Eye Surgery
AKA: Blethroplasty
Blepharoplasty can restore a more youthful appearance and brighten a face. It is important to discuss with your surgeon your expectations of the outcome before undergoing surgery. Blepharoplasty surgery is often performed along with other facial rejuvenating procedures.
The Procedure
Once you have fully discussed your expectations of your procedure with your surgeon and the type of anesthesia being used the surgeon will mark the incision sites with a marker. Ointment is placed in your eyes to protect them during the procedure. Incisions are made and excess fat and skin are removed. Then the incisions are closed with about five sutures. When surgery is complete, cold compresses will be placed on your eyes to reduce the swelling.
Recuperation
Your eyes will feel heavy and you will be swollen and bruised. You probably will have a headache, but little pain. Your eyes may feel gritty and a bit sore. Steri-strips will be placed on your eyes to help keep the sutures in place. These may irritate the lid so try to have time to rest with your eyes closed as much as possible. Your incisions will be red and bumpy. You may remain swollen and bruised up to 14 days. You usually are permitted to wear makeup to help conceal the discoloration. Your vision may be blurry for 1-2 weeks, they may be sensitive to light and tend to get teary or dry. You may not be able to drive, read, use a computer or watch t.v. the first week depending on the severity of the surgery and post operative instructions. For 3-4 weeks you may need to avoid bending, lifting, crying, exercise and drinking alcohol. Stitches are usually removed 3-5 days after surgery. Within 6 weeks your scars should be very fine lines that blend in with the natural curvature of your eyes. Blepharoplasty has the same surgical risks as with any other surgery, but, any other complications are usually very low.
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Also Known As (AKA)
Blethroplasty