Cosmetic Surgery for Your Eyelids

A common area of the body that numerous people are uncomfortable with as they get older is the eyelid area. Many find this area gets very droopy, which is not only unsightly, but can also impair your vision as. It is also common for puffiness and bags to appear making you always look worn out and tired, even if you feel refreshed and energetic. Eyelid surgery can help to solve all of these problems, but it can do nothing to help dark circles, fine lines or wrinkles, and sagging eyebrows. If your eyelid area is a cause of concern for you, then consider what you can expect if this procedure is performed.

Can Eyelid Surgery Help You?

When you have your initial consultation with your plastic surgeon, make sure you understand if your desired results are possible with this one cosmetic procedure or if you also need a brow lift, a face lift, or skin resurfacing done to accomplish your desired results. If you have a serious medical condition, ophthalmologic issues, or circulatory problems there is a chance that this cosmetic procedure is not safe for you. Your highly qualified and experienced plastic surgeon can help you to know whether or not your particular health situation makes this surgery a viable option for you or not.

Committing to Plastic Surgery

One crucial part in making sure your eye lift is successful is deciding if you are willing to commit to all suggestions made by your doctor pertaining to your treatment. You really need to follow each and every pre-surgical and post-operational instruction that you are given for a smooth operation and recovery. Make sure that you realize that your surgery may be only partially covered by your insurance if at all. Insurance companies tend to only cover this type of surgery if it corrects or improves your vision or reconstructs an eye deformity or injury. Even in these situations you may only get partial reimbursement.

What to Expect

Eye lid surgery really consists of two parts. For the upper eyelid, the cosmetic surgeon will first mark the creases and lines of your eye. The scars will need to be in those places so that they can be as invisible as possible. Once the incision is made, all excessive loose skin and fat are removed, and then the small sutures are put in. The lower eyelid incision will be made right on the smile creases and along the lash line to keep them invisible. Again, the excess fat and loose skin will be removed and tiny sutures are used. To get rid of puffiness, the incision is made inside the lower lash line so that the fat tissue can be removed. Small sutures that will dissolve on their own are then used. After surgery you will most likely have swelling and bruising. Cold compresses, pain medication prescribed by your doctor, and head elevation at all times will help the discomfort during the healing process.