Eyelid Lift

No doubt you look tired and exhausted all the time due to swollen eyes and droopy eyelids, right? Maybe you tried creams and ointments, but the results were still unsatisfactory! Let us introduce you to eyelid lift surgery, which can end your suffering permanently.

Eyelid lift surgery is known as a surgical procedure that can treat drooping eyelids, improve their appearance, and strengthen vision in some cases. The surgeon can operate on the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both together.

It has become clear that this surgery is widely popular among women worldwide because it achieves very wonderful benefits and results.

Eyelid cosmetic surgery offers both aesthetic and therapeutic benefits. During the surgery, the surgeon typically removes skin, muscles, and fat from your eyelids to give them a more lifted appearance. Here is a list of advantages you can gain from this surgery:

• Treat sagging, loose, and drooping skin that causes puffiness in the front part of your eyes.
• Restore the natural contours and ideal shape of your upper eyelid area.
• Say goodbye to puffiness and fat deposits that may affect your visual abilities.
• Treat the fat bags accumulated under your eyes and avoid showing the white of the eye beneath the iris.
• Get a chance to look younger and less tired or fatigued.
• Improve your visual capabilities and remove obstacles that hinder your vision.

Preparation for eyelid lift surgery is not always easy. First, you will need to choose a professional cosmetic surgeon with proven experience in eye cosmetic surgery. During the initial consultation, the surgeon will discuss your concerns and expected outcomes for your eyelids.

Additionally, preparation for eyelid lift surgery includes:

• Undergoing a physical examination and various eye or laboratory tests; also, your surgeon will take clinical photos of your eyelids to assist throughout the surgery.
• Bringing or preparing some items at home before surgery, such as gauze, ice packs, and eye drops.
• Stopping some medications, including aspirin and other drugs that cause bleeding.

Eyelid lift surgery is usually performed in outpatient clinics, and the surgeon often takes about two hours to lift the upper and lower eyelids. The surgeon may provide you with local or general anesthesia.

Here is a quick review of the steps your surgeon may follow during upper and lower eyelid surgery:

1. Incision Opening: The surgeon makes a surgical incision within the skin fold of the eyelid.
2. Fat and Skin Removal: Then, excess skin, fat, or muscle is removed.
3. Incision Closure: Finally, the incision is closed with surgical stitches, and special strips are placed to support the eyelids.

The results of eyelid surgery usually last at least 5-7 years and may last a lifetime. In any case, the recovery phase after eyelid lift surgery includes the following:

• Take a few days off work and try to stay home until your eyelids heal.
• You may experience dry eyes for the next two weeks. Contact your doctor if dryness lasts longer than two weeks.
• Expect to see some bruising, skin scars, and redness over the next two weeks.
• Avoid driving for two days after the surgery.
• Keep your head elevated with pillows to reduce swelling.
• Gently clean your eyelids with ointments or eye drops and apply a cold compress to your eyes.
• Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from sunlight but avoid wearing contact lenses.
• Stay away from smoking and smokers.
• Avoid swimming and strenuous physical activities.

Fortunately, the risks and side effects of eyelid lift surgery are not very common, but some people may experience issues such as:

• Infection or bleeding.
• Abnormal shape of the skin.
• Discoloration of the eyelids.
• Inability to close the eye.
• Impaired vision.
• Dry eyes.