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What is Eyelid Surgery?
Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is a precise procedure designed to correct drooping eyelids that can make you appear older or tired. By removing excess fat, muscle, and skin from the upper and sometimes lower eyelids, this surgery offers not only cosmetic benefits but also functional improvements by broadening your field of vision.
Recovery After Eyelid Surgery, Post-Surgical Care:
After your procedure is completed, lubricating ointment and cold compresses may be applied, and in some cases, your eyes may be loosely covered with gauze.
You will receive specific instructions that may include:
- How to care for your eyes
- Medications to apply or take orally to aid healing and reduce the potential for infection
- Specific concerns to look for at the surgical site or in your overall health
- When to follow up with your plastic surgeon
- Initial healing may include some swelling, bruising, irritation or dry eyes, and discomfort that can be controlled with medication, cold compresses, and ointment. Irritation at the incision sites is also possible.
Immediate Results and Long-Term Outcomes
The results of eyelid surgery will be long-lasting. Your final results will appear within several weeks, but it may take up to a year for incision lines to fully refine.
While eyelid surgery can be expected to correct certain conditions permanently, you will continue to age naturally. Life-long sun protection will help to maintain your results. Satisfaction with your new image should continue to grow as you recover from surgery. As swelling and bruising subside, the results of eyelid surgery will reveal a smooth, better-defined eyelid and surrounding region and an alert and rejuvenated appearance.
Essential Questions to Ask Your Plastic Surgeon
Be sure to ask your plastic surgeon specific questions about what you can expect during your individual recovery period:
- Where will I be taken after my surgery is complete?
- What medication will I be given or prescribed after surgery?
- Will I have dressings/bandages after surgery?
- When will they be removed?
- Are stitches removed? When?
- When can I resume normal activity and exercise?
- When do I return for follow-up care?
Are your eyelids heavy or drooping? Do you look worn out or older than you wish? Do people assume you’re in a bad mood when you’re not? If any of these descriptions fit you, you may be a candidate for eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty. This remarkable procedure can literally change your entire face and allow you to look others in the eye with confidence.
To learn more about this exciting procedure, contact our helpful staff at Baroudi Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery. We look forward to discussing your new look!
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