Eyelid surgery is done for the repair of droopy eyelids. Excess skin, muscle and fat may have to be removed. As one ages, the eyelids stretch and thus muscles supporting them weaken. As a result, the excess fat will tend to gather below or above the eyelids, bringing about sagging eyebrows and droopy upper bags. When considering eyelid surgery Barrie residents have various factors to consider.
Besides making one to look older, the sagging skin may make one to have reduced peripheral vision, more so outer and upper sections of the field of vision. These vision problems can be eliminated by this procedure, in addition to making the eyes look younger. It is usually done on an outpatient basis. In determining whether the procedure is right for an individual, they need to find out what they can expect realistically. They will also need to explore the risks and benefits.
The procedure may be done in conjunction with procedures such as skin resurfacing, face lift and brow lift. The surgery may be covered by insurance but this will depend on whether it is done for correction of vision or for cosmetic purposes. If the operation is done for purposes of correcting impaired vision, it will be covered by insurance. Otherwise, one would have to bear the costs.
Well, some risks are expected, just like is the case with any other surgical procedure. Infection and bleeding are possible risks to expect. There are those that will find it difficult closing their eyes. In addition, it is possible that there will be skin discoloration, eye dryness and temporary blurred vision. Loss of sight is very rare, but a possibility. Patients need to ask the doctor how the risks apply to them. After weighing the risks and benefits involved, it will be easier to decide whether to go for surgery.
Before the procedure is scheduled, it would be advisable to meet the surgeon so that some facts are clarified. The medical history of any patient will help the doctor to make informed decisions on the surgery. They will want to know if the patient is on any medications or has had prior surgery. The surgeon will want to know if the patient uses any drugs.
A numbing injection is injected into the eyelids after which there is administering of intravenous medications that help in relaxation. One should expect to feel groggy. If the surgery is to be done on lower and upper eyelids, the upper ones are operated on first. A cutting is made along the fold of the eyelid, excess skin and fat gets removed before the cut gets closed.
In the case of the lower cut, some cut is made below the lashes. This is done in the natural crease of eyes. This fat is redistributed or removed and sagging skin removed before closure of the cut. The procedure takes roughly about two hours. This depends on amount of tissue to be removed.
Some side effects like watering of the eyes, double vision and light sensitivity should be expected. Smoking, strenuous activity and rubbing of the eyes should be avoided after surgery. The doctor should be notified in case of any complications.
Besides making one to look older, the sagging skin may make one to have reduced peripheral vision, more so outer and upper sections of the field of vision. These vision problems can be eliminated by this procedure, in addition to making the eyes look younger. It is usually done on an outpatient basis. In determining whether the procedure is right for an individual, they need to find out what they can expect realistically. They will also need to explore the risks and benefits.
The procedure may be done in conjunction with procedures such as skin resurfacing, face lift and brow lift. The surgery may be covered by insurance but this will depend on whether it is done for correction of vision or for cosmetic purposes. If the operation is done for purposes of correcting impaired vision, it will be covered by insurance. Otherwise, one would have to bear the costs.
Well, some risks are expected, just like is the case with any other surgical procedure. Infection and bleeding are possible risks to expect. There are those that will find it difficult closing their eyes. In addition, it is possible that there will be skin discoloration, eye dryness and temporary blurred vision. Loss of sight is very rare, but a possibility. Patients need to ask the doctor how the risks apply to them. After weighing the risks and benefits involved, it will be easier to decide whether to go for surgery.
Before the procedure is scheduled, it would be advisable to meet the surgeon so that some facts are clarified. The medical history of any patient will help the doctor to make informed decisions on the surgery. They will want to know if the patient is on any medications or has had prior surgery. The surgeon will want to know if the patient uses any drugs.
A numbing injection is injected into the eyelids after which there is administering of intravenous medications that help in relaxation. One should expect to feel groggy. If the surgery is to be done on lower and upper eyelids, the upper ones are operated on first. A cutting is made along the fold of the eyelid, excess skin and fat gets removed before the cut gets closed.
In the case of the lower cut, some cut is made below the lashes. This is done in the natural crease of eyes. This fat is redistributed or removed and sagging skin removed before closure of the cut. The procedure takes roughly about two hours. This depends on amount of tissue to be removed.
Some side effects like watering of the eyes, double vision and light sensitivity should be expected. Smoking, strenuous activity and rubbing of the eyes should be avoided after surgery. The doctor should be notified in case of any complications.
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