Your Tired Look Can Be Gotten Rid Of With Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery



Posted: Thursday, November 05, 2009

by Dave Stringham
LookingYourBest.com

Cosmetic eyelid surgery can correct saggingg upper lids and puffy bags under your eyes - things that cause you to look older and more tired than you feel, and may even interfere with your ability to see. However, it won't take away wrinkles or crow's feet, eliminate dark circles under your eyes, or lift sagging eyebrows.

Blepharoplasty can enhance your appearance and your self-confidence, but it won't necessarily change your looks to match your ideal, or cause other people to treat you differently. Before you make the decision to have this procedure done, think carefully about what you expect and talk about it with your surgeon. The best candidate for blepharoplasty is anyone who is physically healthy, psychologically stable, and logical in their expectations. Most are 35 or older, but if droopy, baggy eyelids run in your family, you may decide to have eyelid surgery at a younger age. A few medical conditions make blepharoplasty more risky. They include thyroid problems such as hypothyroidism and Graves' disease, dry eye or lack of sufficient tears, high blood pressure or other circulatory disorders, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. A detached retina or glaucoma is another reason to be careful; check with your ophthalmologist before you have surgery.

When eyelid surgery is performed by a qualified plastic surgeon, complications are infrequent and usually minor. Nevertheless, there is always a possibility of complications, including infection or a reaction to the anesthesia. You can reduce your risks by closely following your surgeon's instructions both before and after surgery. The minor complications that occasionally follow blepharoplasty include double or blurred vision for a few days; temporary swelling at the corner of the eyelids; and a slight asymmetry in healing or scarring. Tiny whiteheads may appear after your stitches are taken out; your surgeon can remove them easily with a very fine needle. Following surgery, some patients may have difficulty closing their eyes when they sleep; in rare cases this condition may be permanent. Another very rare complication is ectropion, a pulling down of the lower lids. In this case, further surgery may be required.

The initial consultation with your surgeon is very important. The surgeon will need your complete medical history, so check your own records ahead of time and be ready to provide this information. Be sure to inform your surgeon if you have any allergies; if you are taking any medications, vitamins (over-the-counter or prescription), or other drugs; and if you smoke. In this consultation, your plastic surgeon or a nurse will test your vision to assess your tear production. You should also provide any relevant information from your ophthalmologist or the record of your most recent eye exam. If you wear glasses or contact lenses, be sure to bring them along. You and your surgeon should carefully discuss your goals and expectations for this surgery. You'll need to discuss whether to do all four eyelids or just the upper or lower ones, whether skin as well as fat will be removed, and whether any additional procedures are appropriate. Your surgeon will explain the techniques and anesthesia he or she will use, the type of facility where the surgery will be performed, and the risks and costs involved.

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Dave Stringham, the President of LookingYourBest.com writes about plastic surgery in Beverly Hills, California and cosmetic surgery procedures including beverly hills eyelid surgery, Breast Augmentation, facelift, liposuction, and Rhinoplasty.
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