Eyelid surgery which is known also as blepharoplasty is a type of cosmetic surgery which is done to enhance the look of tired and flabby eyes. It is therefore quite a common request among different plastic surgery patients. Other conditions that can be enhanced with cosmetic eye lid surgery includes, dark circles and wrinkled skin. The process involves the removal of extra bags of fat as well as skin from both the lower eyelid surgery and the upper eyelid surgery. Eyelid surgery will give your face a younger appearance and can give the eyes a more open and rested appearance.
If you will like to undergo cosmetic surgery to improve the appearance of your eyelids, chances are, you may have a number of questions. You most likely will seek answers on things such as alternative treatments, eyelid surgery recovery experience and time, up-to-date research as it relates to your condition, and more. You may have some worries or feel anxious, and rightly so if you do not have some of this important information. It’s also great to know all the facts so that you do not get to experience any unpleasant surprises when you do go for the surgery.
Below, are 10 essential facts you may need to become conversant with before you sort to undergo cosmetic eyelid surgery.
1. Sagging Eyelids May Be Hereditary
Sometimes having eyelids that sag may not be simply a result of the normal aging process. A droopy brow, excess skin on the eyelid, and lower eyelid bags, maybe a result of inherited genes in the cases of some patients. It is more common for patients who are over the age of 40 to undergo this treatment due to aging naturally but patients who are younger can as well undergo cosmetic eyelid surgery as the case may be appropriate.
2. Non-surgical Options May Be Recommended For Your Eyes By Your Surgeon
Although, removal of excess skin and fat are basically treated by employing cosmetic surgery, in patients for whom it is appropriate for, non-surgical options are considered as well. The hands in plastic surgery often times also do non-surgical treatments and injections. Injection of Botox in between the eyebrows and also, to the sides of the eyes can help to relax your appearance and help to reduce wrinkles. A resting angry face can also, be relieved with Botox.
Liquid lift procedures of the area around the lower eyelid can also eliminate the eye bags and dark circles. Another non surgical method is the use of facial fillers such as Belotero and Restylane.
3. Brow Lift May Be Considered As A Part Of Your Eyelid Rejuvenation
The forehead, brow and upper eyelid are together, put into consideration in the evaluation of the upper area for cosmetic surgery. The brow descends naturally with age, thereby creating an angry or crowded appearance. A brow lift may be suggested to you by your surgeon as part of the eyelid rejuvenation surgery because, a brow lift helps to open up the eyes.
4. It’s Normal To Feel a Little Anxiety
Prior to undergoing any surgical procedure, it is not out of place to feel a bit nervous notwithstanding whether if it’s It’s normal to be somewhat nervous prior to any cosmetic procedure, whether it’s cosmetic surgery or non-surgical office treatments. By making adequate preparations before surgery through the review of pre/post care instructions and also by speaking with your plastic surgeon before hand, your fears can become drastically reduced or even eliminated.
5. Eyelid Surgery Results Should Look Natural
Undergoing eyelid surgery does not mean you will have a totally different look such as looking like someone else. Instead, you will be left with a refreshed and rejuvenated look that will give you a younger appearance. Your peers may not even notice that you did surgery, but they will sure notice and appreciate the new refreshing, rejuvenated and relaxed look that you have.
6. Avoid Brow Grooming, Makeup and Contact Lenses
You will be recommended to avoid makeup, brow grooming and especially contact lenses for the first few weeks after your surgery. If you do wear contact lenses or use makeup or groom your brow within this period, then you are at a risk of jeopardizing your result and coming down with an infection. Also, when you don’t rub your eyes and allow them heal naturally, then be rest assured that any swelling that occurs will reduce faster.
7. For a Little While Your Eyes Will Feel Out Of Sorts
After undergoing a successful eyelid surgery, your eyes will feel a little bit “off” for a brief time period. Some effects such as dryness, swelling, redness, and sensitivity to light are commonnly experienced. However, eye drops, cold compresses, sunglasses, and pain medications will help to keep you in a comfortable state. It is not advisable to try to force your eyes to adapt more quickly, it is instead recommended that you take a break and rest them. In just a few days time, you’ll surely notice improvements in how they feel.
8. Results Could Take Up To a Year
The obtainable results after the surgery process are appreciated more once the swelling subsides. So one has to be patient. Much parts of this healing can occur after just several weeks. However, complete results may take at least between six months to one one year.
9. For Maintenance Liquid Lift Procedures May be Necessary After Surgery
Plastic surgery has “permanent” results, but then the aging process still continues with time. Also, eyelid surgery can modify tissue safely, but to maintain the results might require office treatment. For example, even after a successful eyelid surgery has been carried out, often, Botox injections will be required in sides of the eye for fine-tuning purposes.
10. Experience and Credentials Count a Lot
This is very important. If you choose to work with a non certified surgeon, you may end up putting yourself at risk. A board certified surgeon with good experience in plastic surgery especially in eyelid surgery is the perfect recommendation for you.
You should have an extensive discussion with your cosmetic surgeon so that they will fill you in on other things you need to put into consideration before undergoing eyelid surgery.
Due to overwhelming demand, we are currently not accepting new cosmetic consultations until 2021. We thank you all for the support and we will let you know when we reopen our consultations with Dr. Jung.