Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, is a surgical procedure that aims to repair sagging skin around the eyes, which includes eliminating excess skin.
Undergoing this procedure enhances the appearance of the eyelids and can give the patient a more youthful look. Aside from having a rejuvenated appearance by eliminating bags under the eyes, lines, and wrinkles on the lower eyelids and treating saggy skin around the eyes, another benefit of blepharoplasty is improved vision. The loose or excess skin around the eyes can reduce a person's field of vision. Through the procedure, peripheral vision, as well as the upper and outer parts of vision, can be enhanced.
Patients should make sure to consult a plastic surgeon and an ophthalmologist before undergoing the procedure. Eyelid surgery is usually less than two hours. After the procedure, patients may temporarily feel pain, experience redness around the eyes, and have puffy eyelids. Patients will be advised to refrain from rubbing the eyes, avoid swimming and other strenuous activities, and limit sun exposure.
A graduate of Harvard Medical School Dermatology Residency program, Dr. Kenneth M. Reed is the founder of DermASAP. His 25 years of experience and expertise in the field led him to be the co-founder of companies such as Early Cell and Prescient Pharma. He is also a board-certified medical doctor and a Fellow of the American Society of Dermatological Surgery. For articles on dermatology, subscribe to this blog.
Undergoing this procedure enhances the appearance of the eyelids and can give the patient a more youthful look. Aside from having a rejuvenated appearance by eliminating bags under the eyes, lines, and wrinkles on the lower eyelids and treating saggy skin around the eyes, another benefit of blepharoplasty is improved vision. The loose or excess skin around the eyes can reduce a person's field of vision. Through the procedure, peripheral vision, as well as the upper and outer parts of vision, can be enhanced.
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Patients should make sure to consult a plastic surgeon and an ophthalmologist before undergoing the procedure. Eyelid surgery is usually less than two hours. After the procedure, patients may temporarily feel pain, experience redness around the eyes, and have puffy eyelids. Patients will be advised to refrain from rubbing the eyes, avoid swimming and other strenuous activities, and limit sun exposure.
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A graduate of Harvard Medical School Dermatology Residency program, Dr. Kenneth M. Reed is the founder of DermASAP. His 25 years of experience and expertise in the field led him to be the co-founder of companies such as Early Cell and Prescient Pharma. He is also a board-certified medical doctor and a Fellow of the American Society of Dermatological Surgery. For articles on dermatology, subscribe to this blog.
