Drooping eyes make a person look tired, sad, or stressed. Sometimes, sagging skin under the eyes can age a person’s face and give off the wrong impression. Blepharoplasty, also known as an eyelid lift or eyelid surgery, is a safe and popular facial plastic surgery procedure that can improve a person's looks. For those who are planning to undergo this procedure, here are some things worth considering:
The overall health condition of the patient
Before going through the procedure, a patient must have no history of heart diseases or blood clotting problems. A person must also get pulmonary clearance before the operation. While the surgery can be performed in under an hour, this is to prevent complications from arising during the whole procedure.
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Clearance from an ophthalmologist
The preorbital area surrounding the eyes requires a thorough examination by the surgeon before undergoing the procedure. Before moving forward with the surgery, it is especially necessary for patients who have eye conditions to get clearance from their doctors to ensure that both their eyes are in good shape and won't be affected by the procedure. Getting blepharoplasty can solve common vision problems such as loss of peripheral vision.
Post-operative care
Expert facial plastic surgeons are trained to make incisions in places that won't cause scarring. The process is painless and will only cause minimal bruising. However, taking a week or two to heal is required to facilitate faster recovery. During this period strenuous activities and excessive sun exposure should be prevented.
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Those who have undergone blepharoplasty have seen good results that improved not only their looks but also their self-confidence.
Based in Raleigh, NC, Dr. Adam Stein has been performing surgery for over 26 years, more than 20 of which he has dedicated to the art of facial plastic surgery. Read more about facial plastic surgery on this blog.
