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Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery may provide Migraine Relief, says Study There is no doubt that cosmetic eyelid surgery or Blepharoplasty can enhance the aesthetic appearance of the eyes. Aging, work pressure and strain can make the eyes appear tired and puffy and that when men and women seek surgical intervention to restore a more youthful, alert look. Now, an article published online in ScienceDaily reports on the results of a study by plastic and reconstructive surgeons from the Louisiana State University (LSU) Health Sciences Center, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School which showed that aesthetic surgery to improve the appearance of the eyelids can provide relief from migraine too. They found that more than 90 percent of the patients on whom they performed this surgery to decompress the nerves that cause migraines got relief from the condition and also got cosmetic eyelid surgery as a bonus. Statistics show that more than 5% of men and 17% of women in the United States experience migraine headaches. Women aged 18-44 are affected the most, with about 26.1% having severe headaches or 3-month prevalence of migraine.
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All of the thirty-five patients who participated in the study had chronic nerve compression migraine headaches. The main points noted by the surgeons are as follows: • A high 90.7% success rate for the surgery performed via incisions through the upper eyelid instead of the usual endoscopic technique • In 51.3% of the patients, migraine headaches were totally eliminated, and about a fifth of these patients experienced an 80% reduction of symptoms • Almost one-third of the patients got relief from 5080% of their symptoms The appearance of the eyes has a significant impact on overall facial appearance, which could be the reason why eyelid surgery is an important component of a facial rejuvenation package. In upper Blepharoplasty, incisions are placed on the skin of the upper eyelids to remove excess skin and fat. These findings have important implications for men and women who suffer migraine headaches. Those who have treatment to decompress the nerves through incisions in the upper eyelid can expect to have the appearance of their eyes improved too.