Blepharoplasty: procedures, safety, risks, etc. • hello healthy

Definition

What is blepharoplasty?

Blefaroplasty is a surgical procedure to repair or beautify the appearance of the eyelids to make them look better. As you age, your eyelids will stretch and the tissue holding your eyelids will weaken. As a result, adipose tissue will deposit excessively on the upper and lower lids causing the area around the eyebrows and upper eyelids to sag and swell.

The aging process will not only make you look older, sagging eye bags, it will also reduce the power of vision at the edge of the eye (out of sight), especially the vision at the top. blepharoplasty will relieve these visual problems and make your eyes look younger and more vibrant.

When do I need to have a blepharoplasty?

You will be recommended to undergo a blepharoplasty if you have:

• eyes are shriveled, look gloomy, or puffy
• extra skin growth blocking your peripheral vision
• the lower lid sags, exposing the whites of the eyeball below the pupil
• additional skin on the upper lid
• eye bags

Precautions & warnings

What should I know before having a blepharoplasty?

Blepharoplasty is plastic surgery. Acute or chronic complications are rare, but complications are generally possible in some cases.

The procedure is performed on the eye area and its surroundings, so the risk of complications will be higher than other plastic surgeries.

Blepharoplasty of the upper lid is usually done separately with a lower lid surgery procedure. You will likely be prepared for two operations.

It is important that you know the warnings and precautions before taking this test. If you have any questions, consult your doctor for further information and instructions.

Process

Blepharoplasty is performed under anesthesia. You will be injected with an anesthetic that numbs the eyelids.

Generally, you will be asked to fast from food and drink 6 hours before blepharoplasty. Stop alcohol consumption and sedation within 24 hours before you are sedated.

How is the blepharoplasty process?

The process for blepharoplasty will vary depending on the details of the procedure, but generally, the surgeon will:

• make an incision in the skin crease along the eyelid, to treat sagging upper eyelid
• make an incision just below the lash line or inside the lower eyelid (transconjunctival incision), to repair the lower lid
• removing excess skin, excess fat will be removed or returned to its original position
• tighten the tissue under the lid (such as muscles) with sutures, if needed
• hide the incision with folds or skin tissue
• cover the incision with stitches, medical tape, or tissue glue

Tissue glue, or a fibrin seal, can be used to hold the tissue layers together during the procedure and to reduce the incidence of postoperative bruising. Tissue glue is made from the building blocks of human blood, which are produced from donated blood plasma. The plasma will be scanned for hepatitis, syphilis, and HIV before use. Blood components are heat treated to prevent the risk of virus transmission.

Tissue glue has been used for many years as a safe and effective binder in cardiovascular surgery and general surgery.

What should I do after blepharoplasty?

You will be able to go home after being watched for a few hours in the hospital.

Avoid heavy, grunt work, including one that requires you to bend over, in the first week. You also need to add extra pillows while sleeping to support your head.

Do not dress the eye area or consume alcohol within a few weeks of the procedure, try to cover your face well.

Discuss with your surgeon for further information and instructions.

Complications

Complications?

All surgical procedures carry a risk of complications. Some of the complications of blepharoplasty are:

• complications from anesthesia are allergic reactions, and can lead to death (in rare cases)
• bleeding or infection caused by the surgical procedure
• blood clots that lead to heart complications that lead to death, such as coronary heart thrombosis, deep vein thrombosis, or stroke
• temporary or permanent numbness of the skin
• blurred vision or decreased vision
• the eyes feel dry or watery
• it is difficult to close the eyes — for example, the upper eyelid opens during sleep. This can dry out or injure the eyes
• lig lag mark, the lower eyelid is pulled down. Generally temporary
• inverted eyelids, pockets and inverted lower eyelids
• disease of the eyelids associated with an abnormal position of the upper eyelid or the skin of the eyelids having creases - this condition can coincide with drooping of the brow and forehead area
• swelling on the inside of the lower lid, irritating the surface of the eye
• sunken eyes, or they look unnatural if too much fat is removed
• inflammation, scarring, hives
• bleeding behind the eyeball
• loss of vision, blindness
• require additional surgery to treat complications

Not all complications are listed here. The risk of complications, even those that may not be listed above, may increase depending on the disease or your lifestyle.

If you have any questions related to the risk of complications, consult your doctor for a better understanding.

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