Albany Eyelid Surgery
Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) Overview
The old expression couldn't be more true. The eyes do have it. And if you've noticed that your eyes are droopy and saggy, that you have a lot of excess skin underneath them or that your upper lids look heavy and you always have a tired or mean look, you could be a perfect candidate for eyelid surgery at The Plastic Surgery Group in Albany, New York. The plastic surgeons at The Plastic Surgery Group have helped scores of men and women look and feel younger and less tired and aged through eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty). If you are interested in blepharoplasty, request a complimentary cosmetic consultation, or if you have questions about eyelid surgery send us an email using our discreet online form.
Sometimes as we age, our eyes seem to look older than the rest of our face. They have wrinkles or bags under them. Or, our brows droop excessively and make our faces look years older than we are. It's a fact of life that aging around the eyes is inevitable. But through the cosmetic surgery techniques of eyelid surgery, these effects of aging can be greatly reduced, or virtually eliminated.
You've probably thought about having eyelid surgery for a while. You may have friends who have had it. Or you've read about it or researched it on the internet. Well, now's the time to take the first step and make an eyelid surgery consultation with one of the plastic surgeons at The Plastic Surgery Group in Albany, New York. Call The Plastic Surgery Group today at 518-438-0505 and make your private consultation.
The Procedure
Eyelid surgery is a relatively straightforward type of procedure. Your plastic surgeon from The Plastic Surgery Group in Albany, New York will make a series of small incisions that will follow the shape of your lids around your eye. Within these, your plastic surgeon will lift the skin and eliminate fat deposits under it and tighten the muscle and skin to form the new, tighter contour of your eyelids.
In some cases, your plastic surgeon may perform what is known as transconjunctival eyelid surgery. This is often done in conjunction with laser resurfacing of the lower eyelids. This procedure does not involve the removal of any skin under your eye. Instead, the plastic surgeon makes small incisions on the inner part of your lower eyelid and removes the fat that has accumulated there. Because the incisions are made on the inside of your lower lid, there will be no visible scars after transconjunctival eyelid surgery.
In most cases, eyelid surgery takes a couple of hours and is usually as an outpatient procedure with local anesthesia and calming relaxants. You may feel a little pressure during the procedure, but for the most part, you will be quite relaxed and comfortable.
Recovering
After your eyelid surgery, you may have a dressing over your eyes and some type of soothing ointment. You may experience some discomfort but that is usually not long lasting and can be controlled by a prescription your plastic surgeon can write.
There are some things your plastic surgeon at The Plastic Surgery Group in Albany, New York may tell you to do. These may include:
- Propping a pillow behind your head to support it upright to help reduce any swelling
- Using eye drops to soothe and moisten your eyelids
- Protecting your eyes from bright light and direct sun
- Placing cool washcloths on your eyes
After a few days or a week following your eyelid surgery your stitches will be taken out. You also will begin to notice an improvement in the way your eyes look. The benefits of having eyelid surgery will become more and more obvious to you over the next weeks and months. Keep in mind that everybody heals at a different rate. You'll visit your Albany plastic surgeon at The Plastic Surgery Group several times during your recuperation. Be sure to follow the directions he or she gives you closely to ensure optimum healing.
Potential Risks and Complications
There are very few risks associated with eyelid surgery and any complications are usually very minor. You may have some slight vision blurriness for a couple days following your surgery. This will correct itself. You may also feel some tightness when you close your eyes, but this will usually also go away in a short time. And there may be some puffiness at the corners of your eyes from the surgery, which will lessen as you continue to recuperate.
Your plastic surgeon at The Plastic Surgery Group, serving Schenectady, Saratoga and Albany, will discuss explain these possible conditions with you when you have your eyelid surgery consultation and during your follow-up visits after your eyelid surgery.
Common Questions About Eyelid Surgery
Will insurance cover the cost of my eyelid surgery?
Most of the time, eyelid surgery is considered elective cosmetic surgery and is therefore not covered by most health plans. However, there are cases when eyelid surgery may be paid for by your insurance if it is considered a benefit to your vision. Discuss this with your plastic surgeon at The Plastic Surgery Group in Albany, New York and with your health care provider.
Is there eyelid surgery for just puffiness under the eyes?
Yes. This is called transconjunctival eyelid surgery. This procedure does not involve the removal of any skin below the eye. Instead, the plastic surgeon at The Plastic Surgery Group in Albany, New York makes small incisions on the inner part of your lower eyelid and removes the fat that has accumulated there. Because the incisions are made on the inside of your lower lid, there will be no visible scars after this surgery.
Will I be able to wear contact lens after my eyelid surgery?
After your eyelid surgery, you won't b able to wear contact lens for a couple of weeks and maybe longer, and when you can wear them, they may not feel as comfortable to you until your eyelids complete the healing process.
Are there visible scars with eyelid surgery?
In most cases, the scars from eyelid surgery are so carefully placed that they virtually are non-detectable. They will also fade as time goes by and you will hardly notice them. What you will notice is your newly refreshed, brighter and younger looking eyes.
To find out more about eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) in Albany, New York, contact The Plastic Surgery Group at 518-438-0505 or send us an email today. Fill our our online form for a complimentary cosmetic consultation.
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