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Are you noticing that your eyes look tired or hollow and you long for a vibrant, refreshed appearance? Eyelid surgery, known as blepharoplasty or eyelid lift, might be the answer. This plastic surgery procedure can dramatically improve puffy eyes, wrinkles, or sagging skin in both the upper and lower eyelids. These common problems can make you look much older than you are and in some cases, even disrupt your vision. After the procedure, you’ll be left with an awake, rested, and alert appearance but still look like yourself.
Am I a Good Candidate?
Many people are unaware that a relatively simple procedure can improve their facial appearance and, in some cases, their vision. You may be a good candidate for eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty if you notice the following issues:
Upper eyelids:
- Heavy or loose skin, sometimes sitting on the eyelashes
- Seeing your eyelid skin through your eyelashes
- Feeling like your eyelids are heavy, especially at the end of the day
- Difficulty seeing objects or people approaching you from the side
- Difficulty applying make-up because of extra skin in your upper lids
- Looking tired all the time even when you feel rested
Lower eyelids:
- Bags under the eyes
- Loose, crepy skin
- Drooping eyelid skin
- Hollows and dark circles under the eyes
Before Your Procedure
Knowing what to expect and what to do throughout the procedure process is important to ensure the best possible outcome. During your consultation, Dr. Lucie Capek will discuss your goals and she will determine the best treatment course to achieve your desired results. She will talk to you in-depth about how you can prepare for the procedure, what to expect, and review the alternatives, risks, and benefits of the surgery.
As always, you want to be in optimum health when considering elective surgery. Follow a healthy lifestyle, including diet and exercise, don’t smoke since this decreases your body’s ability to heal normally, and follow your primary care physician’s advice when treating chronic conditions like high blood pressure.
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DR. LUCIE CAPEK
Dr. Lucie Capek offers advanced cosmetic plastic surgery from the unique perspective of a female plastic surgeon. Since 1996, she has been serving patients in the Capital District from Albany, Saratoga, Schenectady, and Troy, NY. She is known for using the latest technology to perform body contouring, breast surgery, and facial cosmetic surgery. She personalizes every treatment to give each patient the most natural-looking results, enhancing their beauty and increasing their self-confidence. Above all, her practice is dedicated to your health and wellness. Dr. Capek understands that your beauty and confidence is about more than just your appearance. To schedule your first consultation, contact Lucie Capek, MD.
LEARN MOREYour Procedure
Eyelid surgery is typically performed under local anesthesia and either oral or IV sedation in our QuadA-accredited office-based operating suite, Capek Surgical Arts. Dr. Capek performs a customized series of steps during your surgery to address the issues unique to your eyelid area. These may include excess skin in the upper or lower eyelids, drooping eyelids due to muscle weakness or aging, bags due to prominent fat pads, and hollowing in the tear trough or orbital rim area. The goal is to rejuvenate and smooth out your eyelid area without making you look like a different person.
Upper Eyelids
For upper eyelid surgery, Dr. Capek makes an incision in the natural crease of your eyelid.
The excess skin is removed and the incision is sutured. Variations may include shortening or tightening of the levator muscle to treat drooping called ptosis, creating an eyelid crease if you don’t have one and desire this change (some Asian eyelids), and occasionally some fat removal.
Removal of excess fat is now rarely done in upper lids because it can cause a hollow and aged appearance.
*Procedure performed by Dr. Capek
Lower Eyelids
If there is excess skin in your lower eyelids, Dr. Capek makes an incision below the lash line, removes excess skin, often tightens the orbicular muscle, and then sutures the incision. If bulging fat pads are present these are contoured and reduced, sometimes through an invisible incision behind the lower eyelid.
In many patients, the lower eyelid area also shows hollowing in the tear trough or orbital rim. This makes your eyes look tired and can increase the appearance of dark circles.
Dr. Capek routinely performs micro-fat grafting to this ‘lid-cheek’ junction as part of a lower lid blepharoplasty. She harvests fat from your thighs or abdomen and meticulously injects these living cells into the lower lids to fill out hollowing.
Procedures in 3d
After Your Procedure
After your surgery is complete, your eyelids will be swollen and bruised. Your vision may be blurry, but minimal pain is associated with eyelid surgery recovery. Dr. Capek and her nurses will give you detailed instructions on how to care for yourself after surgery. For the first few days, you should get plenty of rest with your head elevated, and you may need cold compresses for your eyes to reduce swelling and bruising. After about a week, your stitches will be removed and swelling will reduce. You can wear camouflage makeup in a few days and eye makeup after 2 weeks. You can return to non-strenuous work within a week and resume all activities within about a month.
