No More Droopy eyes!

Droopy and tried eyes can happen due to various reasons. But you can make your eyes look youthful and beautiful again with ‘Blepharoplasty’ or Eyelid Surgery.

We all want those gorgeous eyes that are youthful and alert. But what do we do when factors that are out of our hands cause our eye to look tired with drooping and sagging eyelids. You can turn to eyelid surgery or blepharplasty to get those those youthful eyes. Celebrities like Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lawrence and more have opted for this surgery.

Cosmetic eyelid surgery, also called “Blepharoplasty,” removes the excess fat and wrinkled, drooping skin of the upper eyelids that can make you look constantly tired or sad. It also eliminates bags under the eyes and tightens the lower eyelid skin. The result is a brighter, more alert and rested appearance. There are two kinds of Blepharoplasty–upper and lower.

When upper blepharoplasty is performed an incision is placed along the crease or fold of the upper eyelid and finely sutured. Excess skin or fat is removed from this incision. Since the incision is made in the crease of the eyelid, it is not easily visible and can be camouflaged by makeup.

A lower blepharoplasty can be performed with an incision inside the eyelid or externally, just beneath the eye lashes. If suturing is required, dissolving sutures are used. Excess fatty tissue is removed from the lower eyelid giving the patient a less tired look and reducing puffiness.

You will be a good candidate for eyelid surgery if the skin hangs  from upper eyelid imparing vision, if you have fine and creepy wrinkles, a puffy upper eyelid and more.

Both the procedures can be done under local anesthetic. The procedure is painless and takes about 90 minutes for both upper and lower blepharoplasty.   

Before the surgery the patients are required to stop smoking, taking blood thinning pills and vitamins one week prior to the surgery. Prescribed medicines should be taken.

Patients can expect swelling and bruising a day after the surgery, causing some discomfort. This can take up to a week to subside. The eyes might feel tight for some. Patients are advised not to exercise, smoke or drink alcohol during the recovery period as this can slow the healing process. Sutures will be removed after five days post surgery. You will not be able to wear contact lenses for two weeks post-operation and you will need to wear good UV protective sunglasses when exposed to sunlight.

Like any surgery, eyelid surgery to has its complications. Bruising will subside two weeks after the surgery, eye irritation can be improved with eye drops, if a haematoma occurs it needs to be removed and infection can happen which will require medicines.

This procedure has the ability to reverse age around 7-9 years. The healing process is gradual. The scars may remain slightly pink for six months or more after surgery. Eventually, though, they will fade to a thin, nearly invisible white line. In contrast, the positive results of your eyelid surgery; the more alert and youthful look will last for years. For most people, these results are permanent.
– Please check with your doctor before proceeding with this procedure.
— The writer is celebrity cosmetic and plastic surgeon.