Eyelid surgery helps individuals reduce bagginess under the lower eyelids and eliminate excess skin from the upper eyelids. It may be performed to enhance the facial appearance. Or, eyelid surgery may be required if sagging upper eyelids obstruct an individual’s vision.
The eyelid skin is the most sensitive skin on a person’s body. This is why your eyes are usually the first part of the body to show signs of aging and are at an increased risk for developing serious disorders or experiencing trauma. An expert Beverly Hills oculoplastic surgeon from La Peer Health Systems can teach you about eyelid surgery and help you determine which type of eyelid surgery best suits your needs.
Benefits of Eyelid Surgery
The benefits of eyelid surgery include:
- Improved Facial Appearance: Eyelid surgery often helps individuals limit the amount of excess skin on or near the eyes, resulting in an enhanced facial appearance.
- Reduced Appearance of Under-Eye Bags and Puffiness: Eyelid surgery helps individuals reduce the appearance of under-eye bags and puffiness, and as such, enables patients to appear more refreshed and rejuvenated than ever before.
- Reduced Migraine Pain: Eyelid surgery has been shown to help some patients limit the occurrence of migraines or reduce migraine pain.
- Enhanced Vision: Eyelid surgery helps individuals eliminate excess skin that droops from the upper eyelids, leading to improved vision.
An oculoplastic surgeon will help an individual weigh the pros and cons of eyelid surgery prior to treatment. The surgeon also is happy to offer eyelid surgery insights and address any patient concerns or questions.
Types of Eyelid Surgery in Los Angeles & Beverly Hills
Many eyelid surgery options are available, and these include:
- Ptosis Surgery: Ptosis surgery is used to correct a drooping upper eyelid on one or both eyes. It may be performed on adults or children and is a highly specialized procedure. During ptosis surgery, an oculoplastic surgeon will move the levator muscle forward; this muscle is responsible for lifting the eyelid. The surgeon then will reposition the eyelid to the appropriate level.
- Eyelid Malposition: A patient may undergo eyelid malposition to correct an inward- or outward-turning eyelid. Both invasive and non-invasive eyelid malposition techniques can be used to correct the eyelid.
- Eyelid Retraction Surgery: Eyelid retraction surgery is usually performed when a patient has eyelids that are either too high or too low.
- Eyelid Tumors Surgery: Basal Cell Carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma are among the eyelid tumors that may be corrected with surgery. Treating eyelid tumors depends on a variety of factors, including the cause of the tumor, its location and whether it is malignant.
- Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Lift): Blepharoplasty surgery is a cosmetic procedure performed to correct a patient’s hollowed lower eyelids or droopy upper eyelids.
Eyelid Surgery Risks
Eyelid surgery risks include:
- Bruising and swelling
- Dryness of the eyes
- Infection
- Difficulty closing the eyes
- Scarring
An oculoplastic surgeon will outline the risks associated with eyelid surgery during an initial consultation. By doing so, the surgeon can help a patient make an informed treatment decision.
Eyelid Surgery Recovery
An oculoplastic surgeon will provide details about what to expect after eyelid surgery. That way, a patient can establish a timeline for eyelid surgery recovery and prepare accordingly.
Following eyelid surgery, a patient should stay home from work and limit physical activity while the eyelids heal. A patient should have a family member or friend drive him or her home after surgery. Also, it may be beneficial to have ice cubes, an ice pack, gauze pads and eye drops available.
Eyelid surgery patients usually required stitches over both eyelids. These stitches may remain in place for up to one week.
Most eyelid surgery patients experience bruising and swelling in the initial weeks after surgery. Some patients experience dry eyes after surgery, but this issue generally disappears on its own within about two weeks of surgery. Meanwhile, the eyelids should return to normal within a few weeks of treatment.
Who Performs Functional Eyelid Surgeries?
Functional eyelid surgeries are performed by oculoplastic surgeons – not plastic surgeons. Oculoplastic surgeons understand the fine details of the eyes, eyelids and various facial regions. They also possess fellowship training and comprehensive eyelid surgery training.
Comparatively, plastic surgeons possess general surgery training and expertise. Yet plastic surgeons frequently lack the necessary skills and training to perform functional eyelid surgery. Therefore, it is paramount to employ an expert oculoplastic surgeon to ensure optimal eyelid surgery results.
Schedule Your Initial Consult With Best Eyelid Surgery in Los Angeles Today
If you’d like to learn more about the various surgical procedures offered by a cosmetic surgeon at La Peer Health Systems in Los Angeles, please contact us today to schedule your initial meeting with a surgeon. Our physicians are experts in their fields and will address any question or concern that you may have pertaining to your cosmetic or reconstructive eyelid surgery.
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