Eyelid Lift Surgery – What Is Involved?
Eyelid Lift Surgery or eyelid alteration is a type of cosmetic surgery which can eliminate bags and wrinkles on the actual eyelid or under the eye. Ma...
Eyelid Lift Surgery or eyelid alteration is a type of cosmetic surgery which can eliminate bags and wrinkles on the actual eyelid or under the eye. Many women want to get rid of puffy eyelids that are frequently hereditary and can often appear at a very young age. In this article I will explain how eyelid lift surgery is performed and what risks and complications are involved.
How is this performed?
The surgery can be done as part of a face lift or as a seperate procedure. When done as a seperate procedure it is a outpatient procedure but when done with a face lift you will probably be spending at least one night in the hospital. Most of the time it is performed under local anesthesia but in some cases some other sedation may be used also because of the close proximity to the eye.
The surgeon will mark planned incisions and any skin that will be removed will also be marked. After the face is cleaned and the anesthesia is given & has taken effect, an insicion is made to trim away excess fat and remove any fat pads. These incisions will be made in places that will be as incomspicuos as possible such as along natural creases where a scar will not be as noticeable. Incisions under the eye will are sometimes made just under the lower lid so that the eyelashes can cover the scar.
Are there any risks?
Like any form of surgery, eyelid lift surgery or blepharoplasty, does involve certain risks. These include excessive bleeding, risk of infection, possible reactions to anesthesia, and irregular scarring. Eyelid surgery can also temporarily interfere with with the function of the tear ducts. In some very rare cases it can also result in a permanent loss of vision.
Does it work?
Eyelid surgery definitely is effective and accomplishes what it sets out to do but the risks must be weighed with the benefits before a decision should be made. The risks sound scary but in reality any serious complications are rare and the majority of procedures are successful and the patient is happy with the results.
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