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Benefits of Blepharoplasty Surgery

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The eyes are the first thing we look at when talking with someone. And nothing gives away the of age and than droopy, tired eyes or bags under the eyes. Excess fat, wrinkles and hooded lids create a fatigued and older look. With eyelid surgery, medically known as a , our can help the appearance the eyes, improving the of the upper eyelids, lower or both. This provides patients with a more youthful, rested, and alert appearance. Our can both upper and lower at our Baker Street clinic in London. 

Upper Blepharoplasty 

involves the of stretched skin that can cause multiple wrinkles. If there is an of the lid, a muscle repair can be the same incision. 

Lower Blepharoplasty 

involves the redistributing the fat within the lower eyelid, which the of bags and . The most form of blepharoplasty will depend on where skin and excess fatty deposits are located around the eyes. As experts in facial anatomy, our will determine the best during your .

Asian Blepharoplasty Surgery

Approximately 50% of Asians are born without a visible upper eyelid crease – a fold in the area just above the eyelashes. Our offer an procedure that helps create a crease on the upper eyelid, creating an improved shape. This is also called double eyelid . It’s important to note that there is a difference between Asian and eyelids, both in size and in shape. The Caucasian lid crease is about 20% larger than an Asian eyelid crease, and also tapers closer to the eyelashes as the fold goes outward. Our surgeon’s goal with Asian eyelid is not to give a appearance to an Asian face but rather to create a crease that looks completely .

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This procedure uses sutures to create a crease in the eyelid by creating a depression in the skin and it to some of the deeper structures located within the eyelid.

In this procedure, the skin is cut, and a new skin crease is made by attaching the cut edges of the skin to the deeper of the eyelid.

The most common method for creating creases is the double sutures and twisting method, also known as DST. The DST creating a fold by together the underside of the eyelid skin and securing it in place with stitches. The doctor may also trim the web of skin that overlaps the corner of the eye. This skin is more prominent in patients of Asian descent. Our will determine the best type of surgical for your Asian eyelid surgery at the time of your .

Benefits of Eyelid Surgery


There are various reasons for having eyelid . The reasons for wanting blepharoplasty include:

Having excess upper eyelid skin can lead to , which give the appearance of and . At the extreme, hooded eyelids can even vision.

As we grow older, we often . It is usually caused by excessive stretching of the lower eyelid layers and is a problem that is easily reversed with .

Laxity of the skin and tissue under the eyes gives an aged appearance, and blepharoplasty is used to smooth the .

Eyelids with fat can often make you look tired. This fat can be extracted during the surgery, you with a more alert appearance.

Are You a Candidate for Blepharoplasty?

Eyelid surgery will leave you with a more . It’s a for both Asian individuals and patients aged 30 and older, used to repair the effects of ageing skin. As we age, our skin loses elasticity, and when combined with the effects of gravity, skin begins to accumulate in the upper eyelids, to drooping eyelids. For the lower eyelids, ageing causes the skin and muscles to loosen. Good candidates for eyelid are adult men and women with healthy facial tissue and muscles. Additionally, for this procedure should have expectations about what the can accomplish. for eyelid surgery include healthy patients who have:

– Puffiness around the eyes that makes you look older than you actually are.

– Hooded eyelids that make you look permanently fatigued, even if you are full of energy.

– Hooded that are affecting your and your ability to see.

In addition, you should:

 – Be physically healthy

– Have no severe eye conditions

– Stop smoking at least two weeks before your procedure

Some opt for a lift or brow lift in conjunction with eyelid surgery. The eyebrow lift helps to minimise the creases that occur across the forehead or those that appear high on the bridge of the nose. It also helps to reposition low or sagging . Unlike eyelid alone, the brow lift offers the patient a more youthful appearance of the eyebrows, along with a more rested of the upper face and eye area. 

There are several types of eyebrow lift procedures available, including:

Most patients within two weeks, and it may take several weeks to see the final results of an lift. The surgeon will discuss the with you and determine if you’re a for this surgery, along with eyelid surgery.

