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Surgery Kansas, Eyelid Surgery Kansas City, Eyelid Surgery in Kansas
Am
I a good candidate for eyelid surgery?
Eyelid surgery is one of the most gratifying procedures for both the
patient and surgeon. Patients
find that “they always look tired”.
It is frequently an inherited condition.
Often, they’ll tell me they look just like their mother or
father. Fortunately, it is
very treatable, and surgery can produce a dramatic result.
It is not just for older patients - I’ve done many on patients
in their twenties.
Will
this surgery take away the dark circles under my eyes?
Those circles are notoriously
resistant to any treatment. But
when we remove the fat under the eyes, this will help to de-emphasize
the circles, making them less noticeable, as long as you’re also using
makeup to help cover them.
It’s
frightening to have someone cut so near my eye.
Is my vision at risk?
Impaired vision as a result of this surgery
is extremely rare. In the
hands of a well-trained, experienced surgeon, you should be completely
safe.
How
bruised and swollen will I be? How
long does this last?
How much people swell and bruise is entirely individual.
You may be fortunate and bruise and swell so slightly that within
a few days, no one would know you’d had the surgery - except that your
eyes look so much better. Then
again, you may experience swelling and bruising for a couple of weeks.
Most people fall somewhere in the middle.
Their eyes are somewhat swollen and lightly bruised.
Within a week they look like their old selves - but with an
improved appearance to their eyes, of course.
If you combine blepharoplasty with a facelift or forehead lift,
you are likely to have more bruising and swelling, and you’d better
count on two weeks before they are gone.
Is
there any other discomfort associated with this surgery?
Some people experience dryness of the eyes for a while, or they find
that one or both eyes tend to water.
Both problems are temporary.
If your eyes are dry, you’ll find eye drops called
“artificial tears” in the eye care section of your pharmacy, and
this product will help relieve the problem.
Will
I be able to see after surgery?
You may experience blurred or double vision for a few days until the
swelling goes down. I
can’t predict which patients will swell more than others. If your eyes actually swell shut, be assured that within a
few days, you will see fine. You
will also need to use ointment in your eyes following surgery, and you
probably won’t be able to see very well because of this.
The ointment’s purpose is to keep the eyes lubricated.
I
once heard of someone who couldn’t close her eyes after this surgery.
Could that happen to me?
It happens, but it’s rare. If
it happens, it’s temporary.
I
know I cant’ wear my contacts for two weeks after surgery.
What about my glasses?
Glasses are fine. They will
also help to disguise bruises and swelling if you must go out before you
are fully healed.
I
have to return to work right away.
How can I cover the bruises?
You can apply makeup within a week of having your surgery.
Before you have surgery, invest in a bottle of mineral-based
makeup, which will adhere to the skin after surgery - something liquid
makeup often can’t do. (AS a convenience for our patients, we carry this in our
office, and many other surgeons do as well.
We also have a staff person who helps our patients learn how to
apply concealing makeup after surgery.)
You can also use a hypoallergenic eye makeup to help cover the
bruises. Applying the
makeup with a brush instead of rubbing it in with your fingertip will
help make it look more natural.
Is
it okay if I am in the sun?
Your eyes must have time to heal. You need to avoid the sun for two weeks and wear sun block
all around your eyes and on your eyelids for the first month.
Will
my droopy lids and the bags under my eyes return?
This is considered permanent correction, so you shouldn’t have to have
it done again.
Will
insurance cover this procedure?
If your vision was hampered by
droopy eyelids, your insurance may, indeed, cover this.
Be sure to check with your insurance carrier.
This introduction is intended to provide you with information about blepharoplasties. Additional information, tailored to your particular needs, is provided at the time of consultation. The staff of the Swanson Center for Cosmetic and Laser Surgery is available to answer any other questions you may have or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Swanson. We would be happy to assist you in finalizing your plans.
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