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BLEPHAROPLASTY

Blepharoplasty also known as eyelid surgery is a great procedure to restore youthfulness to your eyes. Heavy and drooping eyelids become flaccid with time due to normal causes, althought sometimes may occur at an early age due to genetic constitution. This contributes to a tired and aged look, and often make people appear angry or sad when in fact they are not. Along with the aesthetic issues sometimes heavy eyelids may cause vision blockage.

Every patient is different and it will be the expert surgeon who after an evaluation will give the best options for you.

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Who is This For

Patients who want a younger & fresher look
Patients with excess skin around the eyes
Patients that have bags under their eyes
Individuals with a positive outlook and realistic goals
Age is not a defining factor to be a candidate for an eyelid surgery

Before an Eyelid Surgery

To prepare you may be asked to:

What does the Eyelid Surgery Involve?

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 general anesthesia, although there are some variants of a blepharoplasty that may be done with sedation or even local 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 7 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.

Surgical Care after a Blepharoplasty

After the procedure your plastic surgeon will leave prescribe eyedrops, painkillers and antibiotics. it is recommended not to bend over the next few days or expose yourself to the sun for a couple of weeks. It is important that you follow your surgeon’s recommendations in order to have a good result.

Recovery & Results after a Blepharoplasty

The recovery is fairly quick, you will be able to go back to your hotel / home a few hours after the surgery. Stitches are removed 5-7 days after the procedure. The results begin to be noticeable around day 10-15, once the area of the eyelids has become less swollen.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Eyelid Surgery

Is eyelid surgery painful?

No, patients usually report slight discomfort, however, with the medications given by the plastic surgeon you should not feel pain.

Can I drive after eyelid surgery?

It is recommended to wait at least 1-3 days after the treatment. It is important that you follow the surgeon’s instructions.

What should I expect after a eyelid surgery?

It is normal that after the surgery there is inflammation and ecchymosis. Your plastic surgeon will indicate ideal medications to reduce them and help the recovery process. It is usually recommended to use dark lenses for 1-2 weeks to protect the yes from the wind, dust particles and the sun. It is normal to be instructed the use of cold packs during the first days after your surgery.

Risks and Safety During Eyelid Surgery

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

Anesthesia complications
Bleeding
Infection
Dryness on the eyes
Increased sensitivity to sun or bright light
Difficulty to close your eyes
Ectropion
Changes in vision
Unfavorable scarring
Pain

In order to decrease the risks your surgeon will ask for a series of blood tests and a cardiological evaluation to ensure you are in good health for your procedure.

Following your surgeon’s recommendations will favor a good outcome.

Blepharoplasty Reviews

Eyelid surgery such as the blepharoplasty procedure usually have pretty high success rates. 92% of the patients report a great improvement in their facial features, and recommend the procedure.

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Procedures Done: Facelift , Blepharoplasty, Stem Cells, Dental Implants

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Tips Before the Surgery

Consultation with your plastic surgeon. Make sure to ask as much questions as you can. When traveling abroad it’s recommended that you have at least one videoconference to meet with your surgeon and go over important details for the surgery.
Pre-surgical lab work. Before any surgical procedure you will be required to get some blood work done. Some surgeons will ask for a cardiological evaluation that can include a chest x-ray and an EKG.
Make sure to follow the pre-op recommendations your surgeon gives you
If you are a smoker, you will have to quit completely at least 30 days before the procedure.
Before the surgery you will be requested not to eat or drink anything 10-12 hours before the procedure. This is a very important request that you will have to follow in order to assure your personal safety during the surgery.

Tips Getting Ready for Traveling

Make sure you have all your documentation in order
We recommend you take a headscarf and sunglasses to protect yourself from the sun.
Make all preparations for 2 week recovery time
If you have the possibility you might want to think of asking a loved one or a friend to accompany you
Check your passport and bring comfortable clothes

Tips for Recovery

Don’t use tea bags or any other food to put over your eyelids, your surgeon will instruct you on how to use cold compresses for a couple of days
Remember to maintain your head elevated during your sleep, at least by 45 degrees or with two pillows
Be very gentle when cleaning the area around your eyelids
When you are clear to take full showers you can let the water run over the eyelids and use mild soaps to clean your face
Avoid the use of creams or makeup in the surgical area at least for 2 weeks
Even though you may feel good and without any pain, you should avoid exercise for at least 4 weeks to allow the area to heal properly
Use normal eye glasses instead of your contact lens for at least 2 weeks

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