Blepharoplasty in Indianapolis

Deciding between an upper and lower blepharoplasty depends on the root cause of your concerns. Upper eyelid surgery focuses on correcting drooping lids or excess skin, which may leave you looking tired or obstruct your vision. Lower eyelid surgery addresses puffiness and sagging beneath your eyes, reducing the appearance of “bags.”

During your consultation, your surgeon will assess your facial anatomy and concerns to determine the most effective procedure for your needs. In some cases, we may recommend combining an upper and lower blepharoplasty, or pairing eyelid surgery with a brow lift or facelift for comprehensive rejuvenation.

While surgery is the only way to remove excess tissue, we may recommend noninvasive alternatives for patients seeking subtle rejuvenation. For example, we may recommend a chemical peel or laser resurfacing to address fine lines and pigmentation around the eyes.

Blepharoplasty does not address pigmentation concerns. Surgery can reduce the appearance of dark under-eyes by removing excess skin and fat, but it does not change your skin’s tone or texture. In some cases, we recommend pairing eyelid surgery with noninvasive skin rejuvenation therapies to achieve the most impactful, natural-looking results.

Some patients can choose to have these treatments done at the time of their initial surgery. More often, though, we recommend scheduling these procedures about 2 months after surgery.

After your blepharoplasty in Indianapolis, you can expect 2 to 3 days of downtime. After 1 to 3 weeks, the majority of swelling will have resolved, revealing your results.

However, deeper tissues take longer to heal, so residual swelling continues to dissipate over the next 6 to 12 months. That said, the changes that occur after 3 weeks are minimal.

Your exact recovery timeline depends on whether you receive an upper or lower blepharoplasty, as well as your unique healing response. Typically, most patients require 2 to 3 days of downtime and feel comfortable returning to social settings within 1 to 3 weeks. During your consultation, we’ll provide detailed aftercare instructions based on your unique surgical plan.

After eyelid surgery, we will instruct you to apply a specialized ointment to the incisions. Applying ice and keeping your head elevated can also help accelerate the healing process, minimizing discomfort and managing swelling. Most bruises resolve within 10 to 14 days, or can at least be easily concealed with makeup. Our team will recommend makeup products that are safe to use as your skin heals, helping you stay confident throughout recovery.

We remain by your side throughout the healing process, monitoring your healing at your follow-up visit and ensuring your comfort, safety, and satisfaction at every stage. If you have any questions once you’ve left our office, never hesitate to contact us.

Most people can safely resume wearing contact lenses 2 weeks after their blepharoplasty. Generally, patients recovering from upper eyelid surgery can wear contacts sooner than those who undergo lower eyelid surgery. During your follow-up appointment, your surgeon will examine your healing progress and may adjust this timeline.