What is blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure to remove excess skin, muscle, and fat from the eyelids. It is performed to address drooping or hooded eyelids and eye bags. The procedure can be done for cosmetic purposes or for functional reasons if excess eyelid tissue impairs vision.
How is blepharoplasty performed?
Anesthesia: The procedure can be done under local anesthetic, with or without sedation, or a general anesthetic, depending on the extent of the surgery and patient preference.
Upper Eyelid: The surgeon makes a small incision along the natural crease of the eyelid. Excess skin, fat, and muscle are removed, and the incision is closed with fine stitches. The resulting scar is typically hidden within the eyelid’s natural fold.
Lower Eyelid: For lower lids, the incision is made either just below the lash line or inside the eyelid. Fat is either removed or repositioned to eliminate bags, and the incision is closed. An incision inside the lid leaves no visible scar.
Blepharoplasty with Mr. Dharmasena:
Mr. Aruna Dharmasena is based at The Private Patient Centre at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital and at the Regency Eye Hospital in Manchester.
He offers a free 10-minute initial telephone consultation to discuss your condition and suitability to proceed with the subsequent face to face consultation and the surgery.
Contact can be made via email at dmc.enquiries@outlook.com or by mobile at +447846158964.
Mr. Dharmasena also offers other
procedures, such as brow lifts and fat-transfer augmentations which could be done at the same time.
Recovery and results:
The procedure typically takes between 45 minutes and 2.5 hours, and most patients can go home the same day.
Patients usually need to take about two weeks off work to recover.
Temporary side effects may include blurry vision, swelling, bruising, light sensitivity, and discomfort.
Cold packs and prescribed ointments can help manage swelling and discomfort.
Bruising and redness can take several weeks to fade, and scarring may feel tight for a few months.
You will be advised to keep your head propped up and avoid strenuous activities. Results cannot be guaranteed, and a full discussion with the surgeon is essential to manage expectations.