A Brief Note on Eyelid Surgery or Blepharoplasty

Facial surgeries are meant for the correction of various parts of faces. Facial surgeries like blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery are done to rectify the drooping eyes. Sometimes it is done to remove the excess fat that accumulates under the eyelid. The surgery is easy and rejuvenates the eyes. The operation is safe with minute post operation issues. The surgery requires an incision of skin to allow the removal of skin or fat from the area near the eye. A thin stitch is then used to bring the skin together and allows a formation of eyelid crease.

What is the reason behind such surgery?

If excessive fat accumulates in the upper eye, the appearance of the eye becomes heavy. This may hamper the beauty of the face and more importantly may block vision. Sometimes eye surgery is done in the lower eyelid to remove wrinkles such that the patient does not look aged any more. Sometimes removal of excess skin and eyes are required as well to avoid the look of sagging and drooping eyes. The shape of the eye is balanced and improved through various surgeries. The operation takes two hours. The other reason why eyelid is operated is- fat layers are added to avoid “hollowed” appearance of the eye. 

How long does it take to recover after surgery?

The operation is simple and done with local anesthesia. The recovery does not take much time. But associated with surgery is some swelling and bruises. These soon begin to disappear with some time. The stitches can remain on the skin and will take about one week to recover. If cold presses are applied within the first 48 hours then the swelling and bruises are reduced to a certain extent. Light walks after the surgery allows speedy recovery. It takes 7 to 10 days for a patient to recover. 

Post Operation Care

The first two nights after the operation, the patient must sleep in a propped up position with at least three or four pillows. The best treatment for bruises and swelling of the eyelid is the application of ice packs. If the pain persists one can take medication as prescribed by the doctor. The prescribe ointment must be applied at least twice or thrice in twenty-four hours.

The surgery in general enhances the looks of an individual. The drooping of eyes is rectified. But this operation rejuvenates the face in general and makes the individual look less fatigued. Associated with the surgery is various temporary discomfort and tightness of the eyelid but this recovers completely within a few weeks. Eyelid surgery removes the puffy bags formed below the eyelid.