4 Essential Things You Need To Know About Eyelid Surgery

Also known as eyelift surgery or blepharoplasty, eyelid surgery is used to repair droopy eyelids. In most cases, the procedure involves removing excess fat, muscle, and excess skin. Blepharoplasty is slightly different from facelift surgery, although both can be conducted on the same day. With facelift surgery, it involves removing excess skin to smooth out wrinkles and fine lines. However, it does not include eye lift or brow. With facelift surgery, overall, it involves the other facial areas.

When to Consider Blepharoplasty

You can consider surgery if you have any of the following eye problems:

Deep grooves under your eyes
Excess skin covering the fold of your upper eyelids
Puffy eyelids that make your eyes seem tired and aged
Loose skin hanging down the eyelashes

What are the Benefits of Blepharoplasty Surgery?

It eliminates puffiness and eliminates excess skin that may make you look older than your age.
It corrects vision problems associated with overhanging eyelids
The surgical scars are hidden under the natural eyelid creases, making it almost impossible for anyone to notice them.
It can boost your self-confidence and improve your social interactions.
Blepharoplasty offers customizable options such as facelift surgery to provide you more comprehensive results.

Risks

Blepharoplasty surgery is very safe and effective. However, it is associated with some risks like any other surgical procedure. These risks include:

Dry and irritated eyes
Temporal blurred vision
Although rarely, loss of eyesight
Injury to eye muscles
Difficulty closing your eyes a few hours after the procedure
Infections and bleeding
Blood clots

Don’t let these risks scare you, though. They rarely occur. However, you can expect general side effects of surgical procedures such as swelling and bleeding. Blurred vision for a few hours is also not abnormal. Talk to your doctor and weigh the pros and cons before deciding. Be sure to choose an experienced doctor for the procedure.

How to Choose an Eyelid Surgeon

Here are a few factors you should always consider when choosing a surgeon:

Education and certification. Choose a surgeon who is a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Consider the experience of the surgeon. Typically, the more experienced the doctor is, the better job they are likely to perform.
Your comfort. Choose a plastic surgeon that makes you feel comfortable and one who can take care of you if something goes wrong.
Ensure that the clinic is approved and it has all that is needed to perform successful eyelid surgery.

After the surgery, follow your plastic surgeon's advice to minimize risks.

Final Thoughts

An eyelid procedure removes muscle, excess skin, muscle, and fat from the upper and lower eyelids. This is due to the fact that as you get older, the eyelids widen and the muscles that hold them in place relax. Drooping brows, saggy upper lids, and puffiness under the eye are all signs of excess fat around the eyelids. Eyelid surgery will aid in the correction of this issue, allowing you to feel younger and more confident. So, contact your local cosmetic surgeon today.

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