Blepharoplasty also Known as Eyelid Surgery

One of the most common cosmetic procedures is Eyelid Surgery. It is also known as Blepharoplasty, in medical terms. This is surgical procedure performed by expert eye-surgeon. This process is performed on patients having fat, excess skin and muscle on the upper and lower eyelid. Basically, it is done to remove fat excess skin and muscle from the upper and lower eyelid. A procedure has become tremendously popular among people seeking help to reduce puffiness below the eyes. People with baggy eyes or puffy eyes looks as if they are tired or ill! In some cases, people find trouble in vision due to more baggy eyes. This surgery can decrease wrinkles formed around the eyelids. And it also helps in correcting drooping of the upper lids. Many people want to go under this surgery. But there are some points considered by expert surgeons to decide if a patient is a good candidate for an Eyelid Surgery. Below are those conditions, considerations:

•  A candidate must be in good health

• A candidate has no active diseases

• A candidate has no serious, pre-existing medical conditions that can be troublesome in performing this surgery

• A candidate may not be a good candidate for surgery if he/she smokes. Or, if he/she has recently quit smoking or if exposed to second-hand smoke! This is because it has complications, for example a person who smokes and go under such surgery can have prolonged wound healing, infection, increased scarring, skin loss and a number of other problems.

It is recommended that a candidate must meet surgeon and talk about medical or health conditions. It is important because on basis of medical and health condition any doctor or any surgeon can decide to perform surgery or not to perform surgery.

Let’s quickly understand how this procedure is performed. In this surgical eyelid procedure, an incision is made along the lash line in the lower lid, on the upper portion of the upper lid and smile creases. Then, excess fat, muscle and skin are removed. Incisions are closed by using fine sutures. Generally, the sutures are removed within one week after the procedure. The process may take less than three hours. Patients may take up to a month can to recover completely. This duration actually depends on the body-mechanism and healing power of individual(s).