AGuidetoBlepharoplastySurgery
May 06,2023
Droopy eyelids are treated with blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery In this kind of cosmetic surgery, the doctor removes any skin, muscle, and occasionally fat that may be contributing to the sagging around the eyes
In this blog the leading cosmetic surgeon Dr Akangsha Sharma, known for providing the best Blepharoplasty Surgery in Jaipur has shared crucial insights related to blepharoplasty and its related aspects Continue reading to learn more
WhatisBlepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty is a surgery that removes the excess skin from the eyelids The aging process starts from the eyes, and due to that eye looks saggy, tired, and droopy This excess skin around the eyes can also reduce the side vision, especially the upper and outer parts of the visual field This surgery can help to improve one’s vision too
WhoCanGoforBlepharoplastySurgery?
Theonewhohas:
Saggy skin and folds around the eyes.
• Loose skin on the upper eyelids that impairs vision
• Excess fat deposit and puffy eyes.
• Lower and upper eye bags
• Fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes
• Look tired due to droopy eyes
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• Have good health and realistic expectations
WhatistheProcedureforBlepharoplasty?
General anesthesia is given to the patient, or the surgeon will usually inject the numbing agent into the eyelid.
• A surgeon will make a small cut on the upper eyelid to remove the excess fat, skin, and sometimes muscles from the upper eyelid
• Before closing the incision, surrounding tissues are also removed.
• In the lower eyelid, an incision is made inside the eyelid or outside the eyelid, or underneath the lower eyelashes
• A small amount of fat is removed from the lower eyelid to improve the under-eye bag.
• The lower eyelid can be tightened or secured to the bony skeleton
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• It’s a daycare procedure; there is no hospital stay
WhatistheAftercareofBlepharoplasty?
The patient spends some time in the recovery room, where staff members monitor the patient.. The patient can leave home after some time if there are no complications. The patient might temporarily have the following:
Blurred vision for some time due to lubricant ointment
• Watering eyes
• Double vision
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• Light sensitivity
Puffy, numb eyelids
• Swelling and bruising
• Pain and discomfort
• Apply ice 4 to 5 times after the surgery
Do’sAftertheSurgery
• Follow the prescription given by the doctor
• Sleep straight head for a few days
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• Apply cool compresses to reduce swelling
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Always wear dark sunglasses to protect the eyes from the sun for few weeks
Don’tsAftertheSurgery
• Smoke and drinking
Heavy lifting, swimming, jogging, and aerobics
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• Contact lenses for about two weeks
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Rubbing the eyes
Isthereanyscarleftaftertheprocedure?
There is no scar left after the surgery The cut is made under natural eye folds that disappear after a few weeks.
CanaBrowLiftbeCombinedWithBlepharoplasty?
Yes, these can be combined together if the patient has droopy eyes.
WhoistheBestSurgeonforBlepharoplasty?
Dr Akangsha Sharma is the Best Cosmetic Surgeon in Jaipur She has 12+ years of experience in performing effective blepharoplasty surgery To know about more cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures Visit the expert surgeon at AK Aesthetics now