Restore a more youthful and alert look to your eyes with eyelid surgery in Linglestown
Learn how we can improve hooded or drooping eyelids with eyelid treatment
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Improve your vision and appearance
Discover why eyelid treatment is the most popular cosmetic procedure for both men and women
Aging, the environment and your health can all affect the appearance of your eyelids and skin. Droopy eyelids and wrinkles can add years to your face and may even block your vision.
Through modern techniques and advances in an eyelid rejuvenation procedure called blepharoplasty, we can help restore a more youthful, alert and healthy look to your droopy eyes.
Sometimes referred to as a “mini facelift,” blepharoplasty has become one of the most popular cosmetic procedures for both men and women because of its high level of patient satisfaction. We can perform blepharoplasty on both the upper and lower eyelids.
Your surgeon will discuss if this surgery is right for you at your consultation.
Eyelid surgery works by removing excess skin from the upper or lower eyelids, improving both your vision and appearance.
Advantages
- Blepharoplasty reduces puffiness around the eyes, removes all fine lines around the outer edges of the eye and also helps in reducing eye bags around the lower eyelid. Around the upper eyelid, it eliminates hooded skin.
- It makes your eyes look younger, which improves the overall appearance of the face making it appear healthier and refreshed.
- Eyelid surgery is effective in curing specific vision problems. It improves peripheral vision by removing any fat that blocks the eye. By altering the drooping eyelids, it expands the line of sight.
- Any scars caused by the surgery are unnoticeable since they get hidden in the eyelid creases.
- It can provide comfort to the forehead by easing tension in brow muscles to lift the eyes.
- The effects of blepharoplasty last for a lifetime.
Disadvantages
There are a few complications that may arise following eyelid surgery. However, they are all temporary and can be managed without the assistance of a doctor.
- Difficulty in closing the eye when sleeping
- The incision can feel itchy or dry
- Blurred vision
- Swelling and bruising
- Scarring
- Changes in sensation
- Drooping
- Bleeding
Eyelid surgery can very rarely result in:
- Temporary blurred or double vision
- Your eyes looking slightly uneven (asymmetrical)
- A pool of blood collecting under the skin (haematoma) – this usually disappears on its own after a few weeks
- Noticeable scarring
Patients who suffer from dry eyes normally require less tissue to be removed to avoid the exposure of more of the eye to the air, as this can ultimately cause symptoms to worsen.
During the blepharoplasty surgery, tiny incisions are made in the natural folds of the eyelid, in the crease of the upper eyelid and just beneath the lashes or behind the lower eyelid (if lower lid blepharoplasty is also required). This way, the incisions are totally unnoticeable after the healing period.
Will I be able to go out after my surgery?
You will not be able to drive for a number of days after the operation. Bruises, scarring and redness may take several weeks to fade.
How can I reduce swelling?
Prop your head up with pillows for a couple of days, when resting, to reduce swelling
How do I clean my eyes after surgery?
Gently clean your eyelids using prescribed ointment or eye drops
Do I have to wear sunglasses after surgery?
Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun and wind
What can I take to subdue the pain?
Take paracetamol or another prescribed painkiller to relieve any mild pain
What do I need to avoid doing after surgery?
You should avoid:
- Strenuous activity and swimming for a few days
- Smoking, as smoke can irritate your eyes
- Wearing contact lenses or rubbing your eyes
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The skin loses its elasticity and our muscles slacken with age. For the eyelids this results in an accumulation of loose skin which collects as folds in the upper lids and forms deepening creases in the lower lids. Click here to read on.
Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) is cosmetic surgery to remove excess skin or fat from the eyelids. The aim is to improve hooded or drooping eyelids or eye bags. Click here to read on.
Blepharoplasty is a kind of surgery performed on the eyelids. It’s done to remove excess skin from the upper eyelids and reduce bagginess from the lower eyelids. It’s also called an eye lift. Click here to read on.
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