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"Dr. Lucy and the Elite Clinic team physically and emotionally prepared me by walking me through each detail of the procedure and home care as they progressed. My feelings and knowledge were always a priority in this journey. Within the first week my results were amazingly positive and continue to improve. I'm incredibly happy to be a part of the Elite Clinic patient family. I can see so much better with my new field of vision. I don't need glasses for distance at this time. I also look years younger resulting in feeling much better about myself."
Zoya B.
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WHAT IS EYELID SURGERY?
Eyelid surgery also known as (blepharoplasty) is cosmetic surgery to remove excess skin or fat from the eyelids. The aim is to improve hooded or droopy eyelids or eye bags.
WHAT DOES EYELID SURGERY INVOLVE?
A blepharoplasty can be done under local anaesthetic with sedation or under general anaesthetic.
The surgeon would need to know about any medicine you may be taking to reduce your risk of blood clots, such as aspirin or warfarin.
Surgery on the upper eyelids generally involves:
making a cut (incision) along the eyelid crease in the natural skin fold of the eyelid
removing excess skin, fat or muscle
closing up the incision – the scar will be hidden in the natural fold of the eyelid
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Surgery on the lower eyelids generally involves:
making an incision either just below the lower lashes or on the inside of the eyelid
moving or removing fat from the bags under the eyes, and sometimes also a small amount of skin
supporting the muscles and tendon of the eyelid if necessary
The surgeon will normally apply thin, sticky strips called suture strips to support the eyelids after surgery. These are usually removed up to a week later.
An upper blepharoplasty may take about one hour. Surgery on the lower lid may take up to two hours. Most patients can go home the same day.
EYELID SURGERY RECOVERY
It's advisable to take about a week off work to recover from eyelid surgery.
It may be obvious for a little longer than a week that you've just had eyelid surgery.
You won't be able to drive for a number of days after the operation. Bruises, scars and redness may take several weeks to fade.
You probably need to:
prop your head up with pillows for a couple of days when restingto reduce the swelling
gently clean your eyelids using prescribed ointment or eyedrops
hold a cold pack to your eye for a few days – try a pack of frozen peas wrapped in a tea towel
wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun and wind
take paracetamol or another prescribed painkiller to relieve any mild pain
You should avoid:
strenuous activity and swimming for a few days
smoking
contact lenses and rubbing the eyes
SIDE EFFECTS TO EXPECT
It's common after eyelid surgery to temporarily have:
puffy, numb eyelids that are difficult to close at night
irritated, sensitive or watery eyes – this may last a few weeks
bruising that looks like a black eye
pink scars – these eventually fade to almost be invisible