subject: Blepharoplasty - General Cosmetic Surgery Info [print this page] Blepharoplasty surgery is a cosmetic treatment that helps to improve the appearance of the eyes. This treatment is most often used to reduce the appearance of droopy eyelids and eye puffiness that can make the eyes look older, tired, and worn out. Many times, blepharoplasty will be performed in conjunction with other cosmetic procedures such as a facelift or browlift.
In order to be a good candidate for eyelid surgery, you will need to be in good health. Those individuals that have certain opthalmological issues, circulatory disorders, or other serious health conditions may not be an ideal patient for the procedure. In order to determine if you are a good candidate for blepharoplasty surgery, you will first need to schedule an appointment with a cosmetic surgeon and complete a full evaluation including providing them with pertinant information regarding your health.
As there are multiple blepharoplasty procedures that can be performed, your cosmetic surgeon will work with you to determine what results you are seeking in order to decide which method of treatment will work best. The incisions that will be made to perform the surgery, and the type of sutures used to close the incision will vary depending on the method of treatment. Additionally, the length of the surgical procedure will also vary depending upon treatment, as well as whether or not you require other cosmetic surgery treatments to achieve your desired facial appearance.
Recovery from blepharoplasty surgery varies from patient to patient and can depend on a number of different factors. If you received multiple treatments at the same time, your recovery will of course take longer than if you only opted for eyelid surgery. Your cosmetic surgeon will provide an in-depth description of how to care for your eyes after treatment as well as what activities you will be permitted to perform and what you should avoid. For the most part, providing there are no complications, you can expect to return to your normal activities within a few weeks and see the full results from the surgery within a few months.
