Cosmetic And Plastic Surgery

Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, is a surgical procedure that removes excess folds of skin in the upper lids and pouches under the eyes (lower lids). Whether to improve your appearance, your vision, or both, reconstructive surgery usually produces a very pleasing effect and gives you a more rested, youthful look. Sometimes, blepharoplasty is accompanied by a procedure […]

As with any surgical procedure, there are certain factors that make you a suitable candidate: good health good muscle tone under your eyes (if considering lower-lid surgery) healthy skin with no serious sun damage an understanding that the procedure will not eliminate further signs of aging an understanding that the procedure cannot correct crow’s feet,

Choosing a cosmetic surgeon is all about finding the right surgeon for the procedure. Having any kind of surgery is serious, including cosmetic surgery. You may feel a little overwhelmed at the amount of information available as you begin to research your options. A good place to start is with a physician who specializes full time in

Your surgeon probably will suggest an initial consultation. He or she will discuss your condition, expectations, and probable results. Your surgeon may require you to have your vision and tear production assessed by an eye doctor. You’ll need to discuss whether to do all four eyelids or just the upper or lower ones, skin as

Blepharoplasty may be performed in a surgeon’s office-based facility, an outpatient surgery center, or a hospital. It’s usually done on an outpatient basis; rarely does it require an inpatient stay. Your surgeon will give you specific instructions on how to prepare for surgery, including guidelines on eating and drinking, smoking, and taking or avoiding certain

Blepharoplasty usually is performed in an outpatient facility under local anesthesia in a matter of one or two hours. If local anesthesia is used, you will be well sedated but partially awake during the surgery. You may be able to tell that the surgeon is working on your eyes, but you will not feel any

If eyebrows have dropped significantly, an upper-lid blepharoplasty may not be enough to remove all the loose skin. A brow lift can be done separately, or together with the blepharoplasty. During the procedure: The skin of the forehead is peeled forward from an incision made across the top of the head from one ear to

As with any surgical procedure, there are possible risks and complications. For eyelid surgery, the following are possible: Bleeding Infection Blood clots Visible scars Tightness in lids Drooping lower lids Dryness Partial vision loss in one eye (extremely rare) Blindness (extremely rare) Usually, these conditions improve within weeks. Occasionally, however, these conditions are permanent, or

You will find that your recovery process is fairly quick both immediately following surgery and in the weeks that follow. You will stay in the recovery room for one or two hours and released once you are no longer groggy from the anesthesia and danger of abnormal bleeding, nausea, or swelling has passed. Ice compresses

To ensure that your eyes are healing properly, your surgeon will probably require a few office visits. Sutures will be removed three to five days after surgery. Adhesive tape may be used to reinforce your incisions after sutures are removed. Nice to Know: Spotting Eyelid Skin Cancer Because the eyelid protects the eye, cancer of

Implants of several materials can be injected into the face to fill in wrinkles. Collagen. Collagen is the protein that makes up the white fibers of skin, tendon, bone, cartilage, and other connective tissue. Injections of bovine collagen (that is, collagen from cows) are used to fill in wrinkles around the eyes and mouth. Collagen

In recent years, several new surgical technologies have been adapted for use with cosmetic surgery. These technological advances promise cosmetic procedures for the future that will be safer, less painful, and more effective. Lasers. Lasers (intense beams of light) are currently being used very effectively for facial resurfacing and eyelid surgery. Laser incisions are sterile, and they cauterize