Blepharoplasty - Eyelid Surgery
What is Blepharoplasty - Eyelid Surgery
Blepharoplasty is cosmetic surgery for the eyelids and performed when people show signs of tiredness, fatigue and aging around the eyes.
The most noticeable features are the bags in the upper and lower eyelids as well as wrinkles around the eyes. The excess skin above the upper eyelid can produce eyestrain and increase the wrinkles on the forehead due to the patient’s need to open the eyes more.
Eyelid Surgery rejuvenates and removes the excess skin and fat located around the eyes.
Blepharoplasty - Eyelid Surgery Consultation
- During the consultation, the surgeon will study the appearance of the patient, then explain what the results might be after the Blepharoplasty procedure and what techniques could be used to achieve them.
- Do not use products containing salicylic acid, aspirin and derivatives that can act as anticoagulants.
Eyelid surgery rejuvenates the face by relocating excess skin and fat around the eyes.
See for yourself the spectacular effects of eyelid lift in these before and after photos.
- Quit smoking one month before the operation.
- Inform the surgeon about any allergies to medications.
Blepharoplasty - Eyelid Surgery Procedure
- To perform eyelid surgery, the surgeon makes incisions in the crease of the upper eyelids and lower eyelids below the lash line.
- Through these incisions, the surgeon separates the skin from the fat tissue and muscle, removing excess fat, muscle and skin. Then the incisions are closed with fine sutures.
- Eyelid surgery is outpatient surgery that can last between 30 minutes and two hours.
- Local anesthesia is usually used, although general anesthesia may also be used.
- The line or periorbital wrinkles around the eyelids are not removed by blepharoplasty. This problem can be treated with Botox.
- Blepharoplasty is one of the most dramatic facial results and it is permanent. The patient regains a youthful appearance to the face.
Blepharoplasty - Eyelid Surgery Post-Op Care
- Sentirá molestia y dolor mínimo el cual debe ser controlado con los analgésicos formulados.
- You will feel minimal discomfort and pain, which can be controlled with painkillers.
- Avoid taking aspirin or acetylsalicylic acid.
- Apply the prescribed ointment twice a day in small quantities gently over the wounds.
- Apply cold compresses to the eyelids for 20 minutes, six times a day.
- Avoid sleeping on your stomach. Ideally, sleep semi-inclined.
- Avoid using contact lenses for the first two weeks.
- Do not use any eye makeup during the first two weeks.
- Avoid exposure to direct sunlight during the first month and wear sunglasses.
- After a week, you can return to daily activities.
Blepharoplasty - Eyelid Surgery FAQ
To avoid any marks left around the eyes we usually remove the stitches on the second or third day after surgery.
Yes, they are purple, but it lasts only 7 days. It is also possible that the whites of the eyes may become red and could take a month to completely disappear.
A good surgeon offers natural results. We use modern techniques to lift and accomodate the skin, while taking into careful consideration the tissue structure and muscles of the periorbital area around the eye.
Usually after 3 to 5 days, you can return to daily work. You must wait longer for exercise and physical exertion.
