Male Eyelid Surgery

Before blepharoplasty, you may be asked to complete an eye exam with an ophthalmologist. If you smoke, you will need to quit at least four to six weeks before and after your surgery. You may also be asked to make adjustments to your medications, as certain vitamins, herbs, and drugs can enhance the risk of bleeding. Lastly, make sure you arrange for a responsible adult to drive you home after blepharoplasty, as you will be groggy from sedation. Have your prescriptions filled ahead of time, and make your living space comfortable with pillows and entertainment so that your healing journey is restful and restorative.

Male Eyelid surgery is performed while the patient is asleep under sedation anesthesia, so there is no pain or discomfort during surgery. After the procedure, discomfort and soreness can be well controlled using prescription painkillers. Most men are able to switch to over-the-counter pain medications within a few days.

It can be hard to detect any positive changes because bruising and swelling will first occur in the eyelids. Within around three to six weeks, most swelling will have resolved, and the attractive results of your blepharoplasty procedure will begin to emerge, enhancing your confidence.

Yes, you can. Dallas has two airports servicing this great city, providing a wider range of travel options. No matter where you are in the US, our team at HIM Plastic Surgery is ready to tailor your blepharoplasty treatment according to your schedule and have you seeing and looking better than ever before.

You should wait at least two to three days before traveling by plane. The pressure changes can affect your comfort and recovery and potentially increase swelling. If you have any concerns or questions about your ability to travel after eyelid surgery, do not hesitate to address them during your consultation.

Depending on the techniques used, your scars should be discreetly hidden with the natural folds of your skin and will fade over time. 

Blepharoplasty recovery time is relatively quick. Most patients are able to return to work or school within three to five days.

It is important to recover properly, so this means avoiding strenuous activities for at least six weeks post-surgery or until your surgeon approves you to work out. You will need to begin with lighter activities, such as walking, to reduce swelling and prevent complications, but you can gradually increase the intensity of your activities.

You will need to avoid exercises that require jumping, bouncing, or swinging for at least one month and any experiences that cause your head to be inverted.

Yes. As mentioned, our Dallas blepharoplasty patients often combine their surgery with a brow lift, which can dramatically reduce signs of aging in the upper face. Eyelid surgery can also be combined with dermal fillers, facial fat grafting, or a facelift procedure to reduce hollowness in the tear troughs and erase fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes.

Our plastic surgeons’ exacting techniques and conservative approach to skin removal help to reduce potential risks with eyelid surgery. However, some risks always exist any time an incision is created. With blepharoplasty, these include the following:

• Bleeding
• Infection
• Dry eyes
• Irritation
• Problems blinking
• Poor scarring
• Asymmetry
• Muscle or nerve injuries