Have you thought about undergoing eyelid surgery? This procedure, also known as blepharoplasty, removes and tightens excess skin on the eyelid.
How do you know if blepharoplasty is right for you? We’ve identified four signs that show that you’ll be a good candidate for this kind of surgery.
1. The skin on your eyelids has lost its elasticity and begun to stretch.
As a result, excess folds of skin can hang down over the edge of your upper eyelids. If you feel a heaviness on your upper lids or that the skin on your eyelid is sitting on your lashes, talk to a qualified plastic surgeon about how blepharoplasty can help you.
2. You have bags underneath your lower lids.
These bags are caused by the weakening of the muscles under our eyes as we age. Fat protrudes and causes bags to appear. Bags under your eyes make you look tired or sad, two things which you might not be on a daily basis.
3. Heredity
Did either of your parents have saggy eyelids? Do you remember if your grandparents or great-grandparents had saggy eyelids? There’s a good chance that you will have them, too. Heredity is a powerful factor in determining whether you’ll have bags underneath your eyes, although your lifestyle has a strong influence as well.
What to Know about Blepharoplasty
If you are a good candidate for eyelid surgery, there are a few important things you need to know. The surgery can take place on an outpatient basis. Recovery time for this procedure is fairly short, compared to other surgeries.
You can expect eyelid swelling, bruising, irritation, dry eyes or discomfort. Medication, cold compresses and ointment can relieve those symptoms. As long as you heal normally, you should be able to resume your regular activities within seven to ten days.
The Royal Centre for Plastic Surgery: Trust Us to Perform Your Eyelid Surgery
If you’re considering blepharoplasty, call the Royal Centre of Plastic Surgery today at 1-855-726-2800. Dr. Kenneth Dickie has over two decades of experience performing plastic surgery. Don’t wait – the chance to look younger is just a phone call away!