Benefits of Blepharoplasty Surgery

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The eyes are the first thing we look at when talking with someone. And nothing gives away the of age and gravity than droopy, tired eyes or bags under the eyes. Excess fat, and hooded lids create a fatigued and older look. With eyelid surgery, known as a , our surgeons can help rejuvenate the the eyes, the of the upper eyelids, lower eyelids or both. This provides patients with a more youthful, rested, and alert appearance. Our surgeons can perform both upper and lower at our Baker Street clinic in London. 

Upper Blepharoplasty 

involves the of excessively stretched skin that can cause multiple wrinkles. If there is an underlying of the lid, a muscle repair can be the same incision. 

Lower Blepharoplasty 

the the fat within the lower eyelid, which removes the of bags and under-eye puffiness. The most suitable form of blepharoplasty will depend on where stretched skin and excess fatty deposits are around the eyes. As experts in facial anatomy, our surgeons will determine the best during your consultation.

Asian Blepharoplasty Surgery

Approximately 50% of Asians are born without a visible upper eyelid crease – a fold in the area just above the eyelashes. Our surgeons offer an that helps create a crease on the upper eyelid, an shape. This surgery is also called double eyelid . It’s important to note that there is a between Asian and eyelids, both in size and in shape. The Caucasian lid crease is about 20% larger than an Asian eyelid crease, and also tapers closer to the as the fold goes outward. Our surgeon’s goal with Asian eyelid surgery is not to give a to an Asian face but rather to create a crease that looks completely .

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This procedure uses sutures to create a crease in the eyelid by a in the skin and attaching it to some of the deeper structures located within the eyelid.

In this procedure, the skin is cut, and a new skin crease is made by attaching the cut edges of the skin to the deeper structures of the eyelid.

The most common method for creases is the double sutures and method, also known as DST. The DST procedure involves creating a fold by together the underside of the eyelid skin and it in place with . The doctor may also trim the web of skin that the corner of the eye. This skin is more prominent in patients of Asian . Our surgeons will determine the best type of surgical procedure for your Asian eyelid at the time of your .

Benefits of Eyelid Surgery

There are various for having eyelid surgery. The reasons for wanting blepharoplasty include:

Having excess upper eyelid skin can lead to , which give the of tiredness and fatigue. At the extreme, hooded can even vision.

As we grow older, we often develop . It is usually caused by stretching of the lower eyelid layers and is a problem that is easily with blepharoplasty.

Laxity of the skin and tissue under the eyes gives an aged appearance, and is used to smooth the .

with excessive fat can often make you look tired. This fat can be during the surgery, leaving you with a more alert appearance.

Are You a Candidate for Blepharoplasty?

Eyelid surgery will leave you with a more youthful appearance. It’s a standard for both Asian individuals and aged 30 and older, used to repair the of ageing skin. As we age, our skin loses elasticity, and when combined with the effects of gravity, excessive skin begins to accumulate in the upper eyelids, leading to drooping . For the lower eyelids, ageing causes the skin and to loosen. Good candidates for eyelid are adult men and women with healthy facial tissue and . Additionally, candidates for this procedure should have realistic about what the surgery can . for eyelid surgery include patients who have:

– Puffiness around the eyes that makes you look older than you actually are.

– Hooded eyelids that make you look fatigued, even if you are full of energy.

– Hooded eyelids that are affecting your and your to see.

In addition, you should:

 – Be physically healthy

– Have no severe eye conditions

– Stop at least two weeks before your procedure

Some opt for a lift or brow lift in conjunction with eyelid . The eyebrow lift helps to minimise the that occur across the or those that appear high on the bridge of the nose. It also helps to reposition low or sagging eyebrows. Unlike eyelid surgery alone, the brow lift offers the patient a more youthful of the eyebrows, along with a more rested appearance of the upper face and eye area. 

There are several types of eyebrow lift procedures available, including:

Most within two weeks, and it may take several weeks to see the final results of an eyebrow lift. The will discuss the with you and determine if you’re a candidate for this surgery, along with eyelid surgery.

