Things to Know Before Getting an Eyelid lift surgery

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Facial aging is a serious fear that most people are now experiencing as the skin begins to get wrinkly and gradually loses its freshness and fats in its layers. Consequently, the amount of excess skin starts to fill the upper and lower eyelids and the cheeks. Additionally, having bulging eyes, droopy or double eyelid can have an effect on not only the shape of the eyes but also the vision. However, recent technologies in facial plastic surgeries have made it possible to treat droopy eyelids properly. This eyelid lift surgery can be performed on either the upper or the lower eyelid or on both of them depending on several factors, such as the structure and the movement of the facial muscles, the shape of the eyebrows, the eyes, and face shape as a whole.

Upper Eyelid Lift Operation

When the eyelid skin starts to bulge or sag, it forms several wrinkles which in turn hinder the vision. Some cases of droopy eyelid are witnessed only under one eye creating eye-shape inconsistency. This makes the upper eyelid lift surgery the most proper solution.

The surgeon during such operation measures the upper eyelid starting points and underlines the affected areas that need to be treated accurately to ensure optimal results. Typically, operations of this kind requires general anesthesia. The surgeon during the operation makes a small skin incision and removes or redistributes excess fat of the eyelid disposing of the droopy part then professionally stitching the wound. This usually takes 1 to 3 hours.

Lower Eyelid Lift Surgery

As people age, the lower eyelid starts to show skin sagging and wrinkles that look like a bloated bag. Under eye lift surgery helps make the eyes seem more attractive and youthful. The surgeon during the under eyelid lift operation follows the same procedures explained in the upper eyelid one.

Upper and Lower Eyelid Lift Operation

Patients sometimes need to have both upper and lower eyelid lift performed. This can be done in some particular cases with considering skin structure and changes. Great care, of course, must be taken when deciding to have such cosmetic surgeries since they require high level of accuracy and professionalism due to the sensitivity of the eye.

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