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Blepharoplasty Nevada - Eyelid Surgery Nevada

Contact these eyelid surgery specialists in Nevada, offering blepharoplasty, upper and lower eyelid surgery and other facial plastic surgery procedures. Learn more about the benefits of Blepharoplasty - Eyelid Surgery.

Hayley Brown, MD, FACS
Desert Hills Plastic Surgery Center

10001 S. Eastern
Henderson, NV 89052

Kent Gabriel, MD, FACS
Kent Gabriel, MD, FACS

1001 Mountain Street
Carson City, NV 89703

Himansu Shah, MD, FACS
Signature Institute of Aesthetic

3035 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway
Henderson, NV 89052

Marcus L. Peterson, MD, FACS
The Center for Advanced Plastic

2610 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy.
Henderson, NV 89052

Brian J Parker, MD
 

9499 W Charleston
Las Vegas, NV 89117

Samir Pancholi, DO
Cosmetic Surgery of Las Vegas

8068 West Sahara Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89117

George Alexander, MD, FACS
 

1725 Village Center Circle
Las Vegas, NV 89134

J. Robert Rhodes, MD, FACS
Center for Advanced Plastic Surgery

501 Rancho Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89106

Stephen M Miller, MD, FACS
 

8435 S. Eastern Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89123

Goesel Anson, MD
Plastic Surgery Associates

8530 W Sunset Road
Las Vegas, NV 89113

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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 Nevada 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 Nevada.

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 Nevada 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 NV is right for you, you should contact a plastic surgeon to schedule a consultation.

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