What To Expect With Blepharoplasty

The best way to if a (and any complementary procedures) is right for you is to have an initial . You will have the opportunity to your goals and expectations regarding the surgery with the doctor and ask any you may have. During your initial consultation, the surgeon will:

– Review your medical and any medications you are taking

– the and any related procedures

– that are based on your needs and goals

The most form of blepharoplasty will depend on where stretched skin and excess fatty deposits are around the eyes. Your surgeon will be able to whether this procedure is right for you.

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Eyelid surgery procedure

The surgeon will make incisions in the of the upper eyelid. The excess skin and fat are removed, and the incision is closed with stitches. By performing the procedure this way, the scars are well hidden when the eyes are open.

This surgeon makes an incision just below the lower lash line. Excess skin in the lower eyelid is removed using this incision, and fat will be to remove the appearance of puffiness and bags. At times, the surgeon may also make an incision that is hidden inside the lower eyelid, known as a transconjunctival incision, to lower eyelid or to redistribute or remove excess fat. If the doctor uses the approach, there will be no visible incision. In many middle-aged individuals, the lower are lax. If you have this condition, the may recommend tightening the lower eyelids and removing excess skin and fat. The procedure takes approximately two hours if the upper and lower eyelids are completed . If are added, such as an eyebrow lift, the surgery will change. You will see your surgeon the day after your procedure and at specified during the weeks following your . This is done so that the doctor can monitor your recovery and ensure you the best possible results.

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Recovery after blepharoplasty

With most eyelid procedures, patients typically experience a fast and uncomplicated . Immediately after the surgery, you will have an ointment and paper tape strips applied to your eyelids to reduce and discomfort. Cold compresses, icing and rest are also encouraged. We recommend that use eye drops during the first few days after surgery in order to reduce . Some and swelling around the eyes is common and to be following the procedure, and will last anywhere from 1 to 3 weeks. 

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– Keep their head elevated while sleeping

– Use ice or cold compresses to reduce swelling – especially during the first two days following surgery

– Drink plenty of water

– Avoid exertion and get plenty of rest

– Avoid lenses for at least 72 hours

– Most patients will take a week or so off work following the procedure.

Eyelid surgery FAQS

You will your with your surgeon during your consultation, and the doctor may have you stop taking certain before your surgery. Do not smoke for at least two weeks before the procedure and at least two weeks after. Be sure to drink a lot of water in the days up to your surgery. 

If you have upper eyelid surgery, the doctor will remove skin that can cause multiple or hooding using an on the eyelash line. If the lid has an underlying droopiness, a muscle repair can be made. For lower eyelid surgery, the surgeon redistributes the fat within the lower eyelid, thereby the appearance of bags and . 

Asian blepharoplasty is a type of eyelid that creates a crease in the upper eyelid when the crease is absent. Approximately 50% of Asians are born without an upper eyelid crease, and these opt Anti-Wrinkle for Women this surgery to the sharpness of their eyes, creating a more refined shape. 

The eyelid is not painful. Most patients can manage their pain following the procedure using over-the-counter .

There will be some and after the surgery, which is with cold compresses or icing. The bruising and swelling will last for approximately 1 to 2 weeks. Keeping the head and getting plenty of rest will help the process. usually return to work within 1 to 2 weeks after the surgery. 

The most common complementary done with eyelid surgery is the eyebrow lift. This brow lift helps to minimise the creases that occur across the forehead or those that appear high on the bridge of the nose. It also helps to low or sagging eyebrows, giving the patient a more . You may also want to ask your surgeon about a facelift, "mini facelift," and other facial procedures. 

Scarring will be minimal, and the scars usually when the eyes are open. Depending on the type of you have, the may be hidden inside the lower eyelid. This procedure, known as a transconjunctival incision, is used to correct lower eyelid conditions or to redistribute or remove any excess fat. 

and avoiding activities for the first several weeks following the is . Most patients can resume exercise three weeks after their procedure. 

The benefits of eyelid surgery are generally . Revision surgery for this procedure is very rare. Understand, however, that following your surgery, your body will continue to age and so will the results of the surgery. 

As with all surgeries, there are some risks involved. These risks include bleeding, infection, swelling, scar and blood clots, but they are rare. Our operating suite is state-of-the-art, and we do everything we can to the risks associated with surgery.

Are you interested in blepharoplasty in London? Contact Centre for Surgery today to find out more or to book a consultation.

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