The blepharoplasty (eyelid plastic surgery) operation is performed to rejuvenate the appearance of the eyelids. Blepharoplasty is one of the most common operations performed by plastic surgeons today. The vast majority of blepharoplasties are performed on an outpatient basis, usually in a freestanding ambulatory surgery facility.
There are several options for blepharoplasty eyelid surgery available. Dr. Heaton performs upper eyelid surgery on an outpatient basis at our private facility in Sarnia or at Stratford General Hospital.
AGE OF THE PATIENT
The eyelid procedure is routinely performed on patients from their late adolescence through patients in their seventies. Obviously, the nature of each procedure varies widely depending on the age and needs of the individual patient.
ANESTHESIA
Blepharoplasty is almost always performed under intravenous sedation anesthesia, supplemented with local anesthesia. Of course, as in all of our surgeries, the patient is continuously monitored by a board-certified anesthesiologist. The patient is drowsy, pain-free, and unaware of the procedure that is being performed.
CONVALESCENCE
This procedure is usually characterized by patients having minimal discomfort in the postoperative period. However, the patient will look worse than he or she feels due to the bruising that usually accompanies blepharoplasty. Bruising (eccymosis) is mostly gone after 7 to 10 days. Sutures, if present, are removed by the fourth or fifth day. Patients can go out and do normal activities on the first day, but usually wear sunglasses to disguise their bruising
Swelling usually lasts up to three weeks, and the final result is obtained by two months. Scars are placed in inconspicuous areas that are most difficult to see on the upper lid.
COMPLICATIONS
When deciding upon surgery, Dr. Heaton will discuss all potential complications and the relative frequency (or infrequency) of their occurrences with you. Complications may include bleeding, dry eye, and swelling.
Contact Heaton Health Beauty & Wellness or call 519.305.3550 today to learn more about eyelid plastic surgery.