Eyelid Surgery

Tips and Traps

If your surgeon tells you a forehead lift is needed, do not expect your final result to be optimal unless you have one.
Unless you are able to make the dark circles under your eyes disappear by stretching your lower eyelid skin with your fingers, then do not expect the dark circles to disappear after eyelid surgery.
If you have dry eyes, an ophthalmologist should evaluate you before surgery to identify correctable causes. You must realize that you run a higher risk of having dry eyes after eyelid surgery.
If your lower eyelids are loose, you will require a lid tightening procedure such as a canthopexy to prevent lower eyelid droop and dry eye syndrome. In this case, expect more swelling and a longer recovery.
Frequent application of cold compresses will help minimize swelling.
Sleep in a recliner or with your head elevated on pillows for the first several days after surgery to minimize swelling.

Dr. Loftus is the highly acclaimed plastic surgeon who authored The Smart Woman's Guide to Plastic Surgery, which is the #1 Best-selling book on plastic surgery in the United States. She has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, THE TODAY SHOW and THE VIEW, discussing all facets of plastic surgery. People from all over the world travel to Cincinnati to seek her care.

Loftus Plastic Surgery Center
Cincinnati, Ohio: 513-793-4000
Northern Kentucky (A suburb of Cincinnati):
859-426-5000

The Cincinnati office is located within 45 minutes of Dayton, Ohio
The Kentucky office is located within 45 minutes of Lexington, Kentucky.

This web site is for information only.
Do not use the information herein to diagnose or treat your plastic surgery or cosmetic surgery problems. You should contact your plastic surgeon with all questions and concerns.

Eyelid Surgery

Tips and Traps

Loftus Plastic Surgery Center Cincinnati, Ohio: 513-793-4000 Northern Kentucky (A suburb of Cincinnati): 859-426-5000

Loftus Plastic Surgery Center
Cincinnati, Ohio: 513-793-4000
Northern Kentucky (A suburb of Cincinnati):
859-426-5000