Dr. Etai Funk's Blog

This was a question recently asked by one of my Houston lower blepharoplasty patients.  With lower eyelid surgery, enough fat needs to be removed to improve the bags under the eyes.  However, if too much fat is removed, this can lead to a hollowed out effect.  The fat should be removed down to the level of the bony orbital rim.  Repositioning of the fat occurs…

Upper blepharoplasty can be performed under local anesthesia in the operating room or the office.  Our Houston patients frequently do not want to undergo anesthesia for their procedures.  We do offer performing upper eyelid surgery in the office under local anesthesia or even in the operating room under local anesthesia.  In this case, some patients do desire…

Many of my upper eyelid surgery patients who come in for consulation are desiring upper blepharoplasty only.  This is a procedure that can be performed under local anesthesia or light sedation.  Some prefer light sedation in the operating room as we are working on their eyes and this can cause some anxiety in the patient.  This type of procedure can also be…

Frequently, my Houston lower eyelid surgery patients will ask how long treatment for their lower eyelid bags will last.  Lower eyelid bags are due to fat that has pooched out over time or was there even during childhood.  If performed properly and not overdone, this fat should not return over time.  During lower eyelid blepharoplasty, the lower eyelid skin…

Many of my Houston eyelid surgery patients come in during their 40's concerened about the first signs of aging in their eyelids which is the thin crepe upper eyelid skin hanging over or hooding the eyelid.  This prevents placing eye shadow, mascara, and eyeliner easily.  Upper blepharoplasty or upper eyelid surgery removes this excess skin and allows for a more…

Many of my Houston lower eyelid surgery patients may have festoons and or malar bags which is redundant skin and edema under the eyes.  This is different than the lower eyelid bags caused by fat.  Festoons and malar bags are more difficult to treat with lower blepharoplasty as they may require an extended lower blepharoplasty elevating the muscle and skin of…

Many of my Houston eyelid surgery patients with hooded eyelids question if upper blepharoplasty will improve their vision.  Upper eyelid surgery removes the excess skin from the upper eyelid and allows for a more open eyed, rested, and refreshed appearance.  This may assist in opening the visual field especially when looking up.  

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Many of my Houston eyelid surgery patients inquire about eyelid lifts for hooded upper eyelids.  An eyelid lift or upper blepharoplasty removes the excess loose upper eyelid skin to allow more of the upper eyelid to show.  This allows for a more open eyed and rested appearance to the eye.  

Dr. Funk performs upper eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty…

Many of my Houston eyelid surgery patients may have a history of dry eye having to use rewetting drops prior to eyelid surgery.  This is important to note especially with upper eyelid surgery.  During upper eyelid surgery, excess skin is removed to create a more open eyed and refreshed appearance.  The eyelid skin lies just over the upper eyelid muscle responsible for eyelid closure and the blink…

Many of my Houston eyelid surgery patients inquire about the recovery time after eyelid surgery.  Upper eyelid surgery for hooding or excess skin is a relatively straightforward operation with recovery times around 5-7 days.  Upper blepharoplasty can be performed under local anesthesia or light sedation.

Lower eyelid surgery for lower eyelid bags and dark…