Dr. Mark Clymer typically performs his eyelid lift surgeries in a certified outpatient surgical suite. The patient receives local anesthetic, supplemented with sedation medication. A critical step in the eyelift surgery is to precisely place an incision in the natural crease present in the patient’s upper eyelid skin. Excess fat and skin are then carefully removed. The incision is closed with fine sutures that are removed three days after the procedure.*

Dr. Clymer advises his eyelid lift patients that their incision heals in a line that mimics the natural upper eyelid skin crease. The lower eyelid tuck is most often performed with an incision placed behind the eyelashes or under the lash line, where it is not visible.

During a cosmetic correction to the lower eye area, excess fat and skin is removed and fat is often repositioned to correct hollows.

For some patients an eyelid lift procedure may be combined with a forehead lift and/or a facelift to achieve optimal facial rejuvenation results.

Patients who can benefit from an eyelid lift are those who have:

• Drooping eyelids
• Under eye bags
• Fat deposits (puffiness in the eyelids)
• Vision impairment from sagging eyelid skin

Dr. Clymer advises patients that a blepharoplasty procedure can be performed as an upper or lower. They can also be combined.

Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty) – Corrects sagging skin, loose muscle, and/or excess fat tissue along their upper eyelids. Also, improves vision on those patients who have visual impairment from eyelids that are blocking their vision.

Lower Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty) – Corrects drooping skin or excess tissue along the lower eyelids. A lower blepharoplasty addresses eye bags (extra fatty deposits), puffiness, and dark under-eye circles.

Upper and Lower Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty) – A common procedure is to perform both upper and lower blepharoplasty at the same time in order to correct upper lid and lower lid issues.

Eyelid Lift Combined with Brow/Forehead Lift – Dr. Mark Clymer has helped men and women attain their facial improvement goals with a brow lift. For many patients, a brow lift is performed with an eyelid lift (blepharoplasty). Dr. Clymer can discuss with you if a forehead/brow lift is the recommended facial rejuvenation procedure to help you achieve your goals.

Most patients are back to their normal routines within days of their eyelid lift, although complete recovery may take a few weeks.* Strenuous activities should be avoided.

Swelling and bruising are part of the recovery process, and are limited by using cold compresses the first 48 hours after surgery.* Dr. Clymer thoroughly discusses each patient’s concerns, surgical options and their recovery at the time of their consultation.

If you are desiring a more rested and youthful appearance, ask Dr. Mark A. Clymer if an eyelid lift is right for you. You can trust your facial rejuvenation procedure(s) to a facial plastic surgeon that is double board certified and has the necessary education, training and experience to produce natural-looking results the first time.

Dr. Clymer is a board certified Facial Plastic Surgeon and has specialized in surgical and non-surgical procedures in the face, head and neck areas.

Dr. Mark A. Clymer is Nashville’s premier Facial Plastic Surgeon, attracting Tennesseans and women and men throughout the United States who desire the natural look that results from his surgical skills and his commitment to excellence. Learn more about Dr. Clymer.