Double Eyelid Surgery, Blepharoplasty Double Eyelid Surgeon

With A Blepharoplasty You Can Fulfill Your Facial Rejuvenation Desires

Blepharoplasty which is also referred to as an eyelid lift, is a cosmetic surgery procedure that improves the appearance of the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both. It can also make you look more rested and alert by giving a rejuvenated appearance to the surrounding area of your eyes.

Specifically, blepharoplasty can treat sagging or loose skin that creates folds or disturbs the natural contour of the upper eyelids and can also impair vision. It can also treat bags under the eyes, excess skin and fine wrinkles of the lower eyelid, fatty deposits that appear as puffiness in the upper eyelids, and droopiness of the lower eyelids. The white below the iris (the colored portion of the eye) may show due to droopiness.

Usually, an eyelid lift is performed on men and women whom are adults and have healthy facial tissues and muscles. Also, the best candidates will have realistic goals for the improvement of their upper and/or lower eyelids and the area surrounding them. Blepharoplasty is usually performed on adult men and women who have healthy facial tissue and muscles and have realistic goals for improvement of the upper and/or lower eyelids and surrounding area.

An eyelid lift should only be performed for you and not to fulfill someone else's desires or to try to fit any kind of ideal image. Good candidates for blepharoplasty include healthy individuals who do not have any life-threatening illnesses or medical conditions capable of imparing the healing process. People who don't smoke are always at less risk when it comes to any kind of surgery. People with a positive outlook and specific goals on hand for their blepharoplasty are easier to deal with. And of course, the prospective eyelid lift patient should be free of serious eye conditions.

There is a list of conditions that, if your have them, you must tell your cosmetic surgeon. These include eye diseases such as glaucoma, dry eye, or a detatched retina. Thyroid disorders like Graves' disease and under or overactive thyroid. Also any circulatory disorder including diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases such as high blood pressure.

You must be completely candid during your consultation with your plastic surgery to ensure the success and safety of your blepharoplasty procedure. Your cosmetic surgeon will ask you a number of question regarding your health, lifestyle, and desires. You should be prepared to discuss many things for your consultation. You'll be asked why you want the procedure and what your expectations are as well as your desired outcome. You will discuss your drug allergies, medical conditions, and previous medical treatments. You will also discuss your current use of the following: medications, tobacco, vitamins, herbal supplements, alcohol, and drugs.