Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)

Laser eyelid surgery (Blepharoplasty) eliminates baggy or sagging tissue around the eyes using a carbon dioxide laser. Most patients heal more quickly and experience reduced bruising and swelling compared to traditional methods.

The carbon dioxide laser, is a specialized tool that doctors performing laser surgery have used for decades. This laser cuts tissues and seals blood vessels simultaneously. Laser blepharoplasty allows doctors to reduce blood loss, simplifying the surgery and speeding recovery.

Prior to laser blepharoplasty, patients meet with the surgeon to discuss expectations and to decide upon specific techniques. Using laser blepharoplasty, surgeons can correct upper or lower eyelid problems as well as remove small eyelid growths. Laser blepharoplasty is an ambulatory surgery, conducted on an outpatient basis. During laser blepharoplasty, patients are sedated for the procedure, and return home upon the completion of laser blepharoplasty. Patients usually need little or no pain medication following the operation. Laser blepharoplasty patients will experience some swelling and bruising following their procedure, but most patients return to work within a few days of surgery.