Blepharoplasty
The eyelids may develop droopiness and excess skin which
may be accentuated by the brow dropping low. Blepharoplasty either
alone, or combined with brow-lifting techniques is a form of facial
rejuvenating surgery.
It can be aesthetic if mainly a cosmetic concern, or functional
depending on the degree of excess skin and if this is interfering
with the patient’s visual field or causing headaches or symptoms of
heaviness and discomfort.
Surgical techniques
Blepharoplasty involves removal of excess skin, muscle and fat
from the upper and sometimes the lower lids. This may be combined
with ptosis (droopy lid) surgery if the eyelid height is low. Brow
lifting techniques, either endoscopic or direct can be performed
simultaneously if necessary.
Before surgery it is important that the patient has a full
ophthalmic examination to exclude dry eye conditions, blepharitis
or any other condition which may be worsened by surgery.
Outcome
The vast majority of patients are delighted with the results of
this surgery and find they look ‘fresher’ and their symptoms of
headaches, tiredness and heaviness are alleviated. A true ptosis
may also be corrected at the same time. The surgery is performed
under local anaesthetic as a day case. In cosmetic indications,
patients may benefit from adjuvant anti wrinkle injections which
further improves the facial aesthetics.
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