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Considering eyelid surgery
How Do You Know Eyelid Surgery Is For You? | Suncoast Eye Center in Hudson, Florida
EYELID SURGERY -IS IT FOR YOU?
Eyelid surgery produces very pleasing results and has become a popular outpatient procedure. Patients experience improved peripheral vision, greater ocular comfort and boast a more youthful appearance after surgery.Often a sign of aging, sagging eyelids may:
- Impair Vision
- Cause Eye Irritation
- Convey tired, Weary Appearance.
- Cause Headaches from using Brow Muscles
Many patients report headaches from using brow muscles in their foreheads to lift eyebrows and skin around their eyes in order to see.
THE CONSULTATION
We believe a well informed patient is a happy patient. It is important to discuss your expectations and to ask any questions you may have during your initial visit. Your examination will include a comprehensive vision analysis. Appropriate treatment will be recommended based on your results. Insurance may cover your surgery if vision is impaired.
THE SURGERY
Eyelid surgery involves tightening loose muscles and removing sagging skin and excess fat tissue from around the eyes. Incisions are made along the natural lines of the eyelids, and are hidden by natural folds of the skin after surgery. Surgery is performed on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia and lasts approximately 40 minutes. As a patient of the Suncoast Eye Center, your surgery is performed in the privacy of our specialized Eye Surgery Institute.
THE RECOVERY
Following surgery, you will be given post operative instructions. Cold compresses are applied to ease discomfort and to reduce swelling and bruising. We recommend that you continue to apply these at regular intervals over the next 24 to 36 hours.
Excessive tearing and sensitivity to light may occur for a few days. Sunglasses will protect your eyes from sunlight and wind. You can resume your normal activities one week after surgery.
Excessive tearing and sensitivity to light may occur for a few days. Sunglasses will protect your eyes from sunlight and wind. You can resume your normal activities one week after surgery.