Blepharoplasty Explained
Blepharoplasty is a type of surgery that is designed to remove excess skin from around a person's eyelids. Excess skin around the eyelids can easily build due to a number of reasons such as age, stretched skin or weakened muscles. When this happens the excess skin can start to build up above or below the eyelid and on some occasions it can happen to both. As a result of this it can cause things such as droopy eyelids, sagging skin and puffy bags under the eyes.
Many people might just associate excess skin or puffiness with ageing and accept it, however drooping eyelids or bags under the eyes can actually impact a person’s vision; especially your peripheral vision and field vision. Blepharoplasty is becoming a much more common procedure and more people are choosing to have it carried out to remove the excess skin that forms around their eyes. By having blepharoplasty carried out you can not only improve your vision but it can help to make your face look more youthful as well.
When Is Blepharoplasty Carried Out?
Blepharoplasty is a surgery available on both the NHS and privately, however NHS patients will likely suffer long waiting lists and that’s why many people opt to have the surgery carried out privately. The surgery is relatively simple and it can even be carried out when having procedures such as a face lift or brow lift. Whilst the aim of the surgery is to improve vision, Blepharoplasty can also be used to improve a person’s beauty, if this is the case then you will need to have the surgery carried out privately. Some of the most common reasons for people to have Blepharoplasty carried out are:
- To help improve your beauty and facial appearance
- To address baggy or drooping upper eyelids
- To remove excess skin that is blocking a person’s peripheral vision
- To address excess skin on the lower eyelids
- To help reduce puffiness and bags under the eyes
Will I Be Offered Blepharoplasty Surgery?
Blepharoplasty on the NHS is typically only offered when it is affecting a person’s vision to a point where it is disrupting and impacting on their life. However, Blepharoplasty is also available as a private procedure for both visual reasons and for beauty purposes. Even if you opt to have Blepharoplasty carried out by a private surgeon, such as ourselves, a full consultation will be carried out to ensure it is the best option for you.
The surgeon will assess your eyes and provide advice on what is needed and whether Blepharoplasty is a suitable option for you. If Blepharoplasty is suitable, then it will be discussed with you the work being carried out, whether it’s to the upper eyelid, lower eyelid or whether any bags under the eyes need to be treated. Should you be suffering from problems with excess skin on the eyes or around the eyes, then you should consider booking an appointment with Yun Wong Eye Surgeon to discuss the options available to you.
Are There Any Side Effects To Blepharoplasty?
As with any type of procedure or surgery, you will suffer some discomfort until your eyes have fully healed. Most people will return home the same day after Blepharoplasty and recovery can happen at home. After you have Blepharoplasty carried out, you might suffer from a number of things such as:
- Blurred vision
- Light sensitivity
- Pain and discomfort
- Watery eyes
- Swelling and bruising
- Puffy and numb eyelids
- Double vision
These are just a few of the side effects after surgery, however these will begin to subside after a few hours or days. Once the surgery has been carried out you will be given aftercare instructions from your surgeon and should you have any issues with the healing, then you should contact them immediately.