What is blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty is an eyelid surgery that consists in resecting part of the skin of the upper eyelid excess or considered excessive, and resecting the bags of the lower eyelid that are normally out of place and are seen as bulging, as they produce those bags so unsightly lower eyelid.
For which candidates is blepharoplasty indicated?
It is generally indicated for those who present this excess of skin or bags. In most cases, the excess skin of the upper eyelid is usually associated with aging, while the bags of the lower eyelid are usually related to a hereditary reason, since there is often a history of bags in the family. There are also secondary cases due to medication or disease, but they are less common.
Where are the incisions made for blepharoplasty?
In the upper eyelid is done following the line of the natural eyelid crease so the incision is practically invisible. In the lower eyelid can be in two ways, the first one inside the eyelid or transjunctival that leaves no scar, everything goes inside, or outside following the lower edge of the eyelashes and is also virtually imperceptible.
What type of anesthesia will be used during surgery?
The surgery is always performed in the clinic and in most cases local anesthesia and sedation are used. When only the upper eyelids are performed, local anesthesia may be sufficient. And in people who are very apprehensive, very nervous or who have other complementary surgeries, general anesthesia may be used. Even so, with local anesthesia and sedation it is very feasible.
How is the recovery after surgery?
Recovery from surgery is fast, since it is a very bearable intervention, so the patient can return to his daily life in a few days. The stitches are removed between 4 and 7 days. Small bruises may appear, but they will gradually disappear after a week, and after a week the yellowish color they have can be made up and facilitate a quick recovery.
What are the risks or contraindications that may arise after surgery?
In good hands, the most frequent complication is that the bruise may be larger than desired and last a little longer than expected. In inexperienced hands, there may be complications of palpebral closure or even more serious, but it is rare and if done well nothing should happen.