What To Expect With Blepharoplasty

The best way to determine if a (and any complementary procedures) is right for you is to have an initial . You will have the to discuss your goals and expectations regarding the with the doctor and ask any you may have. During your consultation, the surgeon will:

– Review your history and any medications you are taking

– the and any related procedures

– recommendations that are based on your needs and goals

The most suitable form of blepharoplasty will depend on where skin and excess fatty are around The Perfect Peel and Superblend eyes. Your surgeon will be able to whether this is right for you.

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Eyelid surgery procedure

The surgeon will make incisions in the of the upper eyelid. The excess skin and fat are removed, and the is closed with stitches. By performing the this way, the scars are well hidden when the eyes are open.

This surgeon makes an incision just below the lower lash line. Excess skin in the lower eyelid is using this incision, and fat will be redistributed to remove the of puffiness and bags. At times, the surgeon may also make an incision that is hidden inside the lower eyelid, known as a transconjunctival incision, to correct lower eyelid conditions or to redistribute or remove excess fat. If the doctor uses the transconjunctival approach, there will be no visible . In many individuals, the lower eyelids are lax. If you have this condition, the may recommend the lower eyelids and removing excess skin and fat. The procedure takes approximately two hours if the upper and lower eyelids are completed simultaneously. If procedures are added, such as an eyebrow lift, the will change. You will see your the day after your procedure and at specified intervals during the weeks following your surgery. This is done so that the doctor can personally monitor your recovery process and ensure you the best possible results.

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Recovery after blepharoplasty

With most eyelid procedures, patients a fast and . Immediately after the surgery, you will have an ointment and paper tape strips applied to your eyelids to reduce and discomfort. Cold compresses, icing and rest are also . We recommend that use eye drops during the first few days after surgery in order to reduce swelling. Some and around the eyes is common and to be following the procedure, and will last anywhere from 1 to 3 weeks. 

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– Keep their head while sleeping

– Use ice or cold compresses to reduce swelling – especially during the first two days following surgery

– Drink plenty of water

– Avoid exertion and get plenty of rest

– Avoid contact lenses for at least 72 hours

– Most patients will take a week or so off work following the .

Eyelid surgery FAQS

You will discuss your with your during your initial consultation, and the doctor may have you stop taking certain medications before your . Do not smoke for at least two weeks before the procedure and at least two weeks after. Be sure to drink a lot of water in the days up to your surgery. 

If you have upper eyelid surgery, the doctor will remove skin that can cause multiple wrinkles or hooding using an incision on the line. If the lid has an droopiness, a muscle repair can be made. For lower eyelid surgery, the redistributes the fat within the lower eyelid, thereby reducing the appearance of bags and puffiness. 

Asian blepharoplasty is a type of eyelid that creates a crease in the upper eyelid when the crease is absent. Approximately 50% of Asians are born without an upper eyelid crease, and these individuals opt for this to the of their eyes, creating a more shape. 

The eyelid is not painful. Most patients can manage their pain following the using medications.

There will be some and after the surgery, which is with cold or icing. The bruising and will last for approximately 1 to 2 weeks. Keeping the head elevated and getting plenty of rest will help the healing . Patients usually return to work within 1 to 2 weeks after the . 

The most common complementary procedure done with eyelid is the lift. This brow lift helps to the that occur across the forehead or those that appear high on the bridge of the nose. It also helps to low or eyebrows, giving the a more youthful appearance. You may also want to ask your surgeon about a facelift, “mini facelift,” and other facial . 

Scarring will be minimal, and the scars usually disappear when the eyes are open. on the type of you have, the incision may be hidden inside the lower eyelid. This procedure, known as a incision, is used to correct lower eyelid conditions or to redistribute or remove any excess fat. 

Resting and strenuous activities for the first several weeks following the surgery is . Most patients can resume exercise three weeks after their procedure. 

The benefits of eyelid surgery are generally permanent. Revision surgery for this procedure is very rare. Understand, however, that following your surgery, your body will continue to age and so will the results of the surgery. 

As with all cosmetic surgeries, there are some risks . These risks include bleeding, infection, swelling, scar irregularities and blood clots, but they are rare. Our operating suite is state-of-the-art, and we do everything we can to the risks associated with .

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