Blepharoplasty / eyelid surgery
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Indications of blepharoplasty

The eyes are perhaps our most important facial features. ‘They are the mirror of the soul’ and have the ability to show our feelings, and emotions, and to greatly influence overall facial expressions.

Blepharoplasty results can be extremely dramatic, restoration of a more youthful appearance of the pre-orbital area and a less fatigued look can dramatically affect ones facial aesthetic appearance, perhaps more that any other facial cosmetic procedure.

How is blepharoplasty performed

Every year, one hundred thousand men and women choose blepharoplasty to improve the way they look. Droopy eyelids can make you look older and can also impair vision in some cases.

Blepharoplasty corrects these problems and also removes puffiness and bags under the eyes that make you look worn and tired. This procedure cannot alter dark circles, fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, nor can it change sagging eyebrows.

Though blepharoplasty is often performed as a single procedure, your surgeon may also recommend a browlift, facelift, or skin resurfacing to achieve the best results.

Risks and possible complications

Blepharoplasty is a relatively safe and effective operation when compared to many more widely invasive plastic and aesthetic surgical operations.

The vast majority of patients who undergo cosmetic eyelid surgery are pleased with their results.

Suitability for this type of treatment, as with any other treatment, will be assessed by the surgeon at consultation, but is based on several factors, such as the quality and elasticity of the skin, the amount of fat requiring removal and the general condition of the patient and past medical history.