Blepharoplasty - Eyelid Surgery
BLEPHAROPLASTY - EYELID SURGERY
Procedure
Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure used to remove excess skin and muscle from both the upper and lower eyelids. The fatty tissue that causes bulging can also be selectively removed or repositioned. Blepharoplasty can improve sagging skin and bulging. It can improve vision in older patients with abundant sagging of the upper eyelid. Blepharoplasty will not remove crow's feet or other wrinkles, remove dark circles, or raise the eyebrows.
Type of anesthesia:
Local anesthesia and sedation
Procedure duration:
Approximately 90 minutes
Duration of results:
Definitive
Recuperación
Alta el mismo día de la cirugía (cirugía ambulatoria)
Recuperación de 7 a 10 días
Resultado definitivo a los 3 meses aproximadamente.
Each blepharoplasty procedure is individualized according to the needs of the patient, depending on the particular needs. It can involve the upper or lower eyelid or both, or it can be performed in association with other surgical procedures, it may require a canthoplasty or canthopexy in case of flaccidity between the lower eyelid and the eye. This surgery does not stop the aging process, however, it considerably improves the eyelid region.