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Eyelid Lift Surgery can be a great option for some people but there are certain things that indicate if someone will be a good candidate for the procedure. Eyelid surgery is a safe procedure but as with any type of surgery there are some risks. Therefore, please make sure that you are a good candidate and will benefit from the surgery. This article will help you decide if this type of procedure is right for you.
If you have any of the following conditions you should research this surgery further as you could be a good candidate.
1.Excess or loose skin either hanging down from or obscuring the fold of the upper eyelids.
2.The upper eyelids appear puffy and the eyes look tired.
3.The lower eyelids are "droopy" and/or there is excess skin and wrinkles on them.
4.The eyes have extremely dark circles and "bags" under them.
Eyelid Lift Surgery in most cases can correct these issues provided that there are not other issues as well that need to be addressed. Your plastic surgeon would be able to tell you if you would need any other treatments as well such as Botox, fillers or chemical peels. This would depend on if for example you also had sagging of the eyebrows or something of that nature.
What Can I Expect?
You may be wondering what results you can expect from this type of procedure. Well, the main benefit is that after you are done healing which usually takes several weeks, you will appear more rested and refreshed. In time, the incisions will fade and be hardly noticeable at all. These results typically will last for a very long time but this will vary from person to person based on your lifestyle and hereditary factors. Also, the skin will still continue to age so eventually these conditions may start to appear at some point in the future. Most patients are happy with the results and their appearance but some do opt to have more improvements done as they age.
What Are The Risks?
There are thousands of people a year who have eyelid lift surgery and the vast majority never have any major complications. But as with any surgery there can be some risks involved including hematoma which is blood accumulating under the skin, infection, scarring, allergies, and damage to underlying foundations. Thankfully, these complications are very rare but you should still discuss all of these things with your surgeon or his staff.
If you feel that eyelid surgery would be a good option for you, find a qualified plastic surgeon and discuss your options. Also, make sure you follow your surgeon's instructions and advice both before and after the surgery.
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