Should You Have Upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery Together?

The eyes are one of the first places to show signs of aging. Drooping lids, fine lines, puffiness, and bags can make you appear tired or older than you feel. Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is a popular way to refresh your appearance. But should you have upper and lower eyelid surgery performed at the same time? Dr. Mune Gowda, a fellowship-trained plastic surgeon with offices in Troy and Novi, MI, helps patients throughout greater Detroit decide on the best approach below.

Upper Eyelid Surgery

Upper eyelid surgery focuses on removing excess skin, muscle, and sometimes fat from the upper eyelids. This procedure can correct drooping that may interfere with vision or cause a heavy, tired appearance. Patients often notice a brighter, more alert look after upper eyelid surgery.

Lower Eyelid Surgery

Lower eyelid surgery addresses puffiness, under-eye bags, and loose skin. By tightening tissues and removing or repositioning fat, the procedure smooths and rejuvenates the area beneath the eyes. The result is a more rested, youthful appearance.

Combining Upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery

Do the results of upper and lower blepharoplasty both sound good to you? You can have both at the same time.

For patients who experience aging skin squally in the upper and lower eyelids, Dr. Gowda may recommend a combination procedure for several key reasons.

• Balanced results: Combining procedures gives you even, balanced results, and your upper and lower lids will age evenly in the future.
• Single recovery period: One surgery and one healing process instead of two separate ones, saving you time in the long run.
• Cost efficiency: Combining surgeries may be more cost-effective than scheduling them individually because you’re only paying for anesthesia and facility fees once versus twice.

Dr. Gowda carefully evaluates each patient’s needs and goals before recommending an approach.

Should You Consider Both Procedures?

For someone who experiences significant upper eyelid sagging but still has firm, youthful skin under the eyes, upper eyelid surgery alone may be sufficient. Or, if you struggle with undereye bags but your upper lids aren’t sagging at all, a lower eyelid lift alone could meet your needs.

If you’re unsure whether you need upper, lower, or both types of eyelid surgery, asking yourself these questions may help:

• Am I experiencing sagging, drooping, or other signs of aging in my upper and lower lids?
• Do I want one surgery and recovery rather than two separate ones?
• Would I feel more confident if my whole eye area looked refreshed at once?

Answering these questions can help, but a consultation with Dr. Gowda is the best way to determine what’s right for you. Patients appreciate his calm, caring approach, which makes the process easy and reassuring.

Eyelid Surgery in Troy & Novi, MI

If you’re considering eyelid surgery and want to know whether upper, lower, or both procedures are right for you, schedule a consultation with Dr. Mune Gowda. Call the Troy office at 248-530-0000 or the Novi office at 248-305-8400 today.