Its purpose is to remove excess skin and fat so your eyes have a more youthful appearance. A Blepharoplasty can be performed on both the upper and lower lids.
The skin that surrounds your eyes is the thinnest skin on your body and the most delicate. Your eye area is usually the first place to show visible signs of aging with fine lines, wrinkles and sagging. Sometimes fat deposits accumulate in the eyelids giving you the appearance of bags under the eyes. All of these problems can be corrected with Blepharoplasty.
After Blepharoplasty, your eyes will look more alert. You will look refreshed and less tired. Your bags will be gone or reduced, wrinkles will be minimized, and your face will look younger overall. This plastic surgery corrects problems with your eyelids but will probably not remove wrinkles and excess skin from the corners of the eyes.
Cosmetic eyelid surgery is done by a qualified surgeon in a hospital or surgery clinic. You are sedated during the procedure so you do not feel discomfort. Incisions are tiny and usually do not leave scars. If scars form, a second surgery may be needed to remove them. Many times an eyebrow lift is done at the same time because both procedures can be carried out through the same tiny incision.
Blepharoplasty on lower lids may not leave scars at all if the incision is made on the inside of the eyelid. When this is done dissolving sutures are used so they don’t need to be removed. They will disappear on their own over time. Infections and blood clots are rare for this type of surgery, adverse complications are not common but excess bleeding can occur if blood thinners are taken before surgery. Therefore your doctor will probably have you to stop taking aspirin and other blood thinners for about two weeks before your procedure.
You will experience some discomfort during the healing phase after surgery. There will be some swelling and bruises. These can be treated with cold compresses. Bruises that linger beyond several days can be covered up with makeup. After the surgery your eyes may feel tight, you may have blurred vision and be sensitive to light. Your eyes may produce a lot of tears and you will probably have some pain.
Your doctor will recommend the best pain killers for you to use to help ease the discomfort after your Blepharoplasty. He may also prescribe an ointment for you to apply to your eyes daily. Be sure to follow recovery instructions faithfully so your eyelids heal properly with less risk of scar formation.
A Blepharoplasty is a common cosmetic surgery procedure that is considered fairly safe. It is usually not covered by insurance unless deemed medically necessary because excess skin interferes with normal vision. Prices vary among doctors and geographic location but you can expect to pay a few thousand dollars for the procedure.
Cosmetic eyelid surgery can improve your appearance and boost your self esteem. You will feel more attractive and therefore more confident. A Blepharoplasty can benefit your personal and social life and your professional life as well. An eyelid lift makes you appear more alert and vibrant. That could be an asset in a competitive workplace. Whatever your reason for wanting a Blepharoplasty, you can feel confident it will improve your appearance and give you a more youthful look.