What is Blepharoplasy

Blepharoplasty-the surgical removal of excess or droopy skin; (sometimes weakened muscle) from the eyelids. It helps improve the appearance of the upper eyelids, lower eyelids or both; and gives a rejuvenated appearance to the surrounding area of your eyes, making you look more rested and alert.

The Procedure

• Evaluate pre-op consultation
• Discussion of patient expectations
• Pre and post-op photos
• Surgery:
  • Nothing to eat 6 hours before
  • Discontinue all blood Thinners<
  • No alcohol 24 hour prior/after
  • Local Anesthesia/ 2-4 lids
  • Usually an office procedure

Recovery

• Frozen green peas “ice Pack”
• Stitches out in 7 days
• Eye makeup after stitches out
• Some bruising
• Avoid Sun exposure

Exclusions For Blepharoplasty

• Keloid (Hypertrophic scars)
• Bleeding Disorders
• Uncontrolled diabetes/hypertension
• Paralytic eyelid
• Cigarette smoking retards healing
• Markedly droopy brows
• Recent permanent eye cosmetics
• Recent BOTOX Cosmetics

Benefits To You

• Wider, brighter, more beautiful eyes
• Create a better platform for eye shadow
• Easier eyeliner application
• More visible lashes Easier contact lens insertion
• Younger look

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