Blepharoplasty

What is Blepharoplasty?

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BLEPHAROPLASTY is the surgery to correct excess skin and fat bags of the eyelids.

It is an eyelid rejuvenation surgery that aims to remove excess skin from the eyelids, both upper and lower, and sometimes also treats periorbital fat, removing or repositioning it. It is important to be considered as a RECONSTRUCTIVE surgery in patients with proven difficulty in altered visual fields. Scars: In the superior palpebral sulcus and on the inferior ciliary margin, but may be performed transconjunctivally in some cases. Anesthesia: Anesthesia can be general, sedation and local, and local. Hospitalization: It can be performed on a day-hospital basis, meaning the patient can be discharged on the same day. Post-operative / Recovery: Normally the patient can return to activities in 2 weeks. Stitches: Stitches can be removed starting from 4 days and usually no more than 14 days Dressing: Since it is on the eyes, no dressings are applied, but cold compresses are recommended to reduce swelling. Complications: Ecchymosis (bruises), Edema (swelling) and scars. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nmh74Zc4lgMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rd9sZ0zhdpU