Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty

So you finally decided to get the lower eyelid surgery and now you wonder, what can you expect during your procedure?

You will first meet with your surgeon for a consultation. All options will be discussed. This discussion should also include possible risks involved. The cost, anesthesia, and other considerations will each be discussed. This will be followed by the surgeon recording all of your medical history. S/he will then examine the area around your eyes. It is important for you to ask any questions you might have before leaving the consultation. It is equally important that you understand the procedure, the risks, and what the outcome should be.

The day of the surgery you will most likely be given the anesthesia either before entering the surgical room, if you are in a hospital, or in the surgical unit if this is in another type facility. Once the procedure begins the surgeon will make an incision along the lash line. Next, the surgeon will remove any excessive fat and the muscle and skin will be removed. Once this is completed the surgeon will use sutures to close the area. The stitches will be removed within a few days, as your surgeon determines. Generally, depending on the amount of material that needs to be removed, as well as the procedure the surgeon uses, the entire operation will take three to five hours.

The surgeon will usually lubricate your eyes. The ointment s/he applies is to reduce the dryness. This may cause some blurred vision although it is just temporary. The surgeon will suggest you take it easy the first evening as well as keep your head elevated. You will have less pain if you apply cold compresses. The surgeon will also suggest you limit your activity.

Generally, the patient has some mild pain for a couple of days. This is generally felt around the eyes. The pain can usually be alleviated with some type of pain pill. However, depending on your recovery time which varies from person to person, you will be most satisfied with the surgery. When you look in the mirror you will be a more youthful you and this will last for a long time.