Toms River Eyelid Surgery doctors

Fat pockets within the upper eyelids can be reduced by simply placing incisions in the crease of each eye and surgically decreasing the amount present.  When you have fullness on the outer part of the eyelid, it may represent a droopy lacrimal gland (the gland that produces tears).  This can be lifted up and sutured down during the same procedure.  This procedure is normally done under local anesthesia, but can be performed under general anesthesia as well.  Fine sutures are used to close the incisions.  The procedure takes about an hour, and you are able to go home the same day.  There is no age criterion - the anatomy dictates what needs to be done, but I would make a consultation with a board certified facial plastic, plastic, or oculoplastic surgeon to discuss all of your options. Good luck.

Eyelid surgery, otherwise known as a blepharoplasty, has a fairly quick recovery time of about 7-10 days.  At that time you should be able to go back to work.  After any eyelid surgery, you should have someone drive you home because you wouldn't want to start swelling as you are trying to drive.  The final result is usually seen in about 2-3 months when the incisions disappear.  It is safe to wear makeup in about 10 days.  Be sure to discuss your post operative instructions with your surgeon before the procedure so you understand them completely.