Blepharoplasty (Eyelid surgery) is a cosmetic procedure that improves the look of the upper and lower eyelids. Eyelid surgery can revitalize the area around your eyes, whether you wish to enhance your look or have practical concerns with your eyelids.
Eyelid surgery can help improve:
-Swelling in the eyelids because of fat accumulation
-Skin that is slack or drooping, causing wrinkles or disrupting the natural curve of the top eyelid, obstructing vision.
-Dark circles beneath the eyes
-Extra skin and wrinkling of the lower eyelid
-Lower eyelids that droop and display white beneath the colored portion of the eye
Chapter Overview
Who are Ideal Candidates for Blepharoplasty?
The following people are ideal candidates for surgery on their eyelid:
-Individuals who are in good health and do not have any medical issues that could impede healing.
-People who have a good attitude and set realistic goals.
-People who do not smoke.
-Individuals who do not have any major eye problems.
Keep in mind that your eyelids are a portion of your face. Loosening of the eyebrow and skin of the upper face may also contribute to the impression of a sagging upper eyelid. A drooping eyelid can be caused by extension of the muscle of the upper eyelid. This necessitates a unique surgical procedure.
Your cosmetic surgeon will do a complete examination of your facial anatomy and talk about the procedures that will address your problems. He or she will also show you eyelid surgery before and after images of previous patients who had the same operation performed.
What Should I Do to Get Ready for Eyelid Surgery?
You may be requested to do the following in order to prepare for eyelid surgery:
-Quit smoking.
-Start taking specific medications or make changes to your present ones.
-Obtain laboratory testing or a health examination.
-Stop taking anti-inflammatory medicines, aspirin, and herbal supplements should be avoided since they can cause excessive bleeding and scarring.
Eyelid surgery is often done in a hospital setting or a surgical center. Make arrangements for someone to transport you to and from the facility, as well as to assist you immediately after the procedure.
What Can I Expect During Recovery?
After your procedure, moisturizing creams and cold treatments may be administered, and your eyes will more than lightly be bandaged with gauze.
Detailed instructions will be provided to you, including the proper way to treat your eyes, ointments to use, or oral medications. The recommendations will help assist in recovery and lower the risk of infection. Instructions will also provide you with things to look for and when you should contact your cosmetic surgeon.
Swelling, discoloration, discomfort, dry eyes, and irritation are common during the healing process and can be managed with medicine and cold compresses. You may also experience discomfort at the site of incision.
Make sure you ask your cosmetic surgeon detailed questions about what to anticipate throughout your recovery time. You might want to ask the following questions:
-When my surgery is over, will I be staying at the facility overnight?
-What medicine will I be prescribed?
-Will I need to wear bandages?
-How long will I have to wear bandages?
-Are the stitches taken out after a couple of days?
-When will I be able to return to my normal routine?
-How often will I need post-op care?
What Should I Expect as a Result of Eyelid Surgery?
The benefits of the procedure will last a long time. Swelling and bruising are possible side effects of this procedure, as mentioned above. However, it is normally painless. In two weeks, the majority of patients are ready to be seen by the public. It can, however, take a couple of months for your eye to heal completely.