Eyelid Surgery NYC - New York City Blepharoplasty - Manhattan Eye Surgery - New York Aesthetic Plastic Surgery - Dr. Adam R. Kolker is a double board certified plastic surgeon in a private practice in Manhattan, New York City specializing in cosmetic surgery of the face, breasts and body.

New York plastic surgeon, double board certified in plastic surgery New York City

With advancing age, and occasionally for hereditary reasons, the muscles around the eyes weaken and the skin becomes increasingly loose and puffy, producing an older and tired appearance. An Eyelift, or Blepharoplasty, is the removal of drooping skin from the upper eyelids and bulging tissue and excess skin from the lower eyelids. The result is smooth upper eyelids with well-defined creases, and the elimination of fatty pouches beneath the eyes. Upper lid or lower lid surgeries can be performed alone or together, or in combination with other procedures including laser resurfacing, facelift or browlift.

During your initial consultation with Dr. Kolker, he will thoroughly discuss with you your desires and expectations for surgery. He will conduct a thorough examination of the skin and tissues around your eyes as well as the rest of your face. He will carefully review with you the procedure or combination of procedures that suite you best. Dr. Kolker will answer all questions that you might have regarding any step of the process.

Eyelid surgery is performed through incisions hidden within the natural creases and lines of the upper lid, and below the lash line or inside the lower lid. Excess skin and fat are removed from the lids and the muscles are tightened. The procedure takes between 1 - 2 hours depending on your skin type and the number of procedures you have at once. Eyelid surgery is usually performed as an ambulatory procedure in our fully accredited in-office surgical facility.

You may experience swelling and bruising around the eyes for several days. Cold compresses will be applied for comfort and to minimize swelling. Sutures will be removed three to five days following surgery. You should plan on allowing five to seven days for recuperation. Most people return to work after seven to ten days. Light aerobic exercise is begun after two weeks and more strenuous activity is begun after three weeks. Contact lenses are to be avoided for two weeks following surgery.