Eyelid Surgery(Blepharoplasty)
What is Blepharoplasty and why is it done?
Eyelid surgery is also called blepharoplasty. It is performed to correct excessive skin of the upper eyelids, and it is also used to remove excess eyelid fat and skin in the lower eyelid region. Blepharoplasty restores normal eyelid function while preserving the contours of the eye area, resulting in a healthier, more relaxed appearance.
Are you a candidate for Blepharoplasty?
You are a surgical candidate if you are suffering from excess skin of the upper eyelids that partially blocks peripheral vision or excess skin on the lower eyelids, and with or without eyebags. Meanwhile, you are healthy and not suffering from any chronic or life-threatening disease conditions, and are a current non-smoker.
Risks increase for people with diabetes, dry eyes, glaucoma, high blood pressure, thyroid problems, and heart and vascular diseases.
What can you expect during surgery?
During the procedure, you will be administered either local anaesthesia or sedation as felt appropriate by your doctor. For upper eyelid blepharoplasty, the incision on the upper eyelid is made such that after the procedure, the scars are hidden in the anatomical creases of the upper eyelid or infra eyebrow.
The fat and extra skin are removed, and the incisions are closed with fine sutures. For lower eyelid blepharoplasty, the incision is either made just below the lower lash line or inside the lower eyelid. The excessive skin and fat will be removed or redistributed as required, depending on the different individuals. The incisions are closed with fine sutures. But internal eyelid incision is most of the time not needed, and sutures are closed.
What happens during the postoperative period?
Your eye will bruise and swelling immediately visible, and your eyelids seem like over lifted, but will settle in 2-4 weeks back to their natural position. Medications and ointment are prescribed to help with faster healing and to prevent infection after the procedure. All sutures will be removed in 4-5 days after the surgery. Note: you must wear sunglasses until healing is complete. The swelling and bruising seen after the procedure goes away in a few weeks. The scars of the incisions fade away in a few months.
What are the other cosmetic surgeries that can be performed in conjunction with Blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty can also be done in conjunction with other procedures, such as a facelift, brow lift, or skin resurfacing, to enhance your results substantially.
Are there any risks associated with this procedure?
Cosmetic surgical procedure is a formal risky surgical operation
It is Not a “simple beauty treatment”
Like any other procedure, the eyelid blepharoplasty has risks and complications:
Common risks and complications:
Bruising, swelling, visible scaring, pain, treatment area hard/firm/lumpy/numbness/tightness, infection, temporary blurred vision or double vision, light sensitive and dry eyes.
Rare risks and complications:
Distortion, smile deformation, asymmetry, muscle, nerve or eye injury, blindness.
Anaesthetic anaphylaxis reaction: rashes, difficulty breathing, cardiac arrest.