Eyelid Surgery or Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure to improve the appearance of the eyelids, to remove the tired look due to the heavy eyelids and to rejuvenate the area surrounding your eyes.
Surgery can be performed on the upper lids, lower lids or both, under local or general anesthesia.
Be prepared to provide access to your full medical history. Your cosmetic surgeon will need to be aware of any medical conditions you may have in order to clear you for eyelid surgery. If you suffer from high blood pressure, heart disease, or bleeding disorders among other conditions, you need to give full disclosure to your surgeon so he can determine if blepharoplasty is an option for you. Medical conditions, previous cosmetic procedures, refractive surgeries such as LASIK, and previous eyelid surgeries can cause complications, so it’s crucial your surgeon is made aware of any of these conditions.
The upper eyelid can be corrected through an incision within the natural crease on the eyelid. This allows for removal or repositioning of fat deposits, tightening of muscles and removal of excess skin.
Conditions of the lower eyelid may be corrected with an incision just below the lower lash line. Through this incision, excess skin in the lower eyelid is removed. Again, the excess fat can be repositioned or removed.
Eyelid incisions typically are closed with sutures or skin. Sutures are removed within 5 days. The incision lines for eyelid surgery are designed so the resultant scars will be well concealed within the natural structures of the eyelid region.
Is it safe?
As with any surgical procedure, there is some degree of risk. Complications and bad results from blepharoplasty are rare, but sometimes they do occur. Problems that can occur include:
However rare they might be, it is important to be aware of potential complications before you decide to have the surgery. Most patients have a very satisfactory result following the blepharoplasty procedure.
Eyelid surgery is among the least painful cosmetic procedures.
You may also have a small amount of bruising or discoloration. Luckily, those fade within a matter of days.
Any minor pain can be handled with over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen or Tylenol. Cold compresses help with swelling and discomfort.
Initial healing may include some swelling, bruising, irritation, dry eyes and discomfort that can be controlled with medication, cold compresses and ointment. Irritation at the incision sites is also possible. Patients usually have a short recovery time after blepharoplasty. Although bruising and swelling is usually worse on the day after surgery, they quickly begin to disappear. During the first 48 hours, the use of cool compresses can greatly reduce bruising and swelling around the eyes and face. Light activity such as walking will also help speed healing. Thin bandages are usually placed over the incision sites and removed in several days, while the stitches can remain in the skin for about a week. Sometimes self-absorbing stitches are used that do not require removal.
Most people return to normal activities after seven to 10 days following blepharoplasty. By two weeks after eyelid surgery, the majority of the bruising and swelling will resolve.
You will be given specific instructions that may include how to care for your eyes, medications to apply or take orally to aid healing and reduce the potential for infection, specific concerns to look for at the surgical site or in your overall health and when to follow-up with your plastic surgeon.
You will be given specific instructions that may include how to care for your eyes, medications to apply or take orally to aid healing and reduce the potential for infection, specific concerns to look for at the surgical site or in your overall health and when to follow-up with your plastic surgeon.
The results of this procedure are usually among the most durable found in aesthetic surgery. Around six weeks, you will start to see the final result of your eyelid surgery. Mild residual swelling may still be present as the delicate tissues around your eyes continue to adjust, but your eyes will be noticeably refreshed, alert and younger-looking. Incision lines can remain slightly pink for six months or more. Many people express satisfaction with the results of blepharoplasty, such as a more rested and youthful appearance and more self-confidence. Once the fatty pads removed or repositioned, they do not in general return, so this is a permanent effect. On the other hand, skin does continue to age, and the excess folds of the eyelids can, over time, recur. However, a second operation is rarely envisaged within twelve years.
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