedures:
BOTOX® Cosmetic | Facelift | Lip Procedures

Schedule a consultation

  • Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
  • By submitting this form I agree to the Terms of Use
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Face

  • Blepharoplasty
  • Brow Lift
  • Chin Augmentation
  • Eyelid Lift
  • Eye Enhancements
  • Facelift
  • Neck Liposuction
  • Forehead Lift
  • Lip Augmentation
  • Nose Enhancement
  • Otoplasty Lexington, KY (Ear Pinning)
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Dr. Waldman, I cannot fully express my gratitude for the wonderful care I received from you and your staff. All involved were professional, warm, friendly, and very knowledgeable. I left confident and comfortable with you and your staff…

    • 5 stars
  • Dr. Waldman and the perfect staff, I just wanted to write a note to tell what a fantastic experience I have had with the Waldman group! I am so happy with the result of my surgery. Of course, I would put you on the top of a list of plastic…

    • 5 stars
  • Dr. Waldman, I wanted to thank you for your kindness that was shown to me in your office recently. My venture there was a feeble attempt to feel better about myself, when I was just a shell of my former self. Your kindness, and that of your…

    • 5 stars
Our Doctors

  • Financing options
  • Patient Forms
  • Contact Us
  • Sitemap
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Statement
© Copyright 2022. Waldman Schantz Plastic Surgery Center.
Medical Website Marketing by 
3288 Eagle View Lane, Suite 300, Lexington, Kentucky, 40509
(859) 254-5665