Eyelid Surgery Hides Your Aging Eyes

Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, improves the appearance of eyelids by removing or repositioning excess tissues. It gives a rejuvenated appearance to the skin surrounding your eyes and makes you look younger, more rested and alert.

Conditions that are treated through eyelid surgery

·         Eyelid surgery removes excess fat deposits that appear as puffiness in the upper eyelid and reshapes it.

·         Loose or saggy skin that creates folds and disturbs the natural contour of the upper eyelid, sometimes obstructing vision, can be treated by blepharoplasty.

·         Excess skin and wrinkles of lower eyelid can be removed

·         Bags that are formed under the eyes are treated through eyelid surgery

·         Lower eyelid surgery treats droopiness of the lower eyelids and shows white below the iris.

Criteria for a suitable candidate for eyelid surgery:

Eyelid surgery is usually performed on adult men and women who have healthy facial tissues and muscles and present fair chances for improvement of the upper and/or lower eyelids and surrounding area.

You should consult an experienced, reputed and skillful surgeon who will examine your condition, health and medical history and will inform you about the right procedure for you.

Good candidates for eyelid surgery are:

·         Individuals who do not have any serious condition that would obstruct healing

·         Individuals that do not have any history of severe bleeding or infection during any previous surgery

·         Individuals who do not have any serious eye condition

·         Non-smokers

·         Individuals who have realistic expectations from eyelid surgery

Medical conditions that must be disclosed to the surgeon:

·         Serious eye diseases like dry eye, detached retina or a damaged optic nerve

·         Underactive or overactive thyroid

·         Diabetes

·         Heart diseases, high blood pressure or other circulatory disorders

Results of eyelid surgery

·         Eyelid surgery gives your eyes more rested, alert and refresh appearance.

·         Healing process is slow, so you have to wait several months to see the full results.

·         Incision scars would gradually fade away and usually they become bearably noticeable.

·         Results of eyelid surgery usually long last but they may be affected by hereditary and lifestyles factors.

·         Fats that caused puffiness of eyes and bags generally do not occur again.