Post & Pre-Operative Instructions
Thank you for choosing our practice for your Cosmetic and Functional Oculoplastic needs.

Dr Myers specializes in surgical procedures of the Upper eyelids, Lower eyelids and Brow areas. Dr Myers is Board certified in these microsurgical procedures and has over 15 years of experience in this regard. Dr Myers has performed many thousands of these procedures as well as "redo" procedures when patients are referred by physicians who have a post procedure issue. Dr Myers is an educator in this field and regularly speaks to and trains other physicians in various techniques.

Our techniques and practice approach is to first and foremost to preserve the function of the eye ,eyelids, lubricating and blink mechanisms of the eyes while taking into account the appearance, contour and beauty of the skin and structures housing your precious eyes. Whenever possible, minimally invasive techniques are used and tissue sparing techniques are used to promote both beauty and function.

All patients are evaluated for eye disorders, disease and dry eyes preoperatively to make their surgical experience as smooth as possible. Blood thinners including aspirin, ibuprofen , vitamin E and Fish oil is discontinued 7 days prior to a procedure (a complete list of blood thinners will be provided).

Surgical techniques remove skin, and often fatty tissue from the lids while preserving and tightening the muscular system of the eyelids to obtain the desire functional and cosmetic result.

Patients who have already had surgical procedures elsewhere and desire or need changes or touch ups are evaluated based on the amount of time since their last procedure as well as the position and appearance of their eyelids and eyebrows .The function of their lids and any related eye conditions are also taken into account.

Those undergoing less involved procedures who are not faint of heart can undergo procedures in our in-office surgical suite using oral valium like mild sedation as well as locally injected anesthetics for numbing purposes.

When doing a longer procedure and for those desiring to be "knocked out" for their procedure, Dr Myers operates in a Class A superb outpatient facility with 10 fulltime Board certified anesthesiologists as well as multiple Operating rooms and a large staff of para professions to keep patients comfortable and well cared for.

Postoperatively bruising and swelling is common for 1-2 weeks and light physical activity (non exertional ) is permitted 2 days after your procedure. Eye drops and eye ointment are administered for 10 days after your procedure. Exertional activities are limited for 10 days as is use of eye make up products. Both Dissolving and non-dissolving sutures are used. These dissolve or are taken out in 8 to 10 days. Patients are asked to sleep in a propped up position with 3 pillows post operatively. Contact lens wear should be discontinued for 1 week after your procedure. The usual follow up period is at 1 day, 10 days and 1 month post op.