1. The Fountain of Youth for Your Eyes
The first thing most people look at on another person is the eyes. You make "eye contact" or "look them in the eye" when you talk to someone. When you want someone's attention, you "catch their eye." Tired, sagging eyes can add years to your appearance. Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is a cosmetic surgery procedure wherein the lower and/or upper eyelids are reconstructed to give the eye area a healthy, vibrant look. You can fix droopy eyelids, circles or bags under the eyes and remove those fine wrinkles and lines with eyelid surgery.
2. An Uplifting Experience
Eyelid surgery is performed under either general or local anesthesia, depending on what the surgeon thinks is right for you. Incisions are always made in such a way that the natural curves and lines of the eye area will conceal any scars. For upper eyelid surgery, an incision is made in the crease of the lid and excess fat deposits and skin are removed and muscles tightened to repair a droopy eyelid. In the lower lid, an incision can be made either along the eyelash line or inside the lid and fat either removed or redistributed to get rid of puffiness or bags. Laser chemical peeling may be used to address dark circles under the eyes.
3. Life After Eyelid Surgery
Recovery following eye surgery varies depending on the extent of the surgery as well as on the individual. Immediately following the surgery, you can expect to feel tightness and some mild pain or discomfort, which is normal and can be moderated with pain medication (no aspirin or anti-inflammatories are to be used). There will be swelling, possibly accompanied by bruising, which will diminish within a week to 10 days (about the time stitches are to be removed). Antibiotics are taken to fight possible infection. Eye drops and cold compresses are also suggested.
4. Not Taking All Eyes
Not everyone can walk into a cosmetic surgeon's office and walk out with younger eyes. Some medical conditions will prevent eyelid surgery from being possible. Eyelid surgery will not be performed on individuals who have high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, glaucoma, hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism (Grave's disease), or dry eye syndrome causing ocular inflammation. Even bone and tissue structure is carefully examined and may not make you suitable for eyelid surgery.
5. Running the Risks
As with any surgery, eyelid surgery is not without risks and possible complications. Infections are always a risk despite all precautions. In most cases, many complications, such as dry, itching eyes, sensitivity to light, or double vision last only for several days. There is the possibility that the eyes may be left looking asymmetrical. Difficulty closing eyes when going to sleep is usually temporary, but in some uncommon situations, may be permanent. Ectropion (a pulling down of the lower lid) may result, which will require further surgery to repair.
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