As the years go on, are your eyelids starting to sag? Are they not only making you look old, but do they also feel heavy and droopy. Don’t worry, like with the rest of the skin on our body, our eyelids lose their elasticity and begin to stretch as we age. In fact, skin around the eyes is often the first to make this transition. One effective procedure that can correct many of these conditions is blepharoplasty, a cosmetic surgical procedure of the eyelid. To know if blepharoplasty is right for you, talk to a cosmetic surgeon, and consider asking some of the following questions.
How Can Blepharoplasty Help?
Once your eyelids start to lose their elasticity, its often first felt in the upper lids, where they may feel heavy and the skin resting on your eyelids. The muscles beneath the skin can also become weaker as we age, letting fat show through and causing bags. A particular issue can be the levator muscle that lifts the upper eyelids. When it becomes weak, the eyelids droop. Blepharoplasty is a cosmetic procedure that will help alleviate several of these issues, including eyelid puffiness, fine wrinkles around the eye, baggy eyes, lower eyelid droop, and loose skin around the eye. Where Can I Get Blepharoplasty? Blepharoplasty can be performed in a number of different settings, from an office-based surgical center to an outpatient facility to a hospital. Most eyelid surgeries require either intravenous sedation or general anesthesia, and your surgeon will recommend the best option for your procedure.
Is Blepharoplasty Right for Me?
A physical examination can help determine the reasons why your eyelid is drooping. Not all eyelid issues can be corrected by blepharoplasty.In some cases, other issues can affect how your eyelid lays, such as functional problems or displacement of the brow that can be corrected by repositioning the brow without the need of surgery on the upper lid. A surgical professional can use these and other factors to determine if surgery can have a positive outlook and realistic goals. To be a good candidate for a blepharoplasty procedure, you should be an adult man or woman with healthy facial tissues and muscles, who does not smoke and does not have any life-threatening illness or medical conditions. As surgical procedures go, blepharoplasty can be a relatively low-cost option, with costs varying on where you have the surgery done and the level of experience of the surgeon.
What Is the Recovery Time?
As far as cosmetic surgeries go, it has a short recovery time, though the full effects may not show themselves for a while. After the surgery, you will experience some post-surgical bruising, inflammation, dry eyes and discomfort, much of which can be relieved with medical. However, for at least a week, day-to-day activities may be a challenge. Usually you can return to work or your daily activities within 10 days.
How Long Will Blepharoplasty Last?
After your surgery, it may take a few weeks for the results of blepharoplasty to begin to see results, and the full effects of the surgery may not show for up to a year. From then, your eyelids will continue to age naturally, giving you years of beautiful eyes to show off. However, to maintain the effects, you’ll need to avoid over exposure to the sun, which can deteriorate the effects. If you are in the Jacksonville area and want to know more about how blepharoplasty or other cosmetic surgical options can benefit you, Dr. John J. Obi can answer all of your questions. Call 904-346-0060 today to learn more.