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Eyelid Surgery in Chicago
Eyelid Surgeons
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Eyelid surgery is performed by one of the best eyelid surgeons in Chicago Dr.
Thomas who removes the excess fat, muscle, and skin from
both upper and lower lids. The results can be a refreshed appearance, with a
younger, firmer eye area. People with circulatory, ophthalmological, or serious
medical conditions must rely on the diagnostic skills of their own personal
specialists to determine whether blepharoplasty is an option to consider.
Consultation with the facial plastic surgeon can help you decide whether any
additional, complementary surgery would increase the success of the surgery.
Your surgeon might recommend planning a simultaneous forehead lift to correct a
drooping brow and smooth the forehead, or skin resurfacing to remove the fine
line wrinkling in the eye area. In upper eyelid surgery, the surgeon first
marks the individual lines and creases of the lids in order to keep the scars as
invisible as possible along these natural folds. The incision is made, and
excess fat, muscle, and loose skin are removed. Fine sutures are used to close
the incisions, thereby minimizing the visibility of any scar. |
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In lower eyelid surgery, the surgeon makes the incision in an
inconspicuous site along the lashline and smile creases of the lower lid. Excess
fat, muscle, and skin are then trimmed away before the incision is closed with
fine sutures. Eyelid puffiness caused primarily by excess fat may be corrected
by a transconjunctival blepharoplasty. The incision in this case is made inside
the lower eyelid, and excess fatty material is removed. When sutures are used to
close this kind of incision, they are invisible to the eye. They are also
self-dissolving and leave no visible scar. Under normal conditions,
blepharoplasty can take from one to two hours. Immediately after the surgery has
been completed, your surgeon may apply tiny sterile bandages. This is not done
for transconjunctival blepharoplasty. It is not crucial that the eyes be
covered. However, an ointment to prevent dryness of the eye area may be used. A
certain degree of swelling and bruising is normal. Cold compresses, as well as
head elevation when lying down, will enhance healing and relieve discomfort.
Your surgeon will prescribe medication for discomfort. For a week and a half
following blepharoplasty, you will clean the eye area (the eyes may feel sticky,
dry, and itchy). Eyedrops may be recommended. Your surgeon will also list
activities and environments to avoid in the weeks immediately following surgery.
Permanent stitches will be removed in three to five days after surgery.
Self-absorbing stitches will dissolve on their own. Facial plastic surgery makes
it possible to correct many facial flaws and signs of premature aging that can
undermine self-confidence. By changing how you look, facial plastic surgery can
help change how you feel about yourself. |
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