Midwest Eye Care Institute

Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

Blepharoplasty (eyelid tuck) is surgery to improve the appearance and function of the eyelids. The blepharoplasty procedure involves the removal of excess skin and fat around the eyelids to give one's face a more youthful and fresher appearance.

The procedure is performed under local anesthetic and light sedation and takes approximately 45 minutes. It may be performed for cosmetic reasons or to improve sight by removing excess skin out of the patient's field of vision. The recovery time is about a week and during this time the patient must refrain from any heavy activity and heavy lifting. It is not uncommon for there to be bruising around the eyelids following surgery.

Dr. Conlon believes in a tissue sparing blepharoplasty technique where healthy muscle tissue is preserved, and primarily redundant skin is removed. If excessive fat is present then this is either careful reshaped or transferred, and every effort is made to preserve the fullness of the youthful eyelid. Unfortunately, in years gone by, too aggressive removal of the fat and excessive skin/muscle removal has lead to a hollowed appearance to the eyelid, and a less than satisfactory function of the eyelid.

Midwest Eye Care Institute complies with North American safety and sanitization standards, and is accredited by the Canadian Association of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities (CAAASF). Our surgical suite meets the highest quality norms and is rigorously disinfected prior to each day of surgery. Our sterilization equipment (autoclave) is inspected regularly and we also use disposable operating material.

Dr. Conlon’s office offers a private, convenient and affordable option for having this procedure performed.