Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
What is Eyelid Surgery?
Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure to improve the appearance of the eyelids. It can be performed on the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both.
How is Eyelid Surgery Performed?
Eyelid surgery is typically performed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia. The surgeon makes small incisions in the eyelids and removes excess skin, fat, or muscle.
After Surgery Treatment
Recovery from eyelid surgery typically takes a few weeks. It’s important to follow your surgeon’s post-operative instructions carefully, which may include:
• Avoiding strenuous activity for several weeks.
• Taking pain medication as prescribed to manage discomfort.
• Applying cold compresses to the eyes to reduce swelling.
• Attending follow-up appointments with your surgeon to monitor your healing progress.
• Avoiding strenuous activity for several weeks.
• Taking pain medication as prescribed to manage discomfort.
• Applying cold compresses to the eyes to reduce swelling.
• Attending follow-up appointments with your surgeon to monitor your healing progress.
Things to Be Careful About
While eyelid surgery is generally a safe procedure, there are potential risks and complications associated with it. These may include:
• Dry eyes: Eyelid surgery can sometimes cause dry eyes.
• Asymmetrical results: It may be difficult to achieve perfectly symmetrical results.
• Numbness or loss of sensation: You may experience numbness or loss of sensation in your eyelids.
• Infection: There is a risk of infection after any surgery.
• Blood clots: There is a small risk of developing blood clots in the legs or lungs after any surgery.
If you’re considering eyelid surgery, it’s important to discuss the risks and benefits with your surgeon to determine if it’s the right procedure for you.
• Dry eyes: Eyelid surgery can sometimes cause dry eyes.
• Asymmetrical results: It may be difficult to achieve perfectly symmetrical results.
• Numbness or loss of sensation: You may experience numbness or loss of sensation in your eyelids.
• Infection: There is a risk of infection after any surgery.
• Blood clots: There is a small risk of developing blood clots in the legs or lungs after any surgery.
If you’re considering eyelid surgery, it’s important to discuss the risks and benefits with your surgeon to determine if it’s the right procedure for you.