Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty, also known as eyelid surgery, is a procedure that can improve the appearance of the upper and/or lower eyelids. Blepharoplasty, or eyelid lift, is a cosmetic operation that restores the eyelids’ youthful appearance. It may be performed on either the upper or lower eyelids. During eyelid surgery, extra skin, muscle, and fat are removed or repositioned. In order to prevent malposition of the eyelid after surgery, this treatment may occasionally necessitate tightening of the lower eyelid.

Upper blepharoplasty – Upper eyelid surgery

Age can cause the upper eyelid skin to relax and sag, leaving you with a fatigued or irritated appearance. Excess skin hanging over the eyelid edge may block your vision, hinder you from applying makeup correctly, and make you feel uncomfortable when wearing contact lenses.

Blepharoplasty (upper eyelid surgery) is a surgical operation that involves the removal of extra skin, fat, and muscle from the upper eyelids in order to enhance your look and can give you a more youthful, alert, and cheerful appearance.

Lower blepharoplasty – Eyelid surgery on the lower eyelids

Lower eyelid lifts, like upper blepharoplasty, are cosmetic operations aimed to enhance the appearance of the eyes. They diminish the indications of age around the eyes, such as extra skin, dark circles, and puffiness through an operation removing extra skin, fat, and muscle from the lower eyelids. Eyelid lifts can also help you appear younger and healthier by enhancing your facial characteristics.

Total Eyes – Full blepharoplasty

Performing upper and/or lower blepharoplasty in tandem with a brow lift (when a saggy brow line, hooding and loose skin are problems) is an effective way to address all of your ageing eye concerns.

If you have drooping eyelids or bags under your eyes that keep your face from looking fresh and youthful, eyelid surgery may be right for you. Blepharoplasty can be performed in conjunction with a facelift or other cosmetic surgeries to enhance the end result, so be sure to talk with your surgeon about the options available.

If you have saggy eyebrows

A brow lift can surgically correct sagging skin, hooding of the upper eyelids and even lines on the forehead.

If you have droopy upper eyelids

Upper blepharoplasty addresses extra skin, loose muscle and displaced fat that can cause the upper eyelids to sag, which can interfere with your vision.

If you have under-eye hollows

A loss of fat causes a hollowing effect under the eyes, which can be minimised with a combination of fat or fillers and lower blepharoplasty.

If you have under-eye bags

The fat pads under the eyes can bulge and expand, which can cause puffiness in the area that can be reversed with lower blepharoplasty.

If you have drooping eyelids or bags under your eyes that keep your face from looking fresh and youthful, eyelid surgery may be right for you. Blepharoplasty can be performed in conjunction with a facelift or other cosmetic surgeries to enhance the end result, so be sure to talk with your surgeon about the options available.

1 – Local or general anaesthetic is administered prior to eye surgery.

The first step of Blepharoplasty is the administration of medications. In fact, medications may be administered to help you relax and feel comfortable during surgery. You may receive many forms of medication, including oral sedation, intravenous sedation, or general anaesthetic (GA). Your physician will select the optimal treatment option for you.

2 – The cosmetic surgeon makes incisions and performs eyelid surgery.

The second step is the upper lid blepharoplasty involves removing and contouring extra skin from beneath the lower eyelids. The fat can then be relocated or even removed. A lower blepharoplasty is removing excess skin and occasionally fat above the eyes to provide the appearance of younger, more refreshed eyelids, strengthening the underlying muscle, and removing excessive facial folds of loose, hanging, wrinkled, or sagging tissue.

3 – Healing the scars from eyelid surgery

Then, typically, eyelid surgery incisions are repaired with sutures. The surgeon or his nurse will remove stitches after a few days. Eyelid surgery scars are designed to blend in with the natural creases of the eyelids and are barely visible a few months following the procedure.

When carried out by a licensed and skilled plastic surgeon, blepharoplasty, commonly known as eyelid surgery, is generally regarded as a safe treatment. However, there are dangers and potential complications that should be taken into account, just like with any surgery. The following are some risks connected with blepharoplasty:

• Infection: As with any surgical procedure, there is a risk of infection at the incision site. This is typically treated with antibiotics.
• Bleeding: There is a risk of bleeding during and after the surgery, which can lead to swelling and bruising.
• Dry eyes: The surgery can cause temporary or permanent dry eyes, which can be treated with artificial tears or other medications.
• Scarring: There may be some visible scarring after the surgery, especially in the upper eyelid.
• Asymmetry: The shape and size of the eyelids may not be perfectly symmetrical after the surgery.
• Loss of vision: In rare cases, the surgery may cause partial or complete loss of vision.
• Inability to close the eyelids completely: There is a risk of eyelid malposition that can cause difficulty closing the eyelids completely.

Upper lid blepharoplasty and lower eyelid blepharoplasty carry the universal (but modest) risks of scarring, bleeding (and bruising), superficial or deep infection, and pain (temporary or permanent). However, the primary danger of cosmetic surgery is dissatisfaction with the outcome. After a professional consultation that involves a thorough examination and photo evaluation, Dr. Esmail is typically able to provide the patient with the desired outcomes.

Patients are discharged from the surgery centre on the same day and begin their rehabilitation at home with exact instructions.

Here a timeline:

1. Five Days Post-Op: You will have your first post-operative appointment during which your sutures will be removed and your incision will be checked.
2. Ten Days Post-Op: You should know that bruises might last between two or three weeks, but most swelling and bruising should be gone.
3. Three Months: Some swelling can last up to three months in the lower lids. We can evaluate the final result around this time. This is the suggested recovery period for cosmetic eye surgery. Light physical activity can be resumed after one week, but it is advisable to wait three weeks before engaging in intense exercises such as weightlifting to reduce the risk of bleeding.
4. Six Months: Although well-hidden, the incision lines may continue to be pink for up to six months. Once you have fully recovered, you can utilize a laser to lighten any extra pigmentation.

Rely on Dr. Esmail for blepharoplasty in Winnipeg.

Dr. Esmail is a Winnipeg-based surgeon who specializes solely in facial plastic surgery and has just authored a medical textbook on the subject.