Six Facts About Blepharoplasty

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The eyes are one of the most noticeable features of the face. Therefore, it is understandable that undergoing eyelid surgery, also known as . This is a surgical procedure that removes the excess skin from the upper and lower . While some people may choose to have either an upper or lower blepharoplasty, most opt to have both procedures done .

To help calm any nerves you may be feeling before your procedure, it is best to know all the possible facts about blepharoplasty.

1. Blepharoplasty can be performed under a local anaesthetic

Some people get nervous about the thought of surgery as they do not want to have a general anaesthetic, which means you will be asleep throughout the duration of the procedure. Fortunately, if you wish to undergo a blepharoplasty, you do not have to worry about being asleep. Blepharoplasty is performed under a local anaesthetic, so you will be awake but unable to feel any pain or .

2. It can help you to see better

As we naturally age, the skin sags around the eyes, and we lose the of the lower eyelid. This can sometimes be considered to be aesthetically unappealing. More concerningly, it can have a functional effect and can negatively impact your eyesight. Undergoing a blepharoplasty to remove the excess skin will help you to regain your peripheral vision.

3. It is commonly combined with other procedures

Blepharoplasty improves the aesthetic appearance of the eyes, so it makes sense that patients would want to combine it with other cosmetic procedures. Patients often choose to have procedures such as a , , or other non-surgical facial rejuvenation procedures in conjunction with a blepharoplasty. This will help ensure that the whole face appears more youthful rather than just the eyes.

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4. Blepharoplasty scars are well hidden

Surgeries which involve incisions will often result in visible scars. However, the best cosmetic surgeons will take care to ensure that you will not have visible scars following your blepharoplasty. The most experienced surgeons will know the right techniques to follow, ensuring you achieve the most pleasing results possible. Incisions should be made along the natural crease lines of the eyelids.

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While you may be able to notice the incision line directly after the procedure, this will quickly fade and become less visible.

Before proceeding with surgery, ensure you have researched your surgeon and the clinic you are attending. You may wish to ask for before and after photographs of blepharoplasty procedures your surgeon has performed. This will give you a good idea of what they are capable of, they leave noticeable scars and what results they will be able to achieve with you. If you go to a surgeon who is not experienced or qualified, you may end up with scarring or less-than-satisfactory results.

5. The recovery after eyelid surgery is relatively straightforward

The recovery period is often one of the things that makes people reconsider having plastic surgery. You imagine lots of bruising and swelling, feeling lots of pain and having to take lots of time off work. It doesn’t sound appealing at all. Do not worry – recovery from blepharoplasty is not as daunting as you might imagine.

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While it is normal to experience some bruising and swelling, this will only last a few days. You may wish to apply ice packs to your eyes to help reduce any . You will need to try to avoid excess sun exposure during the recovery period.

6. Blepharoplasty results are long-lasting

Some procedures will require maintenance – the results will fade or completely disappear, or you will need to replace implants. This is not the case for a blepharoplasty. The results from your blepharoplasty will last a lifetime. As you continue to age, you may notice that the skin on your upper eyelid continues to droop or become puffy. However, this can be remedied with a brow lift or rather than a second blepharoplasty.

Types of Eyelid Surgery

Upper is also known as upper eyelid surgery. It allows upper eyelid rejuvenation without undergoing significant facial changes, as with a . It is normal to have eyelid skin, but with the ageing process, the reduction of collagen and elastin leads to eyelid laxity, and this can make a person look more tired. Patients will often remark that their work colleagues think they always look tired. For women, applying makeup can become more difficult due to loose skin, making it more challenging to apply cosmetics like eyeshadow. For younger women in their thirties, one of the most common reasons for upper blepharoplasty is the difficulty with applying makeup. Patients often notice that their upper eyelids feel heavier, and they may unconsciously elevate their brows without realising they are opening their eyes more. Constant activation of the frontalis muscle, which is the main elevator of the brow, may increase the incidence of forehead wrinkles. Treating these forehead wrinkles with neurotoxin is not effective until the extra skin of the upper eyelid is removed. Many practitioners will incorrectly treat the frontalis muscle with neurotoxin when the patient actually needs an upper blepharoplasty. This is because the neurotoxin will prevent the brows from being raised, and this will amplify the impression of the upper eyelids looking even more saggy and droopy. In these cases, treating the upper eyelids before the horizontal forehead lines is always prioritised.

Patients often seek a lower blepharoplasty to address the presence of under-eye bags. Patients both feel as if they look constantly tired as well as being remarked upon by work colleagues. The skin of the lower eyelid is the skin on the entire face. It is, therefore, prone to premature ageing changes, characterised by the appearance of wrinkly skin. Patients often receive injections of HA filler in this area, which are referred to as ‘tear trough’ injections. Injection of the tear trough is one of the most challenging areas to treat. Sometimes, the area is inappropriately treated with HA filler when the more suitable treatment is a lower blepharoplasty. The treatment of dark circles, the hollowness of the lower eyelids and loose skin is optimally addressed with a combination of lower blepharoplasty, Acid FillersCalcium Hydroxylapatite FillersPoly-L-lactic Acid FillersPolymethylmethacrylate FillersAutologous Fat GraftingForehead Lines TreatmentGlabellar Frown Lines TreatmentCrow's Feet TreatmentBunny Lines TreatmentChemical Brow LiftLip FlipGummy Smile CorrectionMasseter ReductionJaw SlimmingDimpled Chin SmoothingCobblestone Chin SmoothingNefertiti Neck LiftMicro-BotoxMesotoxHyperhidrosis TreatmentChronic Migraine ReliefBruxism TreatmentTMJ TreatmentCervical Dystonia TreatmentNeck Spasm TreatmentBlepharospasm TreatmentLip AugmentationLip ContouringCheekbone EnhancementTear Trough FillersNasolabial Fold SofteningMarionette Line FillersLiquid RhinoplastyNon-Surgical Nose JobJawline ContouringJawline DefinitionChin AugmentationTemple VolumisingHand RejuvenationAcne Scar Subcision (Highly recommended Site) grafting and laser resurfacing. It is to consult with a specialist facial plastic surgeon to ensure you get optimal outcomes.

An aesthetic blepharoplasty is performed on the upper and lower eyelids. eyelid surgery is indicated for the rejuvenation of the upper and lower eyelid region.

Functional blepharoplasty is used when the extra upper eyelid interferes with the patient’s vision or due to some other issue such as excessive tearing, thyroid eye disease, removal of eyelid lumps and bumps or revision blepharoplasty.

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