What Will My Eyelid Surgery Scars Look Like?

The eyes are often referred to as “the windows to the soul,” making the eyelids the curtains. Over time, gravity wrinkles those curtains, but we can help you reverse some of the physical signs of aging with specific cosmetic procedures. Upper eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, can increase the upper eyelid margin, giving the eyes a wider, less sleepy, look. Whereas, lower eyelid surgery, or transconjunctival blepharoplasty, removes fat that creates the puffiness from the lower eyelid, giving the eyes a more youthful appearance. Should you choose to undergo an eyelid surgery procedure, your scars will be carefully hidden in the natural crease of the eyelid or lash line. This means that the minor scars cannot be seen during the daytime when your eyes are open and will be hardly be noticeable overall once your incisions have fully healed.

When it comes to eyelid surgery, I offer two options—traditional blepharoplasty and Band Aid blepharoplasty. Traditional blepharoplasty is performed in a surgery center using general anesthesia. The second option is my Band Aid blepharoplasty, part of my exclusive collection of “Band Aid” plastic surgeries. Band Aid eyelid surgery, a minimally invasive version of eyelid surgery, is performed in-office with gentle numbing—rendering great results with less recovery time than traditional blepharoplasty. Band Aid procedures are great for natural-looking results or for touching up a previous blepharoplasty procedure.

In this video, I, Dr. John LeRoy, explain how your scars will look after eyelid surgery:

You do not have to live with tired-looking eyes. Eyelid surgery and my Band Aid eyelid surgery are two great options for brightening your eye area and improving your overall appearance. As a double board-certified plastic surgeon, you can trust that I have your best interest. To begin the journey to a new you, feel free to call my Atlanta plastic surgery office for a consultation at 404.843.0840.