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Eyelid Surgery
The main focal point of visual contact
is the eyes. When excess skin lays on the eyelashes or over the corner
of the eye, they look tired and shady. Puffiness of the upper eyelid or
bags and puffiness of the lower eyelids is often caused by hereditary fatty
protrusions that can be easily removed to provide a more youthful and pleasing
appearance.
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After Upper and Lower
Eyelid Surgery and Brow
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If your eyelids are extremely puffy, surgery
may be justified for functional, as well as cosmetic reasons. It may be
recommended that you see an optometrist or ophthalmologist who can document
the presence or absence of visual field loss from overhanging eyelids.
If this is the case, insurance may cover a portion of your surgery.
Be sure to advise your plastic surgeon of any eye diseases or difficulties.
Some conditions may preclude eyelid surgery and must be discussed. It is
important that patients have undergone a complete eye examination within
the previous twelve months. Please request your eye doctor to forward the
report to your plastic surgeon's office.
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After Upper Eyelid Surgery
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Laser Blepharoplasty -
Eyelid Surgery
The upper and lower eyelids are frequently
done together. The upper or lower eyelid may be done alone or in conjunction
with other procedures such as a facelift. Often, the lower eyelid fat can
be removed without a visible incision. A basic technique, "trans-conjunctival
Blepharoplasty," provides the approach from inside the eyelid to remove
the fat. The wrinkles are then removed with the laser or chemical peel
or by excision of excessive skin. Using the laser to perform the surgery
decreases the amount of swelling and bruising.
Before
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After Upper and Lower
Eyelid Surgery
and Endoscopic Brow Lift
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After Surgery
Typically, patients are able to return
to their normal daily living with the aid of makeup and sunglasses. Minor
swelling, bruising and blurred vision are temporary and are minimized by
the use of the laser. Any external scars go through a period of swelling
becoming red or pink before becoming virtually imperceptible. This occurs
as the scar matures, which takes longer with thicker skin. |
