Muscle weakening can cause droopiness in the upper eyelids and bags under the eyes. These results are unattractive and can negatively impact your self-image. Eliminating excess skin from your eyelids could be the secret to rejuvenating your appearance and removing signs of aging. Seeking effective treatments from specialized physicians could be the only way to restore your self-esteem. For example, Scarsdale facial plastic surgery procedures like blepharoplasty target sagginess around the eye, to restore peripheral vision.
Reasons your doctor may recommend blepharoplasty
Excess skin around your eyes predisposes you to a multitude of visual complications. For example, you may develop bags under your eye or droopiness in your upper eyelids that cause you to appear tired. Moreover, there is a significant association between blocked peripheral vision and excess skin on the upper and lower eyelids. Fortunately, blepharoplasty is an appropriate treatment to fix these concerns. However, it would help if you got an accurate diagnosis from a specialized physician before undergoing the treatment.
Your doctor may also combine blepharoplasty with another procedure like a brow lift, facelift, or skin resurfacing to achieve enhanced clinical out ones. However, blepharoplasty requires patient-centeredness. The treatment approach your doctor decides to take will depend on the severity of your condition and your desired outcomes.
The risks associated with blepharoplasty
Although blepharoplasty can repair your visual concerns, you need skilled interventions to reduce your risk of complications. Your doctor will implement specific techniques to ensure surgical safety. For example, an initial consultation is necessary for your doctor to review your medical history and determine any allergies to anesthesia. This strategy will ensure the use of alternative numbing techniques to prevent the occurrence of adverse reactions that might interfere with surgical outcomes.
If your doctor does not take the necessary precautions, you are also at risk of infection and over bleeding. Other risks of blepharoplasty include damage to eye muscles, dry eyes, irritation, and noticeable scarring.
What you can expect before, during, and after the procedure
Blepharoplasty is an outpatient procedure. Your doctor will administer numbing medication to ensure your comfort during surgery. Removing excess skin from the upper eyelid involves an incision along the fold to access and remove skin, muscle, and fat. Blepharoplasty of the lower eyelid involves a cut below the lashes to remove and redistribute excess fat, muscle, and saggy skin. The treatment for droopiness requires a combined approach involving blepharoplasty and ptosis, a procedure to lift the eyelid.
Patient monitoring is critical after blepharoplasty to detect complications and thus guarantee appropriate management. The following are some temporary side effects of blepharoplasty:
- Watery eyes
- Double or blurry vision
- Puffy eyelids
- Discomfort
- Swelling and bruising
Your doctor will prescribe drops or ointments to relieve any side effects you might be experiencing. You may also need to apply ice packs on your eyes for at least ten minutes four to five times daily for three days to reduce swelling. Your doctor will recommend wearing sunglasses every time you go out to protect your eyelids from sunlight and the wind. Request an appointment with Robert M. Schwarcz, MD, to determine your candidacy for blepharoplasty to fix your eyelid problems and restore your vision.
