| Blepharoplasty can reduce droopy or
hooded eyelids, restore the contour to the
lids and eliminate the protruding fat bags
under the eyes. In some cases, eyelid
surgery may also correct severe hooding of
the upper eyelids called ptosis, which can
obstruct peripheral vision and reduce the
range of upward vision. The overall
result of eyelid rejuvenation is a subtle
but remarkable change that produces a more
youthful and less tired appearance.
See also Asian Eyelid Surgery
The
Best Candidates for Eyelid Surgery
The best candidates for eyelid surgery
are men and women who are physically
healthy, psychologically stable, and
realistic 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.
Blepharoplasty can enhance your appearance
and your self-confidence.
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request your FREE
consultation online now!
All
Surgery Carries Some Uncertainty and Risk
Complications are infrequent and usually
minor. You can reduce your risks by
closely following your surgeon's
instructions both before and after surgery
.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 which is why it is
important to let Dr. Watkins know about any
known complications and to bring ant
necessary health records with you to your
initial consultation.
Planning Your 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. Don't
hesitate to ask Dr. Watkins any questions
you may have, especially those regarding
your expectations and concerns about the
results. Our number one priority is your
safety and satisfaction.
Preparing for Your Surgery
Be sure to arrange for someone to
drive you home after your surgery.
Where Your Surgery Will Be Performed
Blepharoplasty will be performed in our
surgeon's office-based outpatient surgical
facility with all the state-of-the-art
equipment necessary for your procedure.
Eyelid surgery is usually performed under
local anesthesia which numbs the area around
your eyes along with oral or intravenous
sedatives. You'll be awake during the
surgery, but relaxed and insensitive to
pain.
The
Surgery
Blepharoplasty usually takes one to three
hours, depending on the extent of the
surgery. In a typical procedure, Dr.
Watkins makes incisions following the
natural lines of your eyelids; in the
creases of your upper lids, and just below
the lashes in the lower lids. The
incisions are then closed with very fine
sutures.
After Your Surgery
Dr. Watkins will instruct you to keep
your head elevated for several days, and to
use cold compresses to reduce swelling and
bruising. You may clean your eyes with
eyedrops, since your eyelids may feel dry at
first. Dr. Watkins will follow your progress
very closely for the first week or two. The
stitches will be removed two days to a week
after surgery.
Getting Back to Normal
You should be able to read or watch
television after two or three days.
However, you won't be able to wear contact
lenses for about two weeks, and even then
they may feel uncomfortable for a while.
Most people feel ready to go back to
work in a week to 10 days. You'll be
able to wear makeup at this point in your
recovery. You may also be told to
avoid alcohol, since it causes fluid
retention.
Your
New Look
The results of your eyelid surgery
will leave you feeling more alert and you
will have a more youthful look that will
last for years. For many people, these
results are permanent.
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request your FREE
consultation online now!
Asian Blepharoplasty (Double Eyelid
Surgery)
Although about half of the Asian population
does have a fold in the area above the
eyelashes, the other 50% of the population
does not. For those without a fold, a
blepharoplasty procedure can create a
natural-looking crease. Known as
"Asian double eyelid surgery" this procedure
aims to surgically create creases in the
eyelids of Asian patients. Generally,
the lid starts at the crease very close to
the eyelashes. As the crease becomes
further away from the nose, it gets larger
until it reaches the midpoint of the pupil.
In effect, the fold runs parallel to the
eyelash origin.
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Asian vs. Caucasian Eyelids
The difference between Asian and
Caucasian eyelids is in the position of the
eyelid fold. Asians who do have a
crease above their eye have very different
looking eyelids than Caucasians. The
Asian eyelid typically starts at the crease
very close to the eyelashes. As the
crease gets further away from the nose, it
gets larger and larger until the midpoint of
the pupil, at which point the fold runs
parallel to the eyelash origin. A
Caucasian lid crease is slightly different
in both shape and size. It typically
tapers closer to the eyelashes as the fold
goes out laterally so that it is more of an
upside-down "u" shape, rather than a
parallel shape to the eyelash lid. The
Caucasian lid crease is also about 20%
larger than an Asian eyelid crease.
When considering the techniques that will be
used to place a crease, it is important for
both the patient and the surgeon to
understand that the goal of double eyelid
surgery is not to westernize an Asian face,
but to create a crease that looks natural.
Plastic surgery is that such surgeons are
trained to evaluate and treat not only your
eyelids but your face in its entirety,
whether it is the eyebrows or the midface.
Dr .Watkins specializes in making sure that
he incorporates your entire look, giving you
the highest level of aesthetic appeal.
For more information Call (808) 247-3737 today
or request your FREE
consultation online now!
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