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Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) in Vancouver, BC

With such attention given to the eyes, it’s no wonder so many men and women from West Vancouver and surrounding areas with droopy upper eyelids and puffy bags consider blepharoplasty, often called eyelid surgery or an eyelid lift. In Vancouver, BC, Royal College-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Peter Lennox has many years of experience transforming the most expressive part of the face from appearing old and tired to young and energized.

To take the next step, request a consultation with Dr. Lennox. Or, call our office at (604) 876-6552 to schedule your appointment. Women and men come to Dr. Lennox’s practice for eyelid surgery from West Vancouver, Burnaby, and throughout the Vancouver area.

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This 44 year old woman noted skin excess and heaviness to her upper eyelids, and felt that she looked tired. She underwent removal of the skin (upper lid blepharoplasty). Her before photos show her pre operative markings.

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This 56 year old woman from Vancouver was bothered by the amount of excess skin in her upper eyelids, and the quality of her upper eyelid skin. She elected to have upper lid blepharoplasty with skin excision and minimal fat excision. She was happy with the reduction in the upper lid skin excess and restoration of balance in her upper lid and e... Read More

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Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.

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What Is Eyelid Surgery?

Eyelid surgery opens and brightens the eyes by removing loose skin and fatty tissues that create droopiness and bags. This can be particularly troubling for women because it obscures the natural contours of the eyelid and makes it difficult to apply cosmetics. For men and women, bulging tissues make the eyes look small, tired, or even angry.

Who’s an Ideal Blepharoplasty Candidate?

Blepharoplasty candidates are women and men who want to rejuvenate the area around their eyes, are physically and emotionally healthy, and have realistic expectations for their results. Sometimes, heaviness of the brow area makes patients think they need an eyelid lift when they need a brow lift instead. Many patients benefit from a combination of these procedures. Dr. Lennox will examine your concerns and recommend a surgical plan that addresses them.

What Are My Surgical Options?

In Vancouver, Dr. Lennox performs blepharoplasty on the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both.

Upper Eyelid Surgery

During this procedure, Dr. Lennox places incisions in the fold of the upper lid through which he removes excess fat and lax skin. He then tightens the skin and closes the incisions with tiny sutures. When healed, the scars are nearly impossible to see.

Lower Eyelid Surgery

Dr. Lennox performs lower eyelid surgery using an incision just below the eyelashes of the lower lid, through which he removes excess skin and redistributes fat to eliminate under eye bags. Instead, he may use an incision on the inside of the lower lid, which allows him to reduce lower eyelid bags with no visible scarring.

Commonly Combined Procedures

For even more dramatic results, some patients combine eyelid surgery with one or more of the following procedures:

• Brow lift to further rejuvenate the upper face.
• Facelift to tighten sagging skin of the cheeks, jawline, and neck.
• Dermal filler injections to add volume to the cheeks and around the eyes, and plump and smooth the skin.
• BOTOX® Cosmetic injections to smooth away crow’s feet at the outer corners of the eyes and frown lines between the eyebrows.

Your Eyelid Surgery Recovery Timeline

Dr. Lennox performs eyelid surgery as an outpatient procedure, so you will return the day of surgery in the care of an adult friend or family member. To minimize swelling and bruising, keep your head elevated at all times and apply ice packs for the first few days as directed.

Recovery generally proceeds along the following timeline (experiences vary):

• 2 to 3 days: Bruising and swelling peak.
• 7 days: Return to work and start going out socially.
• 1 to 2 weeks: Swelling and bruising fade.
• 3 weeks: Resume normal workouts.
• 3 to 6 months: Achieve final results once swelling is completely gone.

Meet Dr. Lennox

Engaging, well-educated, and extensively trained, Royal College-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Peter Lennox has earned the trust of his peers, his patients, and his students.

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Eyelid Surgery FAQ

Can eyelid surgery fix hooded eyes?

In many cases, eyelid surgery reduces hooding in the upper eyelids by removing lax skin. It can also improve peripheral vision by removing this excess skin. In some cases, patients require a brow lift instead of, or in addition to, upper eyelid surgery to correct hooding.

Is the surgery painful?

Most patients experience swelling, bruising, and soreness after eyelid surgery but no pain. Over-the-counter pain medication is typically enough to keep patients comfortable.

Can you get both upper and lower eyelid surgery at the same time?

Yes. Dr. Lennox often performs eyelid surgery on both sets of eyelids, offering the patients the advantages of looking refreshed and having a single surgery and recovery period.

How long will my results last?

Eyelid surgery provides long-lasting results. The duration depends on your age at the time of surgery, lifestyle (including sun exposure), and skin elasticity. Upper eyelid surgery lasts about 5 to 7 years, and surgery on the lower eyelids lasts indefinitely.

Can I have plastic surgery if I’m overweight?

Patient safety is our priority at Lennox Cosmetic Surgery. Because of that, Dr. Lennox requires women and men to have a body mass index (BMI) below 30 before they can undergo elective cosmetic surgery. According to Canadian guidelines from Health Canada, anyone with a BMI of 30 or higher is considered obese and has a high risk of suffering complications following plastic surgery. A BMI between 25 and 29 is considered overweight.