| Blepharoplasty
is used to correct drooping upper lids that
make the patient look older or tired or that
interfere with vision. Blepharoplasty is sometimes
done alone or with other facial surgery such
as a browlift or facelift. Eyelid surgery will
not remove wrinkles around the eyes, lift sagging
eyebrows, or eliminate dark circles under the
eyes.
Eyelid
surgery (blepharoplasty) is used to correct
"puffy bags" below the eyes and drooping
upper lids that make the patient look older
and tired or that interferes with vision. Eyelid
surgery will not remove wrinkles around the
eyes, lift sagging eyebrows, or eliminate dark
circles under the eyes.
Incisions
are made in the natural creases or folds of
the eyelids. Underlying fat may be removed,
excess skin is trimmed along the natural fold
in the eyelid.
Introduction
Blepharoplasty is one of the most popular surgical
procedures. Eyelid surgery is a procedure to
remove fat-usually along with excess skin and
muscle from the upper and lower eyelids. Eyelid
surgery can lift drooping upper lids and reduce
the puffy bags that form below your eyes. This
procedure can be done alone or in conjunction
with other facial surgery procedures such as
a facelift.
What does the blepharoplasty surgery involve?
For the upper eyelids the incision is made in
the natural crease line that occurs 1 cm above
the eyelashes. The incisions might extend into
the crow's feet or laughter lines at the outer
corners of your eyes. Working through the incisions
your surgeon will separate the skin from the
subcutaneous layers and remove excess fat and
trim sagging muscle and skin. The incisions
will then be closed with very fine sutures.
For the lower eyelids the incision starts underneath
the eyelashes and extends out 1 cm or so outwards
into the crow's feet area, the skin is then
lifted upwards and outwards, gently tensioning
the area and overlapping skin removed. Again
the incisions will then be closed with very
fine sutures.
What will happen in the recovery period?
After surgery the surgeon will probably lubricate
your eyes with ointment and may apply a bandage.
Some bruising and swelling will be experienced
during the first and second weeks, however the
majority of the swelling usually subsides after
the first 10 days. Your eyelids may feel dry
at first but eye drops can help with this. Any
sutures are usually removed after 5 days. Scars
will form as a result of the surgery. Overall
these scars heal relatively well but will differ
in each individual patient.
What is the recovery time?
Recovery varies from patient to patient and
it is advisable to take it easy for the first
week after surgery. Most people are ready to
go out and return to work after a week to 10
days. You should keep your activities to a minimum
for three to five days and avoid more strenuous
activities for about three weeks.
What can I expect from the blepharoplasty
surgery?
Your expectations need to be realistic. The
positive results of your refreshing eyes and
reduced tired appearance will benefit your self-esteem
and confidence and should last for years.
Need more information about blepharoplasty
surgery?
If you would like more information about blepharoplasty
surgery offered by our NHS Consultant, or whether
blepharoplasty surgery is right for you, please
contact
us today.
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