Eyelid Surgery in Portland, OR

Name: Eyelid Surgery
Brand: Portland Plastic Surgery Group
Rating: 4.7 (108 reviews)

Having heavy or droopy eyelids, or even excess eyelid skin, can both give the appearance of aging and also may impair your vision. Eyelid surgery can rejuvenate the eye area and give you a refreshed appearance.

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Blepharoplasty Overview

Rejuvenate Your Eyes with Blepharoplasty in Portland

Blepharoplasty, often called eyelid surgery, may be an option to rejuvenate the eye area by reducing excess fat and skin around the eyes to provide a more youthful and refreshed appearance. If you are considering eyelid surgery at Portland Plastic Surgery Group, request a consultation online.

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Benefits of Eyelid Surgery

Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, offers both aesthetic and functional enhancements, contributing to a more youthful appearance and improved vision.

Rejuvenated Appearance: Removes excess skin and fat from the upper and lower eyelids, reducing puffiness and sagging for a refreshed look.
Improved Vision: Eliminates drooping upper eyelid skin that may obstruct peripheral vision, enhancing daily activities like reading and driving.
Enhanced Eye Contour: Refines the natural shape of the eyes, creating a more defined and alert appearance.
Long-Lasting Results: Provides enduring improvements, with many patients enjoying the benefits for years following the procedure.
Minimal Scarring: Utilizes incisions placed within natural eyelid creases, resulting in scars that are typically well-concealed and fade over time.

Who Is a Candidate for Eyelid Surgery

You may be a good candidate for eyelid surgery in Portland if you are in good overall health and want to refresh the eye area by addressing heavy or hooded upper lids, puffiness, or fine wrinkling. Ideal candidates have healthy eyes, stable vision, and realistic goals.

Excess upper-lid skin or hooding that makes the eyes look tired or interferes with makeup or vision
Puffiness or “bags” under the eyes from prominent fat pads
Loss of upper-lid crease definition or lateral hooding at the outer corners
Fine lines or skin laxity of the upper or lower lids
Good eye surface health with dryness or allergies well managed
Non-smoker or willing to stop smoking before and after surgery
Stable general health and an understanding of the recovery process

Your surgeon will also evaluate brow position and true eyelid droop (ptosis) to confirm whether blepharoplasty alone or a combination approach will best meet your goals.

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Your Eyelid Surgery

Our board-certified plastic surgeons perform blepharoplasty for women and men who are typically from age 30 to 60. This procedure can provide one or a combination of the following improvements:

Opening the upper eye area
Improving peripheral vision obstructed by upper eyelid hooding
Removing loose skin and fat deposits on the upper or lower eyelids
Reducing puffy under-eye bags

Some of our patients choose to combine their eyelid surgery with a facelift for optimal facial rejuvenation.

Upper vs. Lower Blepharoplasty: What Happens During the Procedure

The specific nature of your eyelid surgery depends on whether you’re having upper or lower blepharoplasty, or both. In either case, your surgeon administers an anesthetic at the beginning of the procedure. Generally, you may opt for a local anesthetic combined with intravenous sedation, or general anesthesia.

Upper Eyelid Surgery

During this procedure, the surgeon places incisions in the creases of the upper eyelids, concealed in the natural folds of the skin, which generally extend into the fine, outer edge of the eyes. The skin is then separated from the underlying fatty tissue and muscles, excess fat is reduced, and lax skin is tightened.

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Lower Eyelid Surgery

In most cases, this procedure involves an incision along the inner lining of the lower lid to remove fatty deposits under the eyes and reshape the area, while creating no external scar. For more extensive rejuvenation of the lower eye area, an external incision in the skin just below the eyelashes may be required.

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Recovery After Eyelid Surgery in Portland

After having eyelid surgery in Portland, many patients are able to return to their normal routines within about 10 days. However, it's important to avoid strenuous activities for at least 3 weeks to ensure proper healing. Over time, any scarring typically softens and becomes minimally noticeable.

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Eyelid Surgery FAQ

How much does eyelid surgery cost?

Eyelid surgery pricing depends on several factors such as whether you are having your upper, lower, or both sets of eyelids done. At Portland Plastic Surgery Group, the cost for upper eyelid surgery starts at $6,140, the cost for lower eyelid surgery starts at $6,910, and the cost for upper and lower eyelid surgery starts at $11,385. This price includes our plastic surgeon’s fee, the surgical assistant’s fee, the surgery facility’s fee, the anesthesiologist’s fee, and CosmetAssure insurance. A personalized quote will be provided at your consultation once you and your surgeon have decided on your surgical plan.
To optimize your safety and the quality of your results, we recommend choosing a surgeon based on credentials and experience over cost.

Will my medical insurance pay for eyelid surgery?

In most cases, eyelid surgery is considered a cosmetic procedure and therefore is not covered by medical insurance. However, if your upper eyelids are obstructing your peripheral vision, you may be able to have an optometrist recommend functional eyelid surgery, which is usually a covered procedure. The good news is that functional eyelid surgery is likely to improve your appearance, as well as your vision.

If I’m not ready for eyelid surgery, are there any treatments that can improve my tired look?

Yes. BOTOX® Cosmetic and Dysport are popular, rewarding non-surgical treatments that address signs of aging around the eyes and forehead. Patients often experience a subtle lift of the eyebrows, smoothing of the forehead and crow’s feet, and softening or eliminating of the vertical lines between the eyebrows.
If you’ve never visited our office for BOTOX or Dysport, you’re in luck. We’re excited to bring you the most valuable first-time patient offer in the Portland area, which can also be combined with Alle rewards and our referral reward program. See our specials page for details.
Injectable fillers can also be used to fill in sunken under-eye hollows. These popular treatments can help you look refreshed if you have mild to moderate signs of aging around the eyes and can also enhance and maintain the results of cosmetic surgery.

What can I do to speed up my recovery after blepharoplasty?

There is not a lot you can do to make your body heal faster; however, you do have control over the amount of swelling and bruising you experience. Placing ice packs or bags of frozen vegetables such as peas or corn, covered with a thin cloth, over your eyes as directed by your surgeon can minimize swelling and bruising. Also, keeping your head upright at all times for the first few days, including while sleeping, can help. We suggest you do this by propping yourself up with pillows or resting in a recliner. Above all, follow your surgeon’s recovery instructions diligently for the quickest recovery and most satisfying results.

What is the best age for eyelid surgery?

There is no perfect age for eyelid surgery, as it depends more on your individual anatomy and concerns than your age alone. Most patients consider the procedure in their 30s to 60s, when signs of aging or eyelid drooping begin to interfere with their appearance or vision.

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