EYELID SURGERY: Surgical Highlights
Tightens skin; reduces wrinkles but does not remove them
Tightening lower lids gives "rested" look
Very little pain
In skin with no elasticity, fine wrinkles will return soon
Look presentable in 7-10 days
Resume driving in 1 week or less
Resume office work in 1-3 weeks
Resume sports in 3-6 weeks
Scars usually fade to almost unnoticeable
Operation takes about 1-2 hours; go home same day
Local or general anesthetic