Will I Experience Scarring After Eyelid Surgery?

Prospective patients are always a bit worried about the idea of scarring after plastic surgery. And this concern is only amplified in cases of facial procedures like eyelid surgery. While I certainly understand this trepidation, I have been reassuring my patients for many years that when the procedure is performed by an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon like myself, visual scarring after eyelid surgery should not be a major worry. Allow me to explain why this is.

Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, works by surgically removing stretched, excess skin and small deposits of fat from the upper and/or lower eyelids. Doing so will effectively reverse common signs of facial aging like droopy eyelids and bags and provide a more rested, youthful appearance. And while a scar is unavoidable during any surgery where an incision is made, I am able to conceal scars in the natural crease of the eyelid or lash line to help prevent them from being seen. Additionally, even these nearly undetectable scars will continue to fade and eventually vanish over time with the right post-surgical care.

I also perform my signature Band Aid blepharoplasty, a less invasive variation on eyelid surgery, that may be appealing to patients even more sensitive about potential scarring and recovery. This procedure is performed in-office using a gentle numbing agent.

In this video, I, Dr. John LeRoy, discuss the different eyelid surgery options that I offer and how I always work to help my patients with any post-surgery scarring:

No matter how it is performed, the goal of every eyelid surgery that I perform is to help my patients feel better about their appearance, and that includes allaying any fears about scarring that they may have. If you are curious about eyelid surgery and would like to learn more, contact me, Dr. John LeRoy, to schedule a consultation today. You can also follow me on Facebook for more information, tips, and updates from my practice.