Blepharoplasty
What is a Blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty is a procedure that involves surgically removing excess eyelid skin (dermatochalasis). Excess eyelid fat may also be removed at the same time. Dermatochalasis is usually due to ageing, although family history, smoking and sun exposure are contributing factors.
Why do I need Blepharoplasty?
When dermatochalasis affects the upper eyelids, the patients may feel that their eyelids are 'heavy' and difficult to open. Vision may also be affected.
Blepharoplasty - before oculoplastic surgery.
Blepharoplasty - after oculoplastic surgery.
What is involved in a Blepharoplasty procedure?
Upper eyelid blepharoplasty is generally carried out as a day procedure, under local anaesthesia and sedation. The procedure usually takes around one hour. After marking the eyelid with washable ink and prepping the skin with antiseptic solution, Dr Ye Chen infiltrates local anaesthetic in the upper eyelids. This stings for a few seconds and the eyelids will then feel numb for the duration of the surgery. Dr Chen will then make a surgical incision in the natural skin crease of the eyelids, thus hiding the incision. Wound healing is excellent in the eyelid region and scarring is minimal.
After the procedure, eye pads are usually applied for about an hour, and then removed. Ice packs may be applied to reduce bruising and swelling. Pain is usually mild and only simple analgesics such as paracetamol may be required, if at all.
What are the risks of Blepharoplasty?
All surgery involves risk. Blepharoplasty is an oculoplastic surgical procedure, and risks may include eye irritation and wound infection. Dr Ye Chen will discuss these risks in detail with you at your clinic visit.
Blepharoplasty - before oculoplastic surgery.
Blepharoplasty - after oculoplastic surgery.
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