Eyelid surgery

The problem of drooping eyelids is one of the problems that cause difficulty in vision, so the patient in such a case resorts to a blepharoplasty in order to solve the vision problem, in addition to improving the external appearance of the eye, and removing the excess flabby skin that surrounds the eye.

What are the reasons for doing an eyelid lift?

The presence of pockets under the eyes.
Sagging skin in the upper eyelids that impedes vision.
Sagging of the skin of the lower eyelids, which leads to the exposure of the lower part of the sclera (the white of the eye).
Swelling of the upper eyelids.

How is the eyelid lift operation?

The surgeon begins the operation by making an incision along the natural crease of the upper eyelid and then removes the excess skin and a little muscle and fatty tissue that is located under the skin. Ptosis), in addition, if the patient is undergoing upper and lower eyelid surgery at the same time, then the surgeon will perform the upper eyelid surgery first.

How long is the eyelid surgery?

The eyelid lift operation takes approximately two hours, with the upper and lower eyelids being surgically overlapping together.

What type of anesthesia is used in eyelid lift surgery?

Usually the surgeon performs local anesthesia and general anesthesia can be used if the patient desires it. In addition, it is preferable to use general anesthesia if the operation is on the upper and lower eyelids together due to the length of the procedure.

What are the potential risks of a blepharoplasty?

Infection.
The occurrence of dry eye syndrome.
Scarring at the site of surgery.
Formation of a hematoma in the optic nerve.

What results are expected to be obtained after the operation?

Most of the patients who underwent eyelid surgery were satisfied with the final results of the surgery, which represented a young and attractive appearance, which increased their self-confidence and got rid of the vision problems they were suffering from, and the results of the operation in most cases are permanent for life.

The recovery period of the scars disappearing at the surgical site takes 6 months and even longer. The patient also has to keep the delicate skin of the eyelids from exposure to sunlight during this period of time.