Step 1 – Anesthesia
Medications are performed for your comfort during the bleharoplasty procedure. There are two choices one can select which include general anesthesia and intravenous sedation. After examin, your doctor will suggest you the best option.
Step 2 – The incision
The incision lines for blepharoplasty surgery are marked in such a way that scars will concealed within the natural structures of your eyelid region. The upper eyelid’s droopy condition can be corrected through an incision in the natural crease of upper eyelid which allowing repositioning of fat deposits, tightening of tissue and muscles, and removal of excess skin if any.
The lower eyelid can be corrected through an incision just below the lower lash line. With this incision, excess skin of the lower eyelids can be removed.Transconjunctival incision is an alternate technique in which one hidden incision is made inside the lower eyelid to correct lower eyelid conditions and redistribute or remove excess fat.
Step 3 – Closing the incisions
After Blepharoplasty, eyelid incisions typically closed with:
* Removable or absorbable sutures
* Skin adhesives
* Surgical tape
Laser chemical peel may be used by your surgeon to erase dark discoloration of the lower eyelids.
Step 4 – See the results
The results of the Blepharoplasty surgery will appear gradually as swelling and bruising subside to reveal a smooth, better-defined eyelid and surrounding region, and an alert and rejuvenated appearance.
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Saturday, February 2, 2013
Steps of Blepharoplasty Surgery
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