Eyelid surgery helps a person to look younger as it gives a relaxed and rested appearance to their face.
Eyelid surgery is a cosmetic surgery and it done by people to enhance their appearance. Our skin loses its elasticity as it grows old. This subjects our skin to constant pull. As a result of this excessive skin gets collected in our lower and upper eyelids. This excessive collection of skin on the eyelids causes wrinkles on lower eyelids and at the same time it may cause upper eyelid to have an extra fold of skin which hangs over eyelashes and obstructs our vision. Eyelid surgery helps in removal of bulges caused by the accumulation of fats in our eyelids.
Eyelid operation is generally performed on patients having healthy facial tissues and muscle. As most of the condition required to undergo an eyelid surgery is associated with old age, so mostly the patients are above the age of 30 years. People who are having difficulty in seeing because of drooping eyelid also choose to have this surgery.
An eyelift is a minor surgery. Incisions are made along the natural lines of the eyelids, it is through these lines the skin from underlying tissue are separated and excess fat and muscle is removed. These incisions are then closed with sutures which remain for about a week.
Transcutaneous is another technique used for eyelid surgery. In this process incision is made along the eyelash margin and through which excess skin, muscle and fat are removed.
No surgery is fully predictable. Even the best eye surgeons will have patients who suffer from unforeseen complications. Some complications that arise due to eyelid surgery are suture cysts, excess skin removal and even damaged eye sight. Also there are some side effects associated like blurred or double vision for few days after the surgery. The best precaution that can be taken to prevent these complications is choosing a good eye surgeon.
Eyelid surgery can only enhance ones appearance but it will in no way cause people to treat you any differently than they used to. So it is important to carefully measure your decision before finally undergoing this surgery.