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Some people have eyelid surgery to correct problems that are

a result of aging, while others have inherited traits such as

bags under their eyes that cause them to seek treatment at a

younger age.

 

If the upper eyelid condition is accompanied by sagging of the

eyebrows, then a forehead (brow) lift may be recommended. 

 

Smoothing of crow's feet may require Botox, chemical peeling,

or laser resurfacing procedures. Circles beneath the eyes

caused by dark pigmentation may be treated with a bleaching

solution or chemical peel.

 

Alternately, sinking around the bony orbit below the eye can

be addressed with fat grafting or a mid face lift.

 

High blood pressure, thyroid problems or diabetes are some of the conditions that can increase the risks during eyelid surgery. Your plastic surgeon will ask if you have allergies, or if you have been told that you have "dry eye" or any other  eye problems.

 

There are two different approaches to lower lid surgery. One

uses an external incision and the other is performed from

inside the lower lid. Your age and the extent of the fatty

deposits you have will determine which approach is preferred. 

 

The incision is hidden within the natural fold of the upper

eyelid for upper eyelid surgery and it is through this incision

that excess skin and fat are removed.

 

Because the incision follows the natural contour of the upper

eyelid, it will be well camouflaged when it has healed.

 

For lower lid surgery the incision is usually hidden below the

lower lashes. Through this incision, excess skin, muscle and

fat are removed. Fat may also be redistributed to improve

puffiness or bulges. Other adjustments such as canthopexy

(eyelid tightening) may be done to correct special problems

such as muscle laxity.

 

You and your plastic surgeon may decide that the best

approach for removing excess fat is a technique that needs no

external incision. This procedure is called trans- conjunctival

lower blepharoplasty. While it is a good approach for younger

patients, it cannot be used to remove excess skin so a laser

may be used in conjunction with this method to tighten the

skin under the eyes.

 

After your surgery, you may have a feeling of dryness or

irritation in the eye. This may require treatment. There is

also a chance of a temporary reduction in eyelid sensation

or impaired eyelid function.

 

Impaired lid function may be treated with additional surgery.

 

Mild swelling persists for several weeks in some cases while

others see swelling resolve in just seven days. Bruising is gone

in most people in seven to ten days and you may use makeup within the first week to hide discoloration.

 

You may find your eyes are temporarily sensitive to light. You may also experience some excess tearing or dryness. Your plastic surgeon may recommend eye drops to relieve burning or itching. You may want to wear dark sunglasses for a couple of weeks to protect your eyes from the wind and sun.

 

The incision lines will fade over several months until they become barely visible.

 

For further information about blepharoplasty, please click here: American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

 
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