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Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that involves removing excess skin and fat around the eyes. As you age skin around the eyelids stretch, and fat may gather above and below your eyelids which causes saggy eyebrows, drooping eyelids and undereye bags.
How blepharoplasty procedure is done?
- During the blepharoplasty procedure ,surgeon gives local anesthesia on the eyelids and then starts working on the upper eyelids. He makes fine incisions on the natural folds of the eyelid and remove excess skin fat.
- After removing fat and excess skin he closes the incisions with fine stitches and will do the same to the lower lids too.
- This surgery takes around two hours patients expect to stay home for about 5days and limit their activities for some days after the surgery to allow eyelids to heal.
What are the Benefits of blepharoplasty?
Removes fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes
Removes fatty deposits or puffiness in the eyelids
Improves drooping eyelids
Given natural contour to the eyes gives youthful look
What are the Precautions to be taken after surgery?
Botox can be used to treat
- Do not rub your eyes atleast 2 weeks
- Avoid direct sunlight wear sunglass
- Use cold compresses to reduce swelling
- Avoid washing your face with soap and shampooing your hair for atleast 3days
- Use eye drops prescribed by the doctor
- Avoid rigorous excesses for atleast 4 weeks
- Avoid sexual activity for atleast 1-2 weeks
- Avoid hot steam /sauna
- Avoid using eye makeup for atleast 4weeks after the surgery
What are the Risk involved in blepharoplasty?
Some temporary side effects you may face after blepharoplasty
- Dry and irritated eyes
- Swelling and Bruising
- Skin discolouration
- Mild scarring
- Infection and Inflammation
- Difficulty in closing eyelids
