Eyelid surgery, often known as blepharoplasty, is a kind of surgery that modifies the look of the upper, lower, or both eyelids. The goal is to enhance the look of the area around the eyes and eyesight that sagging eyelids have impeded. Scarsdale eyelid surgery can alter the following:
1. Draping skin that blocks or obscures your vision.
2. Loose or sagging skin that produces folds or disturbs the natural contour of your upper eyelid. This can sometimes affect your vision.
3. Droopiness of your lower eyelids – to avoid showing white below your iris.
4. Extra skin and fine wrinkles of your lower eyelid.
5. Excess fatty accumulations that appear as puffiness beneath your eyelid skin.
6. Bags under your eyes.
How aging affects your eyelids
Skin loses elasticity as it ages. Excess skin collects in the upper and lower eyelids due to a lack of flexibility and the constant pull of gravity. Wrinkles and bulges on the lower eyelid are caused by excess skin. An additional skin fold arises on the top eyelids, which can hang over the lashes and hinder vision. The fat that cushions your eyeball from the eye socket can also generate bulges on the top and lower eyelids. The thin membrane that maintains the fat in place degrades with age, enabling the fat to protrude into the lids.
Who are the most suitable candidates for eyelid surgery?
Those with excellent health and a realistic concept of what they want are the best candidates for an eye lift. Most are 35 or older; however, if you have a family history of baggy or drooping eyelids, you may choose to have the operation done sooner. Eyelid surgery may not give you your desired appearance or change your face structure. Thus, you are urged to consider your objectives and discuss them with your surgeon before deciding to get eyelid surgery.
What to anticipate after the surgery
While in the recovery room, your doctor will most likely apply ointment to your eyes to retain them moist and cover them with cold compresses. You may experience hazy vision and sensitivity to light immediately following surgery due to the ointment. Your eyes may feel dry or runny. The first night following surgery, apply cold packs to your eyes and sleep with your head elevated. Furthermore, your doctor will provide you with specific advice for self-care.
Those who get eyelid surgery frequently enjoy their outcomes for ten years or longer. A blepharoplasty is a reshaping treatment that corrects sagging eyelids and reduces puffiness. As a result, not only do you feel better, but you also appear years younger. Call Robert M. Schwarcz, MD, to schedule your meeting today to determine if you are the right candidate for eyelid surgery.
