Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
Eyelid surgery is quite a common procedure. It is a surgical treatment where excess fat or excess skin is removed from the eye region; this eliminates droopiness and provides the patient with a more youthful appearance. To learn more about this procedure at the Institute of Aesthetics, please read the information provided by our team below.
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How Can Eyelid Surgery Make the Face More Youthful?
As we age, the structure of our face changes; signs of ageing also applies to the area around the eyes. The lower eyelid can get a more swollen appearance, caused by an accumulation of fat in the area, while the upper eyelid may become droopy and baggy. Consequently, patients may desire facial rejuvenation. These are all concerns that can be addressed with cosmetic eyelid surgery.
Which Patients Are Eligible for Eyelid Surgery?
Patients who have puffiness and clear bags under the eyes, ectropion or eyelid droop with saggy skin are good candidates for the procedure. There are also patients who suffer from ptosis or experience an obstructed visual field due to the accumulation of fat and excess skin in the upper eyelid. Naturally, these patients are also excellent candidates for eyelid surgery.
What Are the Effects of Eyelid Surgery?
During eyelid surgery, cosmetic surgery can remove the excess amount of fat or loose skin from the lower lid. As a result, the lower lid will sit better on underlying structures and some of the wrinkles that were there before will have smoothed out, whilst giving patients a brow lift appearance.
The upper lid can also be treated with upper eyelid surgery (or upper blepharoplasty); this can involve the removal of fat, excess skin, or both. After this procedure is performed, the patient will experience eyes that are more “open”, instead of the tired look.
Like all surgery procedures and particularly facial surgery, there are potential risks involved. Patients wishing to undergo eyelid surgery must talk to a qualified health practitioner to discuss their medical history, pre-disposed medical conditions (such as eye diseases), and gain a second opinion about whether they are eligible for the procedure. Our surgeons provide a free no-obligation consultation to anybody thinking about undergoing cosmetic surgery.
Risks
Risks include bruising, swelling, infection. Two sides are often different before surgery. There is a scar in the crease of the upper lid. Very rare risk include sagging of lid, irritation or effect on.
Note: ALL SURGERY HAS RISKS. RESULTS VARY BETWEEN PEOPLE. EARLY INTERVENTION OF ANY ISSUES AFTER SURGERY ARE IMPORTANT.
Eyelid Surgery Procedure
How Is Eyelid Surgery Performed?
At the Institute of Aesthetics, eyelid surgery is performed by laser. The laser used for blepharoplasty is a special type of laser, which can be used to cut the skin, much like a scalpel; this happens when the laser gets more focused. The laser can also be de-focused. When this is done, surgeons can treat skin defects more effectively.
The use of a laser for cosmetic surgery does come with additional advantages where results are concerned. In addition to addressing excess fat and skin around the eyes, the laser can also vaporise some fine wrinkles and lines, providing the patient with smoother results.
Will I Need a General Anaesthetic for Laser Eyelid Surgery?
Anaesthesia is required for this procedure. Most patients will get a light general anaesthetic before the procedure; this ensures more comfort for the patient since the surgeon will work in the eye region. If you have concerns about sedation and the use of general or local anaesthetic, please contact the Institute of Aesthetics or convey your concerns to your cosmetic surgery.
Where Is Eyelid Surgery Performed?
Patients who want to get more familiar with our Day Surgery Centre can contact our friendly team for more information. We understand that it is important to be comfortable with the clinic you have chosen, so do not hesitate to get in touch if you require more information before you make your decision.
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An increasingly large number of patients now opt for Eyelid Surgery Treatment procedures. Some before and after photos shown are not exact, in that they vary in light, contrast, clothing, background, distance from camera, hairstyle and make-up. If you’re looking to remove fat from the eye, get a free no-obligation consultation at the Institute of Aesthetics.
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What Are the Benefits of Laser Eyelid Surgery?
Eyelid surgery performed by laser can reduce bleeding during the procedure since blood vessels are sealed off with the laser during the cutting process. While patients will still experience some bruising and swelling post-procedure, the degree will be less.
How Long Does It Take to Recover from Eyelid Surgery?
Like all surgical procedures, whether cosmetic procedures or plastic surgery, patients must incorporate some downtime after their eyelid surgery. If sutures are used during the procedure, they will be removed eight to ten days after you had the procedure. Patients may also experience some slight bruising during the first couple of weeks after the treatment.
What is the recovery process for Eyelid Surgery?
During the recovery period, patients are allowed to use makeup. However, if you have sutures, it is recommended to wait with makeup until those sutures are removed. It is also advised to not use contact lenses until at least a week after the procedure as this can cause irritation and dry eyes. To protect the eye region post-surgery, we recommend protecting the skin against the sun with a good sun lotion. Sunlight can cause premature damage to the eyelid skin, so results can be affected by not using the proper sun protection.
Our surgeons provide our patients with ongoing after-care and post-operative treatment (such as eye drops) and recommendations to ensure a full and safe recovery.
How Can I Make an Appointment for Eyelid Surgery at the Institute of Aesthetics?
Patients will require an initial consultation with our surgeons before they can obtain eyelid surgery at our clinic. To make this appointment, simply head over to our website contact form, send us an email or contact the Institute of Aesthetics by telephone.
For more information about eyelid surgery and the newest non-incisional double eyelid suture technique, please check out the additional information pages on our website including questions about other treatments like the tear trough filler. Alternatively, contact our clinic for more info.
Eyelid Surgery Before & After Photos
Click on the picture above to see a range of ‘before & after’ pictures of our eyelid surgery results.
