Let Your Eyes Reflect Your Beauty

Let Your Eyes Reflect Your Beauty

Eyes are one of the most prominent features of anyone’s face. They can show how confident you are and how much attentive you can be at a given time. However, there are medical issues which may result in droopy eyes. It is a naturally occurring issue with some patients. It is also known as “sleepy eye” look. In some cases, it becomes more of a cosmetic issue and causes problems in vision as well.

Reasons of droopy eyes

1. Aging:

As you age, the muscles of the eyelids become weaker and the levator muscle of the eye gets stretched. It may also occur due to fat deposit under the skin that causes saggy eyelids. Such droopy eyes can make you look even older than you actually are.

2. Congenital droopy eyes:

In some cases, the levator muscle is not properly developed in newborn children. If left uncorrected, it may cause vision problems in the longer run.

3. Nerve disorder:

Brain injuries, brain tumour, stroke, diabetes, etc. can cause nerve disorder which can lead to droopy eyes.

4. Other reasons:

Eye injuries, poor nutrition, alcohol abuse, smoking, overexposure to the sun, allergies, etc. can also cause droopy eyes at any age.

Medical procedure for droopy eyes

If the problem is due to some medical condition or home remedies are not working for you, you can choose to go for eye treatment. Make sure to choose the best plastic surgeon for the procedure.

Blepharoplasty

An eyelid lift or blepharoplasty is a procedure in which the cosmetic surgeon removes skin and adds or removes fat from the eyelid.

The upper blepharoplasty

Excess skin and fat in the upper eyelid can create a heavy looking eyelid. The person looks older than actual age and puffiness is clearly visible in the eyelid. It not only makes the person look tired all the time but in many cases, it hinders the upper field of vision as well. In upper blepharoplasty, the surgeon uses incisions to remove skin and fat.

The lower blepharoplasty

In the case of lower blepharoplasty, the surgeon makes incisions directly below the lash line or inside the eyelid. The procedure does not leave any marks on the eyelids. This surgery also helps in tightening the skin under the eyes to reduce wrinkles and skin texture. This helps in improving the physical appearance of the person by making him or her look younger.

Who is considered a good candidate?

For any surgery, the person should have realistic expectations. If the person is in good health and can undergo a surgical procedure, only then the doctor would suggest it. In the case of medical issues like diabetes etc, such procedures should be avoided.

The preparation for the surgery

The patient should undergo a complete medical check-up before going for surgery. Also, the doctor should discuss the potential risks and benefits associated with the procedure. The patient should understand every instruction carefully and clear doubts before the procedure. Also, the aftercare is very important and the medication should be properly monitored for faster recovery.

The recovery period

Generally, the recovery period of blepharoplasty is short. In the first 48 hours, cool compressors can help in reducing swelling and bruising. Most people return to normal activities within 10 days. The bandages remain intact to cover the incision sites for several days. The stitches can remain on the skin for about a week. Doctors prefer to use self-absorbing stitches which do not require removal. Light activities like walking, help in speeding up the recovery process.

Risks involved with blepharoplasty

Though the chances of unsuccessful surgery are very low with the latest advancements in the medical field, the patient may face some temporary conditions like scarring, double vision, inability to close the eyes, and dry eyes. However, these conditions can be handled by following the surgeon’s suggested care routine.

Cost

The cost of blepharoplasty entirely depends on the type and complexity of the procedure. There are other factors like doctor and location of the surgery which can play some role in the cost of the surgery.

Eyes are an important part of your appearance. However, droopy eyes can make you look older than you are. Home remedies and medical procedures can help you in regaining that perfect look, and the eyes will again become the reflection of your beauty.