The eyes are said to be the windows to the soul. But what do you do when the eyelids are blocking that view? Besides being unseemly, droopy and sagging eyelids can also cause functional problems in vision.
Eyelid surgery can improve the function and appearance of the eyelids. The procedure is called blepharoplasty, and can be performed on the upper eyelids, lower eyelids or both. The surgery can treat a number of eyelid issues like:
- Folds in the upper eyelid because of loose skin.
- Sagging of the lower eyelids, such that the white of the eye is visible under the iris.
- Bags, puffiness or fatty deposits.
Procedure
Eyelid surgery needs to be performed very meticulously. Dr. Vivek Kumar is a celebrated eyelid surgeon in India and according to him, the incisions of eyelid surgery are planned in such a way that they are hidden within the natural folds and are thus invisible.
During the surgery, fat deposits are removed or repositioned, muscles are tightened and excess skin is removed. Eyelid surgery in Delhi has excellent results, with the surgery bringing about not only a change in the eye structure but making the entire face look more alert and younger as well.
Overview
| Duration of Procedure: | 3-5 hours |
| Anaesthesia: | General/ Local |
| Recovery time: | 2 weeks |
| Post-op care: | Sutures are removed after one week. There is usually some swelling and cold compresses can be applied to help it subside. The eyes should be kept lubricated. As the swelling subsides, the results of the surgery become apparent. |
| Precautions: | Care and protection of the surgical site, prevention of infections, etc. |
| Ideal candidate: | Healthy individuals with no serious eye conditions, who want to regain the natural shapes of their eyes. |
| Complications: | Infection, swelling, lid lag (temporary), vision problems (rare), complications of anaesthesia and surgery, etc. |
| Result: | Long lasting results include cleaner area around the eyes and no sagging or loose skin. Tightening of the skin makes the eyes look open and alert and the face younger. |
Although the positive results of eyelid surgery are not visible immediately, once the clients see the change to their appearance, it is not hard to imagine why Dr. Kumar is such a sought-after eyelid surgeon in Delhi.
