Blepharoplasty San Diego - Eyelid Surgery San Diego, California
Contact these eyelid surgery specialists in San Diego, California, offering blepharoplasty, upper and lower eyelid surgery and other facial plastic surgery procedures. Learn more about the benefits of Blepharoplasty - Eyelid Surgery.
Robert Kearney, MD, FACS 
4520 Executive Drive |
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4510 Executive Dr |
Stuart B. Kincaid, MD, FACS 
8929 University Center Lane |
Alfonso Camberos, MD 
12264 El Camino Real |
Roy David, MD, FACS 
3252 Holliday Ct |
Tom Pousti, MD, FACS 
8851 Center Drive |
Michael J. Halls, MD, FACS, FRCSC 
6386 Alvarado Court |
Antoine A Hallak, MD 
16766 Bernardo Center Drive |
Barry S. Handler, MD, FACS 
6699 Alvarado Road |
Munish K Batra, MD, FACS 
12264 El Camino Real |
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Blepharoplasty is surgery that is performed on the eyelids to correct droopiness by removing excess skin, fat and muscle. As you age, the muscles supporting the eyelids stretch and weaken which results in the buildup of excess fat on upper and lower lids. This can cause sagging brows, drooping upper lids and bags under the eyes. Severely drooping lids can also impair vision.
Having blepharoplasty in San Diego is usually performed in an outpatient clinic. Before deciding if eyelid surgery is right for you, you must consider the benefits and risks associated with this procedure. One benefit of an eyelid lift is that it can make you appear younger by tightening the skin around the eyes. Another advantage is that it may improve your vision if you have extremely baggy lids.
As with any surgery, there are risks involved with blepharoplasty such as infection and a reaction to anesthesia. These risks are unlikely to occur as your plastic surgeon will know your medical background and will monitor your healing progress after surgery. Other risks can include temporary numbness of the eyelids and areas surrounding the eye, dry eyes, temporary changes in vision, abnormal eyelid function and scarring. There is a minute chance of blindness that can occur due to bleeding behind the eye. This risk is very minimal, but is one that the patient should be aware of. You should talk to your plastic surgeon about these risks and any other concerns you may have about having blepharoplasty in San Diego.
Before eyelid surgery, your plastic surgeon will obtain a complete medical history for you. You will then undergo a complete physical examination. This examination includes a vision test and tear production. Your plastic surgeon may also measure parts of your eyelids. Your eyes will also be photographed from several different angles in order to help plan for eyelid surgery and to assess the immediate and long-term effects of the surgery. Your physician will also discuss with you your expectations of the eyelid surgery and what you hope to accomplish.
In order to prepare you for surgery, you will be asked to avoid taking aspirin and other drugs one week before surgery. You will also be asked to avoid sun exposure before surgery and two to three weeks thereafter. You will also need to arrange for someone to drive you to and from surgery and also spend the first night with you after surgery.
Your blepharoplasty surgeon will insert numbing medication into the eyelids and will give you a sedative intravenously to help you relax. If you are having surgery on both the upper and lower lids, your doctor will most likely work on the upper lid first. A tiny incision will be made at the natural crease of the upper lid. Excess fat, skin and muscle will be removed. The incision may be sutured with tiny stitches, and in some cases surgical tape or skin adhesives may be used. Then, the same is done to the lower lid.
The procedure usually takes less than two hours. You will spend some time in a recovery room and will be monitored for a few hours after surgery to ensure there are no complications. You will be required to use an ointment on the eyelids to protect them and to prevent dryness. Pain is minimal and healing time can be up to three weeks.
If you feel that having blepharoplasty in San Diego CA is right for you, you should contact a plastic surgeon to schedule a consultation.
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