An Introduction to Blepharoplasty
A blepharoplasty is an operation that is performed on both the upper and the lower eyelids for functional and cosmetic reasons. It is designed to remove any excess tissue, such as fat, skin and atrophied muscle, from the eye areas. A blepharoplasty can also be employed to reinforce the tendons and muscles in the eye area; this will help to make a person’s face look younger and healthier. Such a surgery on the eyelids is capable of lifting any drooping upper lids and is also utilised to reduce any puffiness that forms as ‘bags’ underneath the eyes. A blepharoplasty can be done as an operation on its own, however it is commonly performed alongside other cosmetic facial surgery.
Blepharoplasty operations are among the most commonly performed of cosmetic surgeries. An eye bag removal operation of this sort is usually undergone to make the eye area look livelier, younger and more aesthetically appealing to the patient, as it reduces the appearance of age and fatigue that many people begin to suffer from during their 30’s. It is also often employed to help people whose eyesight is affected by excess skin from the eyelids getting in the way of their peripheral vision. This excess skin could be a major problem, in some cases it stops a person from such activities as reading, writing and driving. By removing the surplus skin that is causing the problems, a blepharoplasty operation can greatly increase a person’s standard of living.
When conducting a blepharoplasty operation, the surgeon will make small incisions along the natural creases above or below the eye. These incisions allow the surgeon access to the tissues underneath the eye and so any extra tissue can be removed, or alternatively the eye area can be reinforced. Once the eyelids have been sufficiently reshaped, the incisions will be closed up with very small sutures, and bandages placed over the eyes. The whole procedure can take from one to three hours, the entirety of which the patient will be under a general anaesthetic.
A patient’s suitability for the operation is determined by taking into account a wide range of different factors. The surgeon has to look at the person’s age, health, mental stability, their reasons for wanting surgery, previous medical conditions and a long list of other variables. The most suitable candidates are those who are healthy, mentally stable and realistic in their expectations.
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