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Will I Really Have Better Range of Vision After an Eyelid Lift?

Will I Really Have Better Range of Vision After an Eyelid Lift?

As we grow old, our bodies undergo major physical changes, most of which limit our ability to work and live normal lives. One of these transformations is the sagging eyelid skin. Heavy eyelids block your vision and affect your ability to perform your daily activities effectively. The good thing is that this condition can be fixed through a simple eyelid lift procedure commonly referred to as blepharoplasty.

This procedure is designed to get rid of the sagging skin on your eyelids. In some cases, the surgeon may recommend the removal of extra fat and muscle from your upper and lower eyelids. Aside from improving your vision, this procedure also makes your eyes appear younger and focused. However, before you decide to go for this procedure, it is important to understand how it works.

There are various types of eye lift procedure that you can use to enhance different parts of the eye. The most common one is blepharoplasty, which is commonly referred to as eyelid lift. This procedure is an outpatient medical intervention that doesn’t require deep anesthesia. It is normally done while the patient is fully awake. During this procedure, the surgeon makes an incision along the folds of your lids to reduce the drooping skin, muscles and excess fat. Once the excess tissues have been removed, the surgeon closes the incision with small stitches.

The whole procedure takes between 30 minutes and 2 hours depending on its complexity. However, sometimes it may take longer if there are other procedures involved. Nevertheless, most patients are allowed to go home on the same day of the surgery. After the operation, you might experience a short period of blurry vision, but it goes away after two to three days. You may also have some bruises around the eyes, which also fade away after three days.

As you continue to recover from the surgery, your eyes might be sensitive to light and strong wind. You may also experience double vision once in a while. Indeed, this procedure will give you better range of vision and a youthful appearance. In most cases, the results of an eyelid lift last forever. But for others, the sagging eyelids may reappear. Other possible effects of blepharoplasty include having dry eyes, difficulty closing eyes, and other eyelid complications. The possibility of developing these problems is minor if you are in good health. Feel free to talk to us if you have any questions regarding eyelid lift.

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