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Blepharoplasty for Sagging Eyelids Do you have any symptoms of sagging skin below your eyes? Generally, eyelid skin is the thinnest skin on your face and among the first places to display early signs of aging. With aging and loss of elasticity, the delicate skin below your eyes becomes thin and droopy, causing unsightly bags below the lower eyelids and even the upper eyelids. Eyelid surgery helps improve the appearance of upper eyelids, lower eyelids or both. Also known as Blepharoplasty, this procedure removes excess skin and fat from your upper and/or lower eyelids. This aesthetic procedure involves altering the eyelids to improve sagging or drooping that are the result of aging. As per the 17th annual multi-specialty statistical data of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), a 12% overall increase was recorded in cosmetic procedures performed in the United States in 2013. The number of eyelid surgeries was 161,389, which represented an overall increase of 5.4 % from 2012. This cosmetic procedure helps with the following conditions • Loose or sagging eyelid skin
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• Excess skin, wrinkles or fat surrounding the lower eyelids • Eyelid droopiness • Under-eye bags Blepharoplasty – Ideal Candidates Generally, eyelid surgery is mainly performed on adult men and women who have healthy facial tissues and muscles. Individuals should not have any serious eye condition and should be nonsmokers. Moreover, they should have realistic expectations about the outcome. Eyelid Surgery – the Procedure Choose a surgeon who is experienced in performing blepharoplasty. The initial consultation with the plastic surgeon is very important. It is important to tell the surgeon about your medical history including current medications, previous surgeries, allergies or other conditions. The plastic surgeon will also check your vision, assess your tear production, and also ask you about your expectations and goals. Based on this information, a customized treatment plan will be developed to ensure optimal results. Eyelid surgery is performed in a way that the incision lines are well concealed within the natural structures of the eyelid region. If your issue is droopy condition of the upper eyelid, the surgeon will correct it by repositioning the fat
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through an incision in the natural crease of the upper eyelids. The muscles and tissue will be tightened and the excess skin removed. Eyelid surgery is usually performed on an outpatient basis. Candidates may experience minor complications after the surgery such as minor swelling, bruising, irritation or dry eyes. These can be easily controlled with the prescribed medications. In most cases, a person can return to normal activities within 7 – 10 days after the surgery.