Removing The Ugly Eye bags with Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty

t is the small cosmetic surgery sometimes, which creates big impact on person's overall appearance. Sometimes it is the smallest cosmetic enhancements that make the biggest impact on a patient's happiness and self image. A common facial plastic surgery procedure is blepharoplasty, also known as eyelid surgery. It is often used to treat baggy skin under the eyes as well as improve the fold on the upper eyelid.

The upper eyelids can be one of the first areas of the face to signs of aging. Excess skin hanging over the upper eyelashes can make a person look and feel years older than they really are. Correction of this condition is a relatively simple procedure called an eyelid lift or upper eyelid blepharoplasty, that in most cases is considered cosmetic. This is a very popular procedure among the Asian community for the upper eyelid. It can create a more defined fold in the upper eyelid giving patients a more refined look. The procedure is also popular in conjunction with other facial cosmetic procedures such as a brow lift or face lift.

Droopy eyelid skin can have a severe impact on vision. So many people consider this surgery either to restore the impaired vision or rejuvenate the eye area to get a fresh and young appearance. It can correct irregularities including sagging or loose skin that creates folds on the eyelid or excess fatty deposits that appears on the upper eyelid. Nowadays, it is performed using advanced surgical techniques. The procedure is performed by making small incisions, through which excess fat can be removed. As the incisions are hidden in the crease of the upper eyelid, the scars are almost invisible.

If you are undergoing upper eyelid blepharoplasty in Chicago, it could take up to three hours and usually requires only local anesthesia. During the surgery, fatty tissue is removed and sometimes excess skin. The benefit of this procedure is the small scale of the surgery meaning faster recovery time. Most patients are able to return home in a matter of hours after the surgery is complete.

After surgery and when the anesthesia wears off, the doctor will often prescribe some type of medication for any pain or discomfort as well as antibiotics to ward off infection. The eyes will be lubricated after the surgery and the patient will receive care instructions for the duration of the recovery timeline.

The risks of complications is usually mild and common side effects of the surgery are tearing, itchy, dry eyes, burning eyes, blurred vision, double vision and light sensitivity. The lubricating drops prescribed by the doctor will help relieve these problems.

More serious complications include infection or allergic reactions to the anesthesia. By choosing a qualified and experienced plastic surgeon, the risk of any surgery can be reduced. Most complications can be minimized or prevented by a surgeon who exercises proper procedural care.

Good candidates for upper eyelid blepharoplasty surgery are healthy patients with no significant history of dry or irritated eyes, or other related eye conditions. The surgery can be performed relatively rapidly, requiring under 30 minutes in skilled hands.

Dr. Sheila Shifrin, Board-Certified Ophthalmologist, facilitates you with reconstructive and cosmetic eyelids surgery in Chicago for your enhanced eyes beauty and look.