Dr Pari Shams is a Renowned Blepharoplasty Surgeon in London

Dr Pari Shams is a Renowned Blepharoplasty Surgeon in London Blepharoplasty is a very common surgery performed by a cosmetic surgeon in London. The reason it is so popular is that afterwards the patient feels rejuvenated and looks more youthful. The procedure is an eyelid lift which tightens the muscles and tissue around the eyelid and removes excess skin and fat, which through age, sun damage, or heredity reasons starts to sag and droop. The eyelid skin is the thinnest on the face and therefore shows its age quicker.

When considering a Blepharoplasty consult with a London surgeon who will explain what is required by patients to be a good candidate for this type of surgery. Firstly, the patient needs to be a non-smoker in good sound health with no serious eye conditions and have healthy facial tissue and muscle.

The psychological state of the patient is important they need to be stable and have realistic expectations and understand the procedure that is explained to them by a London surgeon who will be performing the Blepharoplasty surgery. It is important for patients to accept that their overall appearance will not change only the loose, sagging skin, puffy under-eye bags and fatty deposits will be removed to give a more youthful appearance.

When a London surgeon is consulting and considering a Blepharoplasty surgery there are medical conditions that could impact the surgery and make it risky and unpredictable. These include 

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Thyroid problems such as hypothyroidism and Graves’ disease the risk is after the surgery there could be inflammation and increased swelling.

The dry eye is a lack of tears, and this may cause very uncomfortable eyes.

High blood pressure Circulatory disorders Cardiovascular disease can cause complications with anaesthesia Diabetes which increases the risk of post-op infection

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Blood thinners increase the risk of bleeding and bruising

A London surgeon will perform the Blepharoplasty as an outpatient procedure which only requires local anaesthesia and mild sedation. If a patient expresses extreme anxiety, then they will be offered the option of a general anaesthetic. When the operation gets underway depending on whether the patient has chosen to have the procedure on only the upper eyelids or on both the upper and lower eyelids it can take anywhere between 45 minutes to 3 hours.

When a London surgeon begins the Blepharoplasty on a patient they will begin with the upper eyelid and make an incision along the natural crease of the eye the fat deposits will be removed, muscles and tissue tightened, and the excess skin removed.

For the lower eyelid, the incision is made inside the lid under the lash line there will be no visible scars. When the operation is over the incisions are closed with tissue glue or sutures and then the eyes are covered with eye pads to rest them and minimize the swelling the pads will stay on for some hours.

When making an appointment to see a London surgeon discuss a Blepharoplasty surgery it is very important to arrive with all the relevant information that the doctor will need in order to make the correct suggestions for surgery.

They will need a complete medical history including all medications that the patient has been prescribed or is taking including over the counter and vitamins. Any reports or examinations from an optometrist and glasses or contact lenses that are worn daily.

Before the surgery, the patient will undergo an eye test and their tear production will be assessed. All expectations will be discussed, and the London surgeon will explain which Blepharoplasty they will be performing. With the lower lid there are three options that they can perform which are to remove fat only, to remove fat and excess skin and the last procedure is to move the fat or insert fillers to plump the hollow areas.

About Us Dr Pari Shams has been in the healthcare industry for over 17 years and has experience as a physician and eye surgeon. Dr Shams has received international education and training which stands her in good stead offering a unique clinical perspective.,

With her skill set and knowledge, she offers a very high quality of safe, efficient, and effective healthcare. Both functional and cosmetic eye surgery is offered from her practice in Harley Street London. All consultations are undertaken to understand and advise the patient according to what their individual needs are. Dr Shams will consider all options surgical and non-surgical and relay these to her patients.

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