Eyelid lift surgery, also called blepharoplasty, is done to repair sagging or drooping upper eyelids.

Sagging eyelids are a result of:

• Increasing age
• Excessive stress
• Excessive drinking might also be a reason for sagging eyelid

The procedure

• An eyelid lift is usually done while you are awake.

• A local anesthesia is done to make the process painless.

• The surgeon will make tiny cuts into the natural creases or folds of the eyelids, and then remove any loose skin and extra fat tissue.

• After tightening the eyelid muscles, the surgeon places stitches in the area.

Why the Procedure is Performed

• An eyelid lift is needed for those who have excessive eyelid drooping that interferes with vision.

• Some people have an eyelid lift to improve their appearance. This is called cosmetic or elective surgery. The eyelid lift may be done alone or with other facial surgery such as a browlift or facelift.

What it will not do?

• Eyelid surgery will not remove wrinkles around the eyes, lift sagging eyebrows, or eliminate dark circles under the eyes.

Risks of eyelid lift

• Double or blurred vision
• Temporary swelling of the eyelids
• Uneven healing or scarring
• Tiny whiteheads after stitches are removed
• Difficulty closing the eyes while sleeping (rarely permanent)
• Slow healing

Medical conditions that make blepharoplasty more risky are:

• Thyroid problems such as hypothyroidism and Graves’ disease
• Dry eye or lack of sufficient tears
• High blood pressure or other circulatory disorders
• Heart disease or disorders of the blood vessels
• Diabetes

Before going in for the Eyelid surgery, external applications can be tried to replenish the nutrients in the skin surrounding the eye & in eye lid. Some good option would be Eyevive & Eyelastin. In addition to these, you can also consult your dermatologist for some other options.

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