Eyelid Surgery in Princeton, NJ
Eyelid surgery in Princeton, NJ at Princeton Rejuvenation Institute removes excess skin, fat and muscle from the upper and lower lids for a more rested, alert look. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jamie R. Wisser performs blepharoplasty under local anesthesia with IV sedation, alone or with a brow lift. Schedule your consultation today.
What Is Blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty removes excess fat, skin and muscle from the upper and lower eyelids. Heavy lids and puffy bags can make you look tired even when rested; surgery restores a brighter, alert appearance. It can be performed alone or with a facelift or brow lift.
Blepharoplasty Surgeon in Princeton, NJ
Dr. Jamie R. Wisser, MD, FACS is a top-rated, board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He tailors every eyelid surgery so your eyes look refreshed and natural. Patients visit our East Windsor office from Princeton, West Windsor, Plainsboro, Hightstown, Cranbury and New York. Explore our facial plastic surgery procedures.
What Can Eyelid Surgery Correct?
- Loose, sagging or heavy upper eyelids
- Fat deposits in the upper lids
- Under-eye bags from prolapsed lower-lid fat
- Drooping lower lids that show white below the iris
- Excess, crepey lower-lid skin
- Fine wrinkles of the lower lids
Drooping brows and crow's feet are not corrected by eyelid surgery alone. A brow lift addresses brow position, and injection treatments soften crow's feet.
Can Eyelid Surgery Improve Vision?
Yes, in some cases. Severely drooping upper lids can block your visual field, and surgery to correct a documented obstruction may be covered by insurance. Our team can help document visual impairment.
Am I a Good Candidate for Blepharoplasty?
Ideal candidates, men or women:
- Are generally healthy
- Are ideally non-smokers
- Do not have serious eye conditions such as chronic dry eye, narrow-angle glaucoma or a detached retina
Discuss any eye-related thyroid condition with Dr. Wisser.
How Long Do Eyelid Surgery Results Last?
Upper eyelid results typically last many years, and lower eyelid surgery is rarely repeated. Some patients later add a brow lift to maintain a refreshed upper face.
The Eyelid Surgery Procedure
- Anesthesia: Local anesthesia with IV sedation.
- Upper eyelids: Incision in the natural crease, leaving a nearly invisible scar.
- Lower eyelids: A subciliary incision just below the lashes, or a transconjunctival incision inside the lid when no skin removal is needed.
- Length: About one to two hours alone.
Surgery may be performed at our accredited Reliant Surgical Center.
What Is Blepharoplasty Recovery Like?
- Bruising, swelling and tightness resolve in about two to four weeks.
- Lubricating eye drops relieve dryness.
- Avoid contact lenses for two weeks.
- Most patients return to work in ten to fourteen days.
- Final results appear at three to six months.
Nurse Concierge home post-op nursing is available. See our patient resources for preparation tips.
Schedule Your Eyelid Surgery Consultation in Princeton, NJ
Call Princeton Rejuvenation Institute at 609-448-9055 or book your blepharoplasty consultation. Browse our photo gallery, read patient testimonials and get directions on our locations page. Results vary by patient.
