Lower eyelid blepharoplasty includes a collection of surgical techniques that aims to improve the appearance of the lower eyelids. Historically, lower blepharoplasty was a reductive procedure in which skin and/or fat was removed in order to reduce lower eyelid wrinkles, skin redundancy, and fat bulges., present trends follow a tissue-preserving philosophy that may include orbital and sub-orbicularis fat repositioning and fat transfer techniques to restore apparent volume loss associated with facial aging. In eyelid and infra-orbital volumization .
WHO IS A GOOD CANDIDATE & WHAT IS CORRECTED?
Patients who have sagging, wrinkly or excess fat on their lower eyelids may benefit from an lower blepharoplasty. In this procedure, excess skin or fat is removed surgically. There are non-surgical methods available if you only have a mild amount of sagging, wrinkling or hollowness.
WHAT ANAESTHETIC IS USED AND WHAT HOSPITAL STAY IS REQUIRED?
Patient with following indications are normally corrected by lower eyelid blepharoplasty:
- Rhytidosis and lower eyelid dermatochalasis(excess skin lower eyelid)
- Relative steatoblepharon( appearance of weight in the lower eyelid
- Pronounced nasojugal groove( prominent junction of cheek and eyelid lower)
- Infraorbital/malar deflation(sunken dark eyes)
- Malar mounds or festoons (elevated skin of lower eyelid)
- Lower eyelid asymmetry
WHAT ANAESTHETIC IS USED AND WHAT HOSPITAL STAY IS REQUIRED?
Normally the operation is done under full anaesthesia,but some cases of lower eyelid blepharoplasty can be done under local anesthesia if patient so agrees. Markings are often performed before operation with the patient in a seated position.
It is done by making incision just below the lower eyelashes or sometimes from within the eye. Any excess skin is removed as well as extra fat is taken care off. In modern lower eyelid blephroplasty there is fat transfer process in which fat is removed from the area of protused orbital layer and add where there is depression.
You will be given post-surgery instructions to follow and if you have any questions, please speak to Dr. Asif Bhatti or his clinic staff.
WILL THIS PROCEDURE LEAVE SCARS?
As the incision line in the lower eyelid blepharoplasty is just below the eyelashes so it is fairly hidden under it. When fully healed the scar is not noticeable to anyone.
WHAT IS THE RECOVERY PERIOD?
Patient is normally able to go home after fully recovery from anesthesia in 3-4 hours. Cold compresses are often recommended to reduce swelling in the first 48 hours, followed by warm compresses. Bland ointment or ophthalmic antibiotic (or steroid/antibiotic combination) ointment or drops are applied for the first postoperative week. Strenuous activity is avoided for a period of 3 to 5 days after surgery. Patient are normally advised to wear dark glasses till discharge.
- The lower eyelid blepharoplasty is fairly safe procedure but patient should be made aware of some complications like Retro bulbar hemorrhage that is a rare but serious complication that should be emergently addressed,undercorrection or overcorrection ,Lagophthalmos and ectropion.
- In experienced hand like Dr.Asif Zubair Bhatti of Cosmagic Clinic of plastic, cosmetic and hand surgery all the complications can be easily dealt with it if it happens.
COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROCEDURE INCLUDE:
- Surgical fees
- Surgical facility costs
- Anaesthesia fees
- Prescriptions for medication
After your initial consultation with Dr. Asif, he will like to explain all the procedure related information about the lower eyelid blepahorplasty including its complications. It is requested that when choosing a surgeon for cosmetic surgery, remember that factors such as the surgeon’s training, qualifications, experience and your comfort with him are just as important as the final cost of the surgery.
HOW TO BOOK A CONSULTATION
You can book a consultation to discuss your suitability for this procedure called lower eyelid blepharoplasty by phoning us on 03029423495 or by emailing asifbhatti73@gmail.com. Alternatively, you can fill out the contact form on our home page and we will phone you back to organize a suitable appointment time.
