Blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty is a type of eyelid surgery that is performed to remove loose and droopy skin from around the eyes. Loose and droopy skin around the eyes is common in older people. This is because the skin becomes less stretchy (elastic) as a person age.
During this procedure, puffy bags above and below the eyes can also be removed. Puffiness may be
caused by fat deposits or loose muscles around the eyes. Blepharoplasty can be done on upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both eyelids.
This procedure is performed for two reasons:
- To improve your appearance.
- To improve vision, if sagging upper eyelids begin to interfere with your ability to see.
What happens during the procedure?
Patient will be given a medicine to fall asleep (general anesthetic) and patient may also be given a medicine to relax (sedative).
Your surgeon will make incisions in the natural creases of the skin that is above or below your eyes.If you are having upper and lower blepharoplasty, incisions will be made above and below your eyes.
If you are having lower lid blepharoplasty that does not require excess skin removal, an incision may be made just inside your lower eyelids (transconjunctival incision).
Any fat deposits or extra skin will be removed. Loose muscle tissue may be trimmed or tightened. Your surgeon will close the incisions with very small stitches (sutures), Transconjunctival incisions will be closed with sutures that dissolve as your body
heals (absorbable sutures).
Eye drops are placed in your eye, and ointment may be put over your incisions.
What are the risks?
Generally, this is a safe procedure. However, problems may occur and are treatable:
- Bleeding
- infection
- Dryness of the eyes
- Trouble closing your eyes
- Eyelids that roll outward
- Scarring
How will be the recovery after procedure?
Blepharoplasty is a day care procedure. Most of the swelling goes down in a week, but final results can
be usually seen after 6 weeks of surgery when the swelling completely recedes
You will be able to go back to normal activities from the very next day. Strenuous activity like jogging, gym and sports can be resumed after 2 weeks.
This information isn’t intended to exchange advice given to you by your health care provider. Make sure you discuss any questions you’ve got together with your health care provider.
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