The ultimate guide on how to find the right blepharoplasty surgeon for your particular needs

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The ultimate guide on how to find the right blepharoplasty surgeon for your particular needs Drooping eyelids (ptosis) and bags under the eyes are problems that can be easily corrected with eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty in medical terms. Only a highly skilled and experienced eyelid surgeon should perform these surgeries (both upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty), as it requires speciality training and some unique surgical techniques, which often include laser surgery. When it comes to finding a blepharoplasty surgeon in London, there is often a wide pool of professionals to choose from, making it difficult for patients to choose the right doctor for their specific needs. It is always in your best interest to choose a wellknown, highly trained and experienced cosmetic and functional eyelid surgeon, and there are several ways to do so, including using the internet, enquiring at the top aesthetic clinics and hospitals throughout London, or using this guide to assist you in making an informed decision. Training and qualification You will never allow an untrained person to perform heart surgery on you, so why should you trust an untrained person to perform surgery on your face, particularly your eyes? In the UK, one must graduate from medical school, become a boardcertified ophthalmologist, and train in ophthalmic surgery for several years before becoming an oculoplastic surgeon. The phrases 'oculoplastic surgeon' and 'ophthalmic surgeon' appear to be interchangeable, and the terminology might be confusing to many people. Both oculoplastic and ophthalmic surgeons are medical eye specialists who have completed residency training in ophthalmology and have earned medical degrees. Both are certified by a recognised, accredited academic institution, such as a university. To put it another way, an ophthalmic surgeon specialises in treating eye disorders such as retinal issues, glaucoma, and cataracts, whereas an oculoplastic surgeon begins as an ophthalmic surgeon but goes on to complete additional training in the eyelids and face. Oculoplastic surgeons are therefore ophthalmologists who specialise in the treatment of eye disorders, as well as eyelid- lacrimal- and orbital diseases, and they


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