Contact us to learn more about cosmetic surgery, minimally invasive techniques and aesthetic services for Eagan, Woodbury and other surrounding Minneapolis and St. Paul Twin City suburbs.

Eagan
3440 O'Leary Lane, Suite #103
Eagan, MN 55123
651-452-6676

Woodbury
Midwest Eye and Ear Institute
2080 Woodwinds Drive,
Suite #220
Woodbury, MN 55125
651-632-9700

Blepharoplasty near Woodbury, Minneapolis Area

Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery) in Woodbury, Minneapolis Area

Excess skin of the upper eyelids and puffy bags of the lower eyelids can make you appear tired or can interfere with your vision. Blepharoplasty, commonly known as eyelid surgery, can involve the upper, lower or both eyelids. Eyelid surgery can refresh your look and can have dramatically improve your vision.

During this procedure, Dr. Tolan, Dr. Campanelli may remove or reposition small amounts of fat, skin and muscle to give you a more refreshed, less tired appearance. Blepharoplasty, an outpatient surgical procedure, performed in an operating room in the Minneapolis area typically takes 1-2 hours depending on your specific requirements. One can expect some temporary bruising, swelling and or sensitivity to light. To maximize a quick recovery and to minimize potential adverse healing, a person should be in good health and eliminate smoking prior to and following surgery. Some health concerns that may limit a patient from having eyelid surgery include:

Dry eyes
Thyroid problems (Graves disease)
Hypertension
Eye disease (glaucoma, detached retina)
Heart disease or stroke
Diabetes
Smoking

As with all cosmetic surgery procedures, a consultation including a physical examination with Dr. Tolan, Dr. Campanelli will be performed prior to any procedure to determine if you are a good surgical candidate. For more information on blepharoplasty, contact our Woodbury or Eagan clinic.