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Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)
Doctor Portnoy is a double Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon who specializes
in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. His practice is located in
Manhattan, New York. Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) is one of William M.
Portnoy, MD, FACS', foremost areas of expertise.
Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure that
can be performed on upper eyelids for removing excessive, wrinkled and
drooping skin, or on lower eyelids for excessive skin or fat herniation
resulting in puffy bags.
Eyelid surgery can be done alone, or can be performed in conjunction with a
face-lift, or other facial procedures. The upper eyelid incisions can be
camouflaged within the natural eyelid fold. The lower eyelid incisions can
be performed in one of two ways: either just below the lash line or or they
can be made within the inner aspect of the eyelid (“trans-conjunctival”)
thereby rendering the incision completely invisible. Through either of these
incisions excess skin, muscle, and fat are removed. In some cases, the
underlying muscle will be tightened. The incisions eventually fade and blend
into the natural creases of the eye resulting in little or no scars.
Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) At a Glance
Procedure: Eyelid surgery adjusts drooping upper eyelids and excess
skin / puffy bags below the eyes by removing excess fat, skin, and muscle.
Insurance: Upper-eyelid surgery may be covered by insurance if
performed to correct visual field defects. A general ophthalmologist is
usually consulted to perform visual field testing.
Length of Blepharoplasty Surgery: 1 to 3 hours.
Anesthesia: Usually local with sedation or general.
In/Outpatient: Usually outpatient.
Side Effects: Temporary discomfort may include tightness of eyelids,
swelling, and bruising. Temporary dryness, burning, itching of eyes.
Excessive tearing, sensitivity to light for first few days.
Recovery from Eye Surgery: Reading: 2 or 3 days. Back to work: 7 to 10 days.
Duration of Blepharoplasty Results: Will last Several years; sometimes permanent.
Your blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, would be performed at Board
Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, William M. Portnoy's Manhattan, New York
City office location or at any of the hospitals he is affiliated with
including:
 St.
Vincent’s Medical Center
Beth
Israel Medical Center
New
York Eye and Ear Infirmary
If you are interested in blehparoplasty (eyelid surgery) and would like to
make a consultation with double Board Certified Surgeon, William M. Portnoy,
MD, FACS please contact our Manhattan, New York City office to make a
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American
Academy of Otolaryngology
Member, American Head and Neck Society
National
Board of
Medical Examiners
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New York Head and Neck Society
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