• Share your health information with your plastic surgeon, remember to mention if you have allergies, previous surgeries, use of medications, vitamins or supplements and any other relevant medical information
• Your surgeon will ask you questions about what you would like to improve with this procedure, what your expectations are and inform you of what can realistically be achieved.
• You will be physically examined to determine which will be the best technique to perform for your particular case
• Photos at different angles will be requested in order to carry out a complete evaluation
• Pre-surgery blood tests will be ordered
• You’ll need to quit smoking completely
• Take out your contact lens the night before the surgery and during the following 4-6 weeks

For patients over 40 years of age or with any added cardiac, respiratory, renal pathology, etc. The following will be requested:

• Chest X-ray
• Cardiological assessment
• Electrocardiogram

🗓️ 1 MONTH BEFORE SURGERY

• Stop smoking 1 month before your scheduled procedure
• Stop taking alcohol 1 week before the procedure
• GLP-1 USERS: will be required to stop the medication 2 weeks before the procedure to avoid any anesthesia complications
• Avoid using aspirin, fish oil, garlic and omegas, at least 3 weeks before the procedure *if you are medically required to do so, it is very important you let your medical coordinator know about this
• No exercise 3 days before the surgery
• Avoid eating very greasy food 2 days before your surgery
• No skin tanning 2 weeks before the procedure to avoid skin damage
• Plan for your stay in Cancun for surgery and recovery
• Make sure you have a lose button down shirt to use during the recovery period

There are different kinds of approaches for eyelid surgery. Depending on your expectations your plastic surgeon will suggest to which procedure you are most fitted for.

Anesthesia

Eyelid surgery is done under twilight sedation anesthesia. Ultimately it will be up to the plastic surgeon along with the anesthesiologist to evaluate and recommend the best option for you.

Incisions & Sutures

The incisions are designed over the natural crease of the eyelids in order to hide the scars on the folds of the eyelid region. Extra skin may be removed along with fat deposits and muscles may be tighten.

On the lower eyelids two different approaches can be made. An incision can be made over the lower line of the eyelash to remove excess skin and fatty tissue. In other cases an transconjunctival incision is made inside the lower eyelid when no skin is required to be removed.

Right After Surgery

After the surgery is done and you have woken up from the anesthesia, you will have cold dressings over your eyes. They will be kept on for at least 2 hours after the procedure while you remain in the recovery room.

Once you are fully out of the anesthesia effects, you will be offered liquids to ensure that you tolerate them. A few hours after the procedure, when the cold dressings over the eyes are off, you will be able to go back to your hotel / home.

Before You Leave the Hospital

Around 3 hours after your surgery your plastic surgeon will come to assess your health condition and give you proper care instructions to take back home. It’s normal that you will be prescribed with eyedrops, painkillers and antibiotics during the healing process. Your surgeon will give you a check up appointment during the following days to remove your stitches.

After the procedure, the plastic surgeon will prescribe pain relievers and antibiotics. It is recommended that during the month following the procedure you sleep on your back, avoid bending downwards, do not expose yourself to the sun, or stay in very hot places. Likewise, you should avoid exercising for a period of approximately 6 to 8 weeks. It is important that you follow the recommendations of your surgeon to obtain a good result.

During the recovery period your surgeon will provide with a list of things to take care during this time. It is usually recommended for the patient to have a total of 9 days stay at the destination, in order to have proper after care and medical check ups with your surgeon.

Recovery is quite quick, you will be able to return to your hotel/home immediately after the procedure.

The stitches are removed 7 days after surgery.

The results are immediate, however local inflammation can last up to 2 – 3 months.

During the next 6 weeks you will be required to sleep on your back to avoid any pressure on the face or eyelid area. Not following this will increase the risk of complications.

Although risks and complications rarely occur during eyelid surgery, can include:

• Anesthesia complications
• Hematomas that could cause blindness if not treated immediatly
• Infection
• Changes in sensitivity
• Nerve damage
• Asymmetry and irregularities
• Dryness on the eyes
• Increased sensitivity to sun or bright light
• Difficulty to close your eyes
• Ectropion
• Changes in vision
• Unfavorable scarring

In order to minimize the risks, your surgeon will order a series of blood tests and if necessary a cardiac evaluation to ensure that you are in good health for your procedure.

Following the recommendations of your surgeon will promote a lower risk of complications and a  good result.