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| Eyelid Surgery |
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Eyelid surgery is also known as blepharoplasty which is the procedure to removes excess fat and wrinkled, drooping skin and muscle from the upper eyelids. This procedure also eliminates bags under your eyes which make you look older and more tired than you feel. Often these bags interfere with vision and therefore it becomes essential to have an eye lid surgery. It tightens your lower eyelid skin. It won't remove crow's feet or other wrinkles, eliminate dark circles under your eyes, or lift sagging eyebrows. The procedure can be done on the upper and lower lids, at the same time or separately and it can be done alone or with other facial surgery such as brow lift or face lift. |
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| Details |
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| Time Required |
The entire procedure of the eyelid surgery normally takes 1 to 3 hours for both the eyelids.
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| Side Effects |
| The side effects are temporary tightness of eyelids, swelling, bruising, burning, itching and excessive tearing and sensitivity to light for first few weeks. |
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| Recovery Time |
| The recovery time of eyelid surgery is usually 7 to 10 days. The person must wear glasses to prevent any air pressure on the eyes. Dark glasses are recommended to avoid direct light getting into the eyes. |
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| Risks |
| The risks of eyelid surgery includes temporary blurred or double vision, Infection, bleeding, swelling at the corners of the eyelids, dry eyes, formation of whiteheads and asymmetry in healing or scarring. |
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| Technology |
| The surgeon makes incisions which follow the natural lines of the patient's eyelids and helps to minimize the appearance of scars. The surgeon may use either conventional or laser techniques. For surgery on the upper eyelids, cuts are made into the natural lines and creases in your eyelids, and in the wrinkles at the corners of your eyes. For surgery on the lower eyelids, cuts are made just below your eyelashes and then out into your 'laughter lines' at the corner of your eyes. This means your scars will run along the natural folds of your eyes, which helps to hide them. |
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| Cost Involved |
| The total fees can range from $2,000 to $5,000 |
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| Insurance Covered |
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Because of the cosmetic nature of Eyelid Surgery , insurance is not
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| Patient Status |
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OutPatient - In most cases
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| Reffered As |
| Eyelid surgery is also known as Blepharoplasty. |
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| Discomforts |
| Discomforts of eyelid surgery include slight pain or heaviness in the eyes. |
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| Combine With |
| Eyelid surgery is frequently combined with a face lift or forehead lift as part of an overall facial rejuvenation procedure. |
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