Blepharoplasty

  When you meet a person, at first you notice their eyes. Unfortunately, our eyes are often the first facial feature that shows signs of aging. As skin ages, it gradually loses its elasticity. A lack of elasticity, combined with the relentless pull of gravity, causes excessive skin to collect in your upper and lower eyelids there are several surgical and non-surgical options to help people who are unsatisfied. Blepharoplasty is a surgical option whit magic result.

Blepharoplasty is a kind of surgery performed on the eyelids. It’s done to remove excess skin from the upper eyelids and reduce bagginess from the lower eyelids. It’s also called an eye lift. Blepharoplasty can reduce or get rid of these vision problems. This procedure can target the upper eyelids, lower eyelids or both, depending on the patient’s goals.

The number of blepharoplasties performed has continued to increase over the last 20 years. Blepharoplasty continues to be the most common invasive cosmetic surgical procedure of the face.

Good candidate for blepharoplasty

The best candidates for blepharoplasty surgery are generally people at least 30 years old who are in good health and have no other eye conditions. Make sure to mention whether you have any of the following conditions:

• Eye diseases such as glaucoma, dry eye, and detached retina
• Thyroid diseases such as Graves’ disease, hypothyroidism, and hyperthyroidism
• Heart disease, high blood pressure, and other circulatory diseases
• Diabetes

Be realistic about the expectations you have for blepharoplasty. Eyelid surgery can enhance your appearance and help build your confidence. But you shouldn’t expect the surgery to drastically change your look. Before deciding to have a blepharoplasty, consider what you would like to achieve and discuss your goals and expectations with your surgeon.

Blepharoplasty Preparation

  You’ll need to arrange for a trusted family member or friend to drive you home from surgery. They’ll also need to stay with you the first night after the procedure. Some people have dry eyes after surgery, but that rarely lasts more than 2 weeks. If you have dry eyes lasting more than 2 weeks, contact your doctor.

Your surgeon asks you to:

• Get a medical evaluation or lab testing done.
• Quit smoking.
• Adjust your current medications or start taking certain medications.
• Stop taking anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin, blood thinners, multivitamins and herbal supplements, as they can all increase your risk of bleeding.

Blepharoplasty Procedure

  An eye lift usually takes about 2 hours if both upper and lower eyelids are done together. Your doctor will most likely use local anesthesia (a painkiller injected around the eye) with oral sedation.

The surgeon will usually cut along the natural lines of your eyelids. Through these cuts, your surgeon will separate the skin from the underlying tissue and remove the excess fat and skin (and muscle if indicated). Next, the surgeon will close those cuts with very small stitches. The stitches in the upper lids will stay for 3-6 days. During a lower blepharoplasty, your surgeon will make an incision just below your lower eyelash line. They’ll remove excess skin in your lower eyelid through this incision. They may also use an incision hidden inside your lower eyelid (transconjunctival incision) to correct lower eyelid issues and redistribute or remove excess fat.

After the surgery, your doctor will probably put ointment in your eyes to keep them moist and cover them with cold compresses while you’re in the recovery room. Right after surgery, you may have blurry vision from the ointment and be sensitive to light. Your eyes may feel dry or watery. Expect to stay home from work and limit your activities for several days after surgery to allow your eyelids to heal.

Risks and Complications

Like all surgical procedures, blepharoplasty does have some risks. Fortunately, serious risks are rare. The risks you will face include:

• Bleeding
• Infection
• Dry eyes (or worsened dry eyes if you already have the condition)
• Discoloration of your eyelids

Noticeable scarring

Difficulty closing your eyes (called ‘lid lag’ or lagophthalmos, which may be temporary)

Sagging outwards of your eyelid (called ectropion, this may require corrective surgery)

Temporarily blurred vision

Bleeding behind your eye (called retrobulbar hematoma, this rare complication is a medical emergency that can cause blindness)

If you smoke, you have a higher risk of complications. Quit at least one month before surgery.

Recovery

Although the surgery is typically painless, you may have some swelling and bruising. Most people feel comfortable going out in public after 10 to 14 days. But it can take a few months to heal completely.

During your blepharoplasty recovery, you can use cold compresses and antibiotic ointment to ease any swelling. Your surgeon will give you specific instructions that may include:

• How to care for your eyes.
• Medications to aid healing and reduce the potential for infection.
• Specific concerns to look for at the surgical site.
• When to follow up with your surgeon.

Play it safe and do not drive until your vision returns to normal.

Follow the instructions from your surgeon about how to care for yourself following surgery. Your instructions likely will include the following:

• Use ice packs on your eyes for 10 minutes every hour on the first night after surgery and 4-5 times over the next day.
• Use the prescribed eye drops or ointments.
• Elevate your head above your chest while sleeping for a few nights.
• Use cool compresses to help ease swelling.
• Take acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain.
• Do not take aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, etc.), naproxen sodium (Aleve), naproxen (Naprosyn), or other drugs or supplements that increase the risk of bleeding. Your doctor can provide you with a full list of what to avoid.
• Avoid heavy lifting or other strenuous activities and exercises for a week.
• Don’t smoke.
• Don’t rub your eyes.
• Don’t wear contact lenses for about 2 weeks.

In Iran and also in Isfahan we have best surgeons with fellowships and certifications from top medical universities that have done many successful blepharoplasty surgeries.

So contact Rayan professional and specialized team right now and get a free consultation. We will answer your questions 24 hours of the day for your well-being.

References:

https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/

The Royal College of Surgeons of England

www.plasticsurgery.org

American Society of Plastic Surgeons

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/