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Also known as blepharoplasty,
eyelid surgery can be performed on either upper
eyelids, lower eyelids or both.
One of the first areas of the
skin to show signs of aging is the eyes. Skin around
the eyes is naturally thin, and gets thinner and
less elastic the older you get. Dr. Chartchai will
show you how the redundant skin and excess fat in
your upper eyelids may create a tired look and a
heavy feel to the lids.
Years of frowning create eyelid
folds that droop over the eyes and in extreme cases
interfere with your sight. Dr. Chartchai will also
demonstrate to you how the fatty deposits under
your eyes fall and create the bagginess that makes
you look sad and old.
What do you want to change?
If you have redundant skin or excess fat on
your upper eyelids or lower eyelids, these are easily
removed without a need to stay overnight in hospital,
and result in a more open expression and fresher
look.
In Bangkok, Dr. Chartchai's Thai
and other Asian patients often request to have a
"western fold" created in their upper eyelids.
Eyelid surgery can be a standalone
outpatient surgery or can be combined with other
plastic surgery procedures.
Procedure
- Lower lid
Excess skin, fine lines and puffiness below the
eyes are reduced by removing (or redistributing)
excess fatty tissue, skin and muscle. This is
done with a scalpel through an incision made just
below the lower eyelashes or sometimes through
the conjunctiva.
- Upper lid
Excess skin is marked in the fold of the upper
lid where the incision will be made. The resulting
scar will fall into the fold and be nearly invisible.
Recovery time
Stitches are removed after 4 or 5 days. Contact
lens must not be worn for one week or longer
post surgery.
For several weeks you will experience
bruising and swelling. Ice packs will help alleviate
the swelling and bruising after surgery. No heavy
exertion or strenuous activity should be undertaken
for 2-3 weeks. Sunglasses are required when you
go outside in the sun.
Possible complications
Dryness, burning, itching or excessive tearing,
sensitivity to light and possible blurred vision
are a temporary inconvenience after eyelid surgery.
Temporary eversion (a turning down of the lower
lid) may occur but should be back to normal in a
few weeks. Dr. Chartchai routinely does a tarsal
suspension to prevent this complication. Bleeding
and infection are the main risks, but are preventable.
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