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Blepharoplasty
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Blepharoplasty is a type of plastic surgery that is performed on the upper or lower eyelids to remove excess skin and fat from around the eyes. Sagging eyebrows or eyelids may be corrected at the same time.
Blepharoplasty is done to improve visual function and/or cosmetic appearance. Excessive upper eyelid tissue can block the upper part of the visual field. The weight of the excess tissue may cause brow ache and fatigue. Occasionally, the excess skin can cause eye lashes to turn in and irritate the eye.
An excessive number of wrinkled skin folds above the eyes can also produce a sagging, tired look which detracts from one's general appearance. Cosmetic eyelid surgery is one of the most common plastic surgery operations performed by ophthalmologists.
Because blepharoplasty can affect the function and lubrication of the eye, a consultation with an ophthalmologist is important. Although other surgeons may perform blepharoplasty, an ophthalmologist is the only surgeon trained specifically to treat the eye.
Treatment
During eyelid surgery, after the amount of skin and fat to be removed has been determined, upper and lower incision lines are marked along natural skin creases. The excess skin and fat are removed, and the incisions are sutured closed. Depending on individual preference and/or health factors, the procedure is performed with local or general anesthesia.
Your ophthalmologist at Fort Worth Eye Associates can provide you with more information specific to your case. The above information is not intended to replace a personal exam, medical diagnosis, and/or complete treatment description by an ophthalmologist.
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