Resolving Misconceptions about Eyelid Surgery
Eyelid surgery helps resolve the visible signs of aging around the eyes and gives the face a more rested, alert look. The treatment involves rejuvenating the area by removing excess skin, muscle and fat and repositioning the corner of the eye, lower eyelid, and lateral tarsal strip eyelid. This may include lower eyelid fat sliding procedures, extensive orbicularis release, and fat tear trough ablation. However, there are many misconceptions about this cosmetic surgical procedure which need to be dispelled. 
Only the upper eyelids are treated: The procedure restores the beauty of both the upper and lower eyelids. When it resolves fat pockets and puffy skin in lower eyelids, the treatment for the upper eyelids involves removing the loose skin.
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It is meant mainly for the elderly: Though the majority of men and women going for the treatment are over 40 years of age, it helps younger people resolve issues such as naturally formed droopy eyelids and earlyforming bags under the eyes.
Recovery is painful: Though there could be some swelling or discomfort following the treatment, this subsides within a few days. No surgery is pain free and eyelid surgery is rated as one of the least painful invasive plastic surgeries.
Closing eyes after the procedure is difficult: Such complications are rare or minimal when the procedure is performed by an experienced boardcertified plastic surgeon.
Treatment always looks overdone: This is not an issue if a skilled and experienced surgeon performs the procedure. An expert can provide optimal and most natural looking results.
Surgical scars would be visible: There will be scars, but a skilled surgeon would place them in such a way that they are out-of-sight and hidden in the natural creases of the eyelid.
Aging and stress take a toll on the appearance of the eyes, making them look droopy, tired and unexpressive. Blepharoplasty, if performed by an experienced surgeon, can help resolve these conditions and make a big difference to overall facial appearance.
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