What is Blepharoplasty Surgery?
Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure aimed at improving the appearance of the eyelids. It involves removing excess skin, fat, and muscle from the upper and/or lower eyelids to address sagging, puffiness, and wrinkles. Blepharoplasty can rejuvenate the eyes, giving a more youthful and refreshed appearance.
What are the Benefits of Blepharoplasty Surgery?
The benefits of blepharoplasty include a rejuvenated and refreshed appearance of the eyes by removing excess skin, fat, and muscle from the eyelids. This can reduce puffiness, sagging, and wrinkles, resulting in a more youthful and alert look. Additionally, blepharoplasty can improve peripheral vision obstructed by overhanging eyelid skin, enhancing both aesthetic and functional aspects of the eyes.
Eliminates excess skin and fat around the eyes
Restores a youthful and alert appearance
Enhances overall facial symmetry
Who Are the Best Candidates for Blepharoplasty?
The best candidates for blepharoplasty are individuals bothered by sagging or drooping eyelids, excess skin, puffiness, or wrinkles around the eyes. They should be in good overall health, without medical conditions that could impair healing. Ideal candidates have realistic expectations and a desire to improve the appearance of their eyelids, enhancing their overall facial aesthetics and boosting self-confidence.
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Risks and Side Effects
Understanding the potential risks and side effects is crucial for an informed decision. While Blepharoplasty is generally safe, patients may experience temporary swelling, bruising, and discomfort. We will discuss potential risks, including rare complications such as infection or changes in sensation, during your consultation to ensure you have a comprehensive understanding.
Some of the risks and side effects include temporary discomfort, tightness of lids, swelling, bruising, temporary dryness, burning, itching of eyes, excessive tearing,sensitivity to light for the first few weeks, Temporary blurred or double vision, infection, bleeding, swelling at the corners of the eyelids, formation of whiteheads, slight asymmetry in healing or scarring, difficulty in closing eyes completely (rarely permanent), pulling down of the lower lids (may require further surgery) and blindness (extremely rare).
Duration of Results
Experience the enduring impact of beautifully rejuvenated eyes. While individual results may vary, the benefits of Blepharoplasty are long-lasting. Dr. Elahi's meticulous approach aims for results that stand the test of time, enhancing your natural beauty for years to come.
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Recovery After Blepharoplasty Surgery
Navigating the recovery process with ease is essential for a positive post-surgical experience. Following Blepharoplasty, patients may experience some swelling and bruising, gradually subsiding over time. Patients can go back to reading in 2 or 3 days and can go back to work within 7 to 10 days. Patients can expect to wear contact lenses after two weeks or more and strenuous activities can resume after about 3 weeks. Dr. Elahi provides detailed post-operative care instructions, guiding you through each step of the recovery journey to ensure optimal healing and results.