All About Blepharoplasty

If you are tired of looking in the mirror and seeing a reflection that just looks tired and worn out, you may be thinking about undergoing surgical procedures that will enhance your looks and replace the radiance and youthfulness that you once had years ago. If your eyes are the cause of your tired and worn out look, a blepharoplasty may be in your best interest.

What is a Blepharoplasty?

If your eyes appear to be sagging and have drooping skin, then a blepharoplasty will help to remedy your problem. This type of surgery specializes in the repair of the drooping skin around your eyelids by removing excess skin, fat and muscle that naturally collects in the area over time. As you can imagine, the collection of this excess skin, muscle and fat leads to eyes that look tired, worn out and old. Why does this happen? As you grow older, your eyelids start to stretch. This is a result of gravity, and happens to the rest of your body, as well. As the skin around the eyelids stretches, it becomes weak and can no longer support the muscle and fat that have collected in the area. The result of this is the look of bulging skin that gathers above and below the eyelids, which leaves you looking tired, run down and old. Not only can this sagging skin have a negative impact on the way you look, but it can also be detrimental to your vision. That sagging skin can block the sides of your eyes, causing you to lose your peripheral vision.

How is Blepharoplasty Done?

This surgery is usually performed on an outpatient basis. That is, you will receive the surgery and leave for home right after. There is usually no need to expect to have to stay in the hospital, unless, of course, complications do occur. During the surgery, the surgeon will cut a slit along the fold of your upper eyelid. Through this incision, the surgeon will remove the excess skin, fat and muscle that are causing your eyelid to sag. Once the top lid is repaired, he will then work on the lower lid. Again, an incision will be made in the lower lid. This incision will be made just below the lashes of your lower lids natural crease. And, once again, the buildup of extra skin, fat and muscle is removed through this incision. Once the excess muscle, fat and skin is removed from each lid, the incision is closed with stitches and all but a tiny, nearly invisible scar remains. The entire process takes about two hours to complete. Once your surgery is completed, you will be transported to a recovery area in the hospital, where you will stay until you regain consciousness from the anesthesia and until you are assessed to determine the state of your health and well being.

What is the Healing Process Like?

In order to help your eyes heal, an ointment will be applied to your lids. This ointment helps to keep the incisions lubricated so that they do not dry out or become infected. While the ointment itself does not hurt, it can cause blurred vision. Additionally, you may experience a profound amount of tearing in your eyes, as well as double vision and light sensitivity. Some pain should be expected, though it should not be severe. Also, you can expect to experience swelling and bruising. Also, your scars will be red and noticeable, at first. However, as time goes on, the negative impacts of the surgery will become less and less and you will start to regain the youthful appeal of your eyes.

In order to ensure optimal healing, the following is recommended after this surgery:

* No heavy lifting

* No straining

* No swimming

* No strenuous activities of any kind, such as exercising

* Keep your eyes protected by wearing sunglasses when you are exposed to the sun and the wind

* Elevate your head while you sleep, so as to keep swelling at a minimum

* Keep the area clean and lubricated.

Make sure to follow all of your doctor’s orders for the care and maintenance of your eyes after the surgery. Not doing so can result in damage, injury and may prolong the healing process.

The Benefits of Blepharoplasty

The benefits of this type of eye surgery are obvious. It will help to reduce the excess skin that has been bulging and sagging around your eyes. This will not only help to improve your look, but it will also help to improve your vision, if your vision was impacted by this excessive skin.

If you have been suffering from extra skin around your eyes, blepharoplasty may be the right option for you.

About the Author: Jack Jenson is a surgeon who specializes in blepharoplasty Tampa.

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