Eyelid Surgery in Kelowna
Eyelid surgery, clinically known as blepharoplasty, improves the appearance of the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both.
Rejuvenate your eyes for a youthful look
Eyelid surgery gives a rejuvenated appearance to the area around your eyes, making you look more rested and alert. Upper eyelid surgery can remove excess fatty deposits that appear as puffiness, and loose or sagging skin that creates folds or disturbs the natural contour of the upper eyelid, sometimes impairing vision.
Lower eyelid blepharoplasty can remove excess skin and fine wrinkles of the lower eyelid, correct bags under the eyes, and correct droopiness of the lower eyelids.
Eyelid Surgery: the procedure, results and recovery
The procedure
Eyelid surgery may be done under local anaesthesia and I.V. sedation or general anaesthesia; Dr. Peterson will recommend the best choice for you. The procedure is done on a day care basis.
Incisions are designed so scars are concealed within the natural crease of the eyelid. The lower eyelid may be corrected through an incision just below the lower lash line, or through a transconjunctival incision hidden inside the lower eyelid to redistribute or remove excess fat. Incisions are closed with removable or absorbable sutures.
Results
Results appear gradually as swelling and bruising subside to reveal a smooth, better-defined eyelid and surrounding region, and an alert and rejuvenated appearance.
Recovery
You will receive specific instructions on caring for your eyes, medications, what to watch for, and when to follow up with Dr. Peterson. Initial recovery may include some eyelid swelling, bruising, irritation or dry eyes, and discomfort that can be controlled with medication, cold compresses and ointment.
Before undergoing any cosmetic surgical procedure, consult with your physician and your plastic surgeon to determine if cosmetic surgery is an appropriate choice for you.
Eyelid Surgery results
Before and after photos of a eyelid surgery patient of Dr. Peterson.
Results may vary. Every patient is different; photos are shown for general information and are not a guarantee of your outcome.
Dr. Brian D. Peterson
BSc, MD, FRCSC, FACS · Board-certified plastic surgeon
- Founder and Medical Director, Okanagan Health Surgical Centre
- Associate Professor, University of British Columbia
- Fellowship Director, Aesthetic & Breast Surgery, UBC
- Past President, Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (2007)
Dr. Brian D. Peterson entered his specialty practice in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery in Kelowna in 1992, after fellowship training in breast and aesthetic surgery. The primary focus of his practice is aesthetic cosmetic plastic surgery, and he lectures internationally.
Dr. Peterson and his team are dedicated to an exceptional standard of patient education and care. No matter the scale of your cosmetic goals, each case is treated with an extraordinary level of dedication and attention to detail.
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