What Are the Risks?
Although complications from eyelid surgeries are rare, every surgical procedure carries some risk. The most common risks or sequelae include temporarily blurred vision, dry eyes, and swelling. Eyelid surgery can rarely be complicated by include bleeding, infection, pain, poor-quality scars, difficulty closing your eyes, ectropion, and long-term vision loss. Dr. Capek will discuss the full list of risks and prevention strategies during your initial consultation.
OUR holistic approach
At Capek Surgical Arts, we’re passionate about transforming your surgical experience through Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols. What does this mean for you? Simply put, ERAS is a game-changing approach that uses proven strategies to help you recover faster and with fewer risks.
Imagine a surgical journey designed with your comfort and safety in mind, where the focus is not just on the procedure itself, but on your entire recovery experience. ERAS aims to minimize complications, shorten recovery times, and elevate your overall satisfaction.
What’s included in this holistic approach?
All of these strategies work TOGETHER to enhance your recovery after surgery!
By focusing on your physical and emotional well-being, ERAS makes recovering an easier and less stressful experience. At Capek Surgical Arts, we’re here to support you every step of the way, helping you get back to the things you love as quickly and comfortably as possible!
QuadA Accredited
CAPEK SURGICAL ARTS
Dr. Capek is pleased to offer her patients an intimate, comfortable and discreet surgical experience at Capek Surgical Arts (CSA), her state-of-the-art Quad A accredited operating suite right here in Latham, NY. You can undergo your procedure under the expert care of board-certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Capek and her exceptional team of anesthesia and clinical staff without having to go to a hospital or surgery center.
LEARN MOREFrequently Asked Questions about Blepharoplasty
Can Botox lift droopy eyelids?
Can droopy eyelids cause blurred vision?
Can I sleep on my side after eyelid surgery?
Does eyelid surgery leave scars?
How do you reduce bruising after eyelid surgery?
How long after blepharoplasty do you see results?
How long are eyes blurry after blepharoplasty?
Why are my eyelids hooded?
HOW LONG ARE EYES BLURRY AFTER BLEPHAROPLASTY SURGERY?
CAN I SLEEP ON MY SIDE AFTER UPPER OR LOWER EYELID SURGERY?
WILL THERE BE SCARS AFTER I REMOVE EXCESS EYELID SKIN?
HOW IS EYELID SURGERY DIFFERENT FROM A BROW LIFT?
Why Choose Capek Plastic Surgery & MedSpa for Eyelid Surgery
As a board-certified plastic surgeon with over two decades of facial surgery experience, Dr. Lucie Capek is widely recognized for her meticulous technique and natural aesthetic vision. As one of the Capital Region’s few female plastic surgeons, she brings a compassionate perspective and a deep understanding of subtle, rejuvenating results. Her advanced training in facial anatomy and eyelid aesthetics allows her to safely and artfully address concerns related to aging around the eyes.
Eyelid surgery at Capek Plastic Surgery & MedSpa is tailored to each patient’s anatomy and goals. Whether correcting drooping upper lids, under-eye bags, or puffiness, the procedure is performed in an accredited surgical suite, prioritizing safety and precision. Patients appreciate refreshed, natural-looking results that brighten the eyes while maintaining their character, without looking “operated on”. This procedure restores confidence and facial harmony.
Schedule a Consultation
It may take up to a year for your blepharoplasty scars to fade, but you can enjoy your bright-eyed results in just a few weeks. You’ll notice a more vibrant and refreshed look, with people complimenting you on your beauty sleep. The key to a successful eyelid surgery and an outstanding result is an open and honest conversation about your eyelid surgery process. Give us a call today to set up a one-on-one personalized eyelid surgery consultation with Dr. Capek. Our office is just 13 miles from Albany and 9 miles from Schenectady, New York. For more information, visit our blog.
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Dr. Lucie Capek
Dr. Lucie Capek is a dual board-certified plastic surgeon, certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. With more than three decades of experience, she has perfected the art of blending surgical precision with artistic vision to create beautiful, natural results for her patients.
Throughout her distinguished career, Dr. Capek has helped thousands of individuals achieve their aesthetic goals with skill, compassion, and integrity. She is an active member of several esteemed professional organizations, including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, The Aesthetic Society, the American College of Surgeons, the New York State Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY).
Dr. Capek’s commitment to excellence and personalized care has earned her a reputation as one of the region’s most trusted and respected plastic surgeons.
