Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty is more commonly known as cosmetic eyelid surgery. We are talking about a very interesting surgical procedure that can improve the appearance of your lower eyelids, upper eyelids or even both. The result is a look that is rejuvenated in the region that surrounds the eyes. You will end up looking more alert and rested. Blepharoplasty is used to treat a variety of conditions. We can give examples in:
- excess fat deposits that make the eyes look puffy (especially in your upper eyelids area)
- bags appearing under your eyes
- sagging or loose skin that might impair vision or disturb the contour of your upper eyelids
- lower eyelids that are droopy
- fine wrinkles and excess skin found under your lower eyelid
Blepharoplasty is usually done on adult women and men. It is important to have healthy muscles and facial tissue. It is equally important to be realistic as miracles can not happen. Such a surgery will only make you look as good as you possibly can but will not give you the same traits as your favorite movie star. We must also point out the fact that smoking is not at all recommended. If you are a smoker you will need to quit at least one week prior to the surgery. There are also some medical conditions that will impair your healing rate. The surgeon will have an initial consultation in which he/she will ask you a lot of questions that you need to answer honestly. If you hide anything you might be faced with problems during the operation. Remember that we are talking about your face and you want it to come out as good as possible. For this honesty in your initial consultation is crucial.

Before blepharoplasty is performed you will need to go through a series of tests. The doctor will have you getting lab testing and might prescribe some medications. You will be told that you are not allowed to take anti-inflammatory medicine, herbal supplements or aspirin because they can have a bad effect in increasing bleeding. The doctor will also give you special instructions regarding what you need to do in the day of the surgery and after the operation. This includes discussing the anesthesia that will be utilized. Remember that costs associated with blepharoplasty will also contain anesthesia, one factor that people sometimes overlook. You should also know that if you decide to perform the surgery in one outpatient basis, you will require help getting home after the operation.

After the procedure is over you will have to go through a recovery period. You can expect to see bruises and swelling. As they disappear you will start noticing the effects of blepharoplasty. Most people are really happy as in most cases the result are even better than they imagined. Before you go ahead with the procedure you need to understand that we are talking about surgery. This basically means that there are some risks associated. Based on your medical history and individual traits, the doctor will let you know what to expect. The good news is that few people ever have tough complications to handle. What is really important is that you ask the surgeon all the questions you might have. Anxiety is normal and it will go away if you hold all the pieces of information about blepharoplasty.

In the end we need to once again put an emphasis on the relationship between you and the surgeon. It is crucial that you respect everything he says and that you follow all the indications to the letter. This will be a huge step towards blepharoplasty success.