When excess wrinkles and skin are present around the lower eyelid, the plastic surgeon may choose to use and external incision approach. With this, the incision is made just beneath the lower eyelashes. This is easily camouflaged during the healing process. Through this lower eyelid incision excess muscle and skin, and even fat may be removed. The incision will then be closed with sutures that will be removed about a week after surgery. Bruising and swelling are a little more common with lower blepharoplasty, however the problems will usually resolve within one week. Regular activities may be resumed within one to two weeks.
