PRE-OPERATIVE:
- Provide us with your medical history and lab exams
- Discontinue using Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Naprosyn, and Vitamin E for one week before and a few days after your procedure as these act as blood thinners
- It is advisable not to smoke for at least two weeks prior and one after the surgery as nicotine can impair circulation and healing
- Avoid sun exposure as not to irritate the skin
SURGERY:
The surgery is usually performed as an ambulatory procedure or in the office with local anaesthesia and sedation. The surgeon will mark out the excessive skin on the upper eyelid so the final scar will be hidden when the eye is open. The scar in the lower eyelid is very close underneath the eyelashes and extends out to a crease line.
POST SURGERY:
Ice packs are used over the eyelids in order to decrease the amount of swelling, keeping the eyelids comfortable. It is best to sleep propped up for a week following the surgery as this is when most swelling tends to occur.
SUMARY:
- Surgery length: one or two hours
- Anaesthesia: local with sedation
- Clinic or hospital internment: day clinic
- Post surgery: stitches removed after 7days
- Physical activities: walking, resume after 2 weeks, gymnastics after 4 weeks
EYELID SURGERY
(Blefaroplasty)
DESCRIPTION:
Blepharoplasty is a procedure that rejuvenates puffy, sagging or tired-looking eyes by removing excess fat, skin and muscle from the upper and lower eyelids. It may be performed for cosmetic reasons or to improve sight by lifting droopy eyelids out of the patient's field of vision. Blepharoplasty can be combined with other facial procedures such as a Face lift or Botox treatments to raise the eyebrows or reduce the appearance of wrinkles and crow's feet beside the eyes.
