What Are The Benefits Of Blepharoplasty? A blepharoplasty is upper or lower eyelid surgery, which is offered as functional or cosmetic. This surgical procedure improves the look of tired eyes, which is done by removing excess muscle, fat and skin. The procedure is low risk and can be performed on the upper and/or lower eyelid, which offered improvement in the appearance of the eyes and improve the field of vision.
Blepharoplasty offers a full range of benefits to patients who want to improve their facial appearance or want to improve their field of vision. The most common reason why a person chooses this procedure is to gain a more youthful appearance. The eyelid skin ages quickly and is often the first sign of the natural ageing process, as our collagen levels decrease. This causes drooping and sagging of the skin, which can make a person look older than they are. Blepharoplasty can make you look youthful, boosting confidence levels. Another benefit of this surgical procedure is it can make a person look less tired. When your eyelids start to droop, you look constantly tired, making you look constantly exhausted. Sagging eyelids make the eyes look closed, giving a sleepy appearance. Patients who choose a blepharoplasty find that they look more refreshed and less tired. Blepharoplasty can give you a welcome boost in confidence. Most people who choose this surgical procedure are not happy with their eye appearance. Many who choose to go ahead with the procedure are happier and more confident once they have healed and look younger and fresher. Some people need a blepharoplasty for functional reasons, not for cosmetics. The drooping eyelid can negatively impact their field of vision, which means they are constantly raising their eyebrows to see clearly. Lifting your eyebrows constantly increases the chances of developing deep lines and wrinkles, which also create an older appearance. Once the patients have had the blepharoplasty, the extra weight and skin are removed, so they don't have to lift their eyebrows to see, which reduces the risk of wrinkles and deep lines in the forehead. What is beneficial about blepharoplasty is that, unlike other procedures, it is long-lasting. This means there is no reason for another procedure, unlike non-surgical options, such as dermal fillers and botox. Ageing is a natural process that we cannot hide from and everyone is different. A wellperformed blepharoplasty should last up to fifteen years. A blepharoplasty is performed with diligence and care, often with the cut being made in the eyelash line, which means minimal scarring once healed. It can be carried out on the lower and upper eyelids with incisions being hidden in the skin folds and under the lash line. Once healed, no one will know you had the surgery, they will just notice how much younger and fresher you look. Our eyes are an important part of our expressions and it can be frustrating when you are misunderstood, due to the natural appearance of the eyes. Your eyes can make you look upset, angry and tired, even when things are fine. As a result, you may find yourself in some awkward
situations. You can improve facial expressions using this surgical procedure, which is fast, safe and effective. Having surgery is not a quick decision and you need to look at all the pros and cons before making any final decisions. Meeting with an oculoplastic surgeon and discussing your options is one of the best ways to ensure you are a good candidate. A blepharoplasty can help improve your happiness, confidence and appearance.
About Us: Pari Shams, BSc MRCP FRCOphth, is a cosmetic and functional eyelid surgeon that operates from Moorfields Eye Hospital in the heart of London. She is a very well-established consultant ophthalmologist and oculoplastic surgeon. She graduated with distractions in medicine, surgery, clinical pharmacology and therapeutics. She has known for her eyelid lacrimal and orbital disease treatments and is a member of the Royal College of Physicians in London, the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, the British Oculoplastic Surgery Society, and the American Society of Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery and the International Thyroid Eye Disease Society. In addition to this, the is also active in clinical research. To find out more about Pari Shams visit her website at https://www.parishams.com.