INDICATIONS
Excessive, sagging or wrinkled upper or lower eyelid skin that interferes with vision. Loss of natural eyelid crease. Puffy pouches of fat in the upper or lower lids that create a tired or aged appearance.
INTENDED RESULTS
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A more youthful and rested appearance of the eyes. Widening of visual fields if excessive upper lid skin has partially blocked vision. More before and after photos available at office consultation...
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PROCEDURE DESCRIPTION
The operation, known as Blepharoplasty, is done on an outpatient basis under sedation and local or general anesthesia.
The incisions are made where the natural crease should be in the upper lids and below the lash line in the lower lids. Excess fat and skin are removed.
Often, Dr. Salzman will inject fat to the tear trough (hollow area under eyes) to restore youthful lid look.
If only excess fat is present in the lower lids, it may be removed through an incision inside the lower lids with no external incision or scar (transconjunctival blepharoplasty).
RECUPERATION AND HEALING
All sutures are usually removed within 4-6 days. Initial mild discomfort is easily controlled with oral medications.
Bruising and sensitivity to light last at least a week or two. Swelling progressively disappears in 1-2 weeks.
Eye makeup can be used after sutures are removed. Contact lenses can be worn when comfortable - usually within 7-10 days.
OTHER OPTIONS
Additional procedures that would enhance the result are: Forehead Lift, Face Lift, Chemical Peel or Laser Skin Resurfacing.
NOTE
The specific risks and the suitability of this procedure for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are rare.
ADDITIONAL INFO
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