Posted November 10, 2026 in Eyelid Surgery, Ptosis
If you’ve searched “droopy eyelid surgery,” you’ve probably landed on information about two different procedures — blepharoplasty and ptosis repair — often described as if they’re interchangeable. They’re not, and knowing the difference before your consultation will help you understand what’s actually going on with your eyes. The short version: blepharoplasty removes excess skin. Ptosis […]
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Posted November 10, 2026 in Eyelid Surgery
Recovery is usually the biggest unknown for patients considering eyelid surgery. Here’s a general, week-by-week picture of what that typically looks like. The first 24–48 hours Expect swelling and bruising, most pronounced in the first two days. Days 3–7 Bruising typically shifts from dark purple toward yellow-green as it resolves. Stitches, if non-dissolvable, are usually […]
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Posted November 10, 2026 in Eyelid Surgery
If you’ve just been told a biopsy near your eye came back as skin cancer, you’re likely being handed two pieces of information at once: a diagnosis, and a fairly urgent question about who repairs the area afterward. Why the eyelid is a common site for skin cancer The eyelid is thin skin, frequently sun-exposed, […]
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Posted November 10, 2026 in Brow Lift, Eyelid Surgery
“I look tired all the time” is one of the most common reasons patients come in for a consultation — and one of the most common surprises is learning that the fix isn’t always the eyelids themselves. Why this is genuinely confusing to self-diagnose A heavy, hooded upper eyelid and a low, descended eyebrow can […]
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