Blepharoplasty- Eyelid Surgery in Delhi, India

Eyes provide us with the ability to see and also to express our feelings. Saggy skin on our eyelids and the bags under the eyes make us look tired, aged and dull. Aging causes the skin to lose elasticity, and the constant pull of gravity makes the excessive skin to collect on the lower and upper eyelids. With eyelid surgery (also known as blepharoplasty), one can tighten the excess sagging skin around the eyes to obtain a more refreshed look.

Blepharoplasty is relatively a hassle-free surgical procedure and can be performed using local anesthesia. Various people suffer from sagging of extra eyelid tissue resulting in the blocking of vision, and requires immediate medical attention. Eyelid surgery can help to improve the quality of life of such patients.

What can be corrected with Blepharoplasty?

Tired look of the eyes.
Under eye bags.
The fatty deposits that appear as puffiness in the eyelids.
Sagging or loose skin responsible for creating drooping folds in the upper eyelids.
Impaired vision due to sagging skin of the upper eyelid.
Bagginess from lower eyelids.
Folds of the lower eyelid skin
Under-eye hollowness.

Who is eligible for Blepharoplasty?

Candidates who are in a good state of health and have realistic expectations.
Suffering from baggy and droopy eyelids.
Want to improve and enhance their appearance.
Wanting to get rid of sagging upper eyelids that get in the way of their vision.
Wanting to correct deep grooves under the eyes.
Have puffy upper and lower eyelids that make them look dull and tired.

Always discuss your goals, medical history and current medication (if you are taking any), previous surgeries with your surgeon. Physical examination, tear production test, vision examination, and photographs of your eyes are taken from different angles to observe the difference both before and after the procedure.

Procedure of Blepharoplasty

The surgery encompasses a number of different surgical techniques on the basis of evaluation of factors such as underlying facial muscles structure, skin elasticity, eyebrows symmetry, structure of the bone, skin type, and age of the candidate. These factors will help decide the amount of muscle, fat, and skin to be removed during the surgery. The surgery can be performed in upper or lower eyelids or both. It may take 1 to 2 hours depending upon the target areas.

The area to be treated is completely sterilized.
General or local anesthesia with IV sedation is administered.
Precise markings will be made to indicate the amount of excess tissues to be removed from the upper or lower eyelids.
In the upper eyelid surgery, the incision is hidden within the natural fold, and in the lower eyelid, the incision is hidden below the lower lashes. Sometimes, the incision can be placed inside the lower eyelid, and excess fat is removed. The laser can also accompany this process to tighten the skin of the lower eyelid.
Scalpels, advanced cutting devices, and surgical scissors are used to remove the excess tissue, and the fat is redistributed in the lower eyelid area to remove the bulges.
Incisions are closed with sutures or skin glue, and some sutures are self-dissolving. In most of the cases, there is virtually no detectable scar.

One can also undergo a facelift, brow lift along with eyelid surgery to achieve an overall facial rejuvenation.

Any side effects of the Surgery?

The complications and risks are rare. Usually, a little pain is involved in the surgery and swelling, or bruising can occur after surgery. Dry eyes, light sensitivity, not being able to close their eyes fully, infection, blurred vision, bleeding, pulled-down lower lid lash line are some possible complications from eyelid surgery. However, these are only temporary and if one feels severe pain or uncomfortable they must visit their plastic surgeon.

Results offered by Blepharoplasty:

The results obtained are long-lasting.
The results are life-enhancing and make a patient feel more confident with their appearance.
Provides a natural, youthful, and refreshed appearance.

Precautions before Blepharoplasty?

Avoid intake of blood-thinning medications and other supplements before the treatment as they can increase the risk of bleeding.
Always hydrate yourself and intake healthy and fibrous diet.
Stop smoking at least 5-6 weeks before the surgery.

Aftercare required after Blepharoplasty?

Always follow the instructions given by your surgeon.
Avoid intake of blood thinning medications for a few weeks after surgery.
Use a cold compress and ice cubes to reduce swelling.
Avoid consumption of alcohol and stop smoking for a few weeks after surgery.
Protect your eyes from sun damage.
Avoid scratching and rubbing your eyes.
Clean your eyelids gently with only prescribed eye-drops.
Take plenty of rest and sleep straight.
Don’t wear contact lenses for 3-4 weeks after the surgery.
Don’t apply excessive force, abrasion or motion during the healing period.

It’s always important to consult with the right surgeon before committing an eyelid surgery procedure. Dr. Shilpi Bhadani is committed to helping you to achieve the desired results.