What are the side effects of blepharoplasty?
Possible risks of eyelid surgery include:
- Infection and bleeding.
- Dry, irritated eyes.
- Difficulty closing your eyes or other eyelid problems.
- Noticeable scarring.
- Injury to eye muscles.
- Skin discoloration.
- The need for a follow-up surgery.
- Temporarily blurred vision or, rarely, loss of eyesight.
What are the before and after photos of lower blepharoplasty?
These photos show a woman in her late 40s before and after lower blepharoplasty surgery. Most patients who choose to undergo lower eyelid surgery do not have extreme amounts of puffiness like the previous photo. These photos show surgical results in a woman with more moderate under eye bags.
How long does it take to heal lower blepharoplasty?
Lower Blepharoplasty Recovery Right after the procedure and for one to two weeks, you may experience swelling, bruising, soreness, and tightness in your lower eyelid. You may or may not have a bandage in your eyes because of the new techniques’ plastic surgeons use that eliminates the need for an eye bandage after you have the surgery.
When did my sister have her blepharoplasty done?
My sister had her upper and lower Blepharoplasty done four years ago. We joke that she was my tester. She didn’t mind at all. She look great! She is in her 50’s now and one can barely see she had it done, nor one can say she is the age she is now. With that said, I had a good idea of what to expect having someone so close to me done it.
What does blepharoplasty do to Your Eyes?
Blepharoplasty is a cosmetic plastic surgery procedure that removes fat and excess skin from the area around the eyelids. Patients who undergo blepharoplasty generally wind up with eyes that look younger and more alert. It can be performed on the upper lids and lower lids, at the same time or separately.
What do you need to know about lower blepharoplasty surgery?
Having sagged and puffy lower eyelids can convey the wrong emotions. It can also show inaccurate physical condition by making you look tired and fatigued even though you had enough rest. Through a lower blepharoplasty surgery, your under eyelids are not only restored in appearance but also in their functionality.
My sister had her upper and lower Blepharoplasty done four years ago. We joke that she was my tester. She didn’t mind at all. She look great! She is in her 50’s now and one can barely see she had it done, nor one can say she is the age she is now. With that said, I had a good idea of what to expect having someone so close to me done it.
When do you get your stitches out after blepharoplasty?
You’ll still be gloriously attractive. Never doubt this. 13. 2 to 7 days after your surgery, your doctor will remove your stitches. Truly a mixed bag, as on one hand, you get your stitches out, and on the other hand, they take your stitches out.
Which is better upper or lower eyelid surgery?
If you are considering upper or lower eyelid surgery (Blepharoplasty), or double eyelid surgery (AKA “Asian Blepharoplasty”), it is critical to understand the recovery process and how to look after yourself after surgery. Knowing your post op recovery timeline will help you to speed the healing process and get the best results.