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      Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) is cosmetic surgery to remove excess skin or fat from the eyelids. The aim is to improve hooded or droopy eyelids or eye bags.

      A small cut is made in the natural folds of the eyelid, remove the excess skin and tissue before using very fine stitching to close the cut again to minimise scarring. This operation can be performed under local anaesthetic or general anaesthetic

      A hospital stay of one night is usually needed to allow full recovery..

      You can expect some tenderness and minor swelling around the eyes although this will soon pass and any discomfort can be eased with painkillers.

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      What is the problem?

      The skin tends to lose its elasticity with age.In the eyelids this results in excess skin which forms folds in the upper lids and deepening creases in the lower lids.There may also be a loosening of the muscles in the lower eyelid that allows fat from the eye socket to push forwards and produce bags.In some people there is an inherited tendency for eye bags to develop in early adult life before any skin changes.Rarely problems can develop in and around the eyes as a result of medical complaints (eg thyroid disease).Most changes are worse in the morning and can be particularly bad during periods of stress or lack of sleep.If the forehead skin loses its elasticity the eyebrows may also droop and make the excess skin in the upper eyelid appear worse.

      What can be done?

      Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) can produce a more rested appearance.  Depending on your problem it may be necessary to remove excess skin, protruding fat or a combination of both.

      What are the limitations?

      It is important to understand that only the creases that are in the upper and lower eyelids are treated.  Folds of excess skin extending on to the cheek will not normally be improved and laughter lines at the corner of the eyes will remain.  Blepharoplasty has no effect on the dark colours which sometimes appear around the lower eyelids.  

      What does surgery involve?  Both upper and lower eyelid surgery can be carried out under local anaesthesia, intravenous sedation or general anaesthesia.  The incisions used follow the natural lines of your eyelids – in the skin creases of the upper eyelids and just below the lashes in the lower eyelids.  Through these incisions excess skin and protruding fat is removed.  

      If you have bags in the lower eyelids without any skin excess then fat can be removed using a cut on the inside of the lower eyelid (transconjunctival blepharoplasty) that avoids an external scar.   Following surgery the incisions are put back together with fine stitches that are removed after around four days.

      What can I expect immediately after surgery?

      Depending on the nature of your work it may be necessary to take a fortnight or so off work and avoid strenuous exercise for this time.  It is important to remember that you will not be able to drive or operate machinery for 48 hours after a general anaesthetic and 24 hours after intravenous sedation.

      What are the potential problems?

      Infection is uncommon and can be minimised by the use of antibiotic eye drops or ointments. Bleeding can occur but is usually slight and can be stopped by applying pressure over the area for at least 10 minutes with a rolled up handkerchief or swab. Closure of the eyelids may occasionally appear tight after surgery because of the swelling. Any incisions made on the face will produce a scar but these should fade with time.  After a couple of months they are usually very difficult to see . The eyelids may feel itchy and numb for several weeks after surgery. Rarely the outside corner of the lower eyelid may pull down slightly (an ectropion).  This tends to settle on its own but may need further surgery. Changes in vision are very rare

      No guarantee can be given that you will be happy with the result of any cosmetic surgery.

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