Eyelid Surgery Can Give Your Face the Look You Desire!

Aesthetically modifying the eyes and getting rid of the extra mass around the eye lid – both upper and lower is called as Blepharoplasty or Eyelid Surgery. This can correct the defects, deformities or disfigurations around the eyes and give your face a perfect look. Excess tissue, skin and fat can be surgically removed and any deformities in shape and size can be corrected.

The procedure includes the restoration of the aesthetics of the eye region by eliminating excess skin and tissues, smoothening the eye muscles, tightening the underlying supporting structures and resecting and re-draping the excess fat.

Surgical Procedure

The eyelid surgery is performed by making an incision externally along the natural skin lines of the eye lids – both upper and lower. The creases can later on hide the scars from the view. This is especially true for the scars below the eye lashes.

Another technique used in eyelid surgery is making an incision from the conjunctiva which is the interior surface of the lower eyelid. The main advantage of such a surgery is that it removes the extra tissue without leaving a visible scar exteriorly. This kind of surgery however does not allow the removal of the excess eyelid skin. That will have to be removed from the outside.

The surgical procedure usually takes up to three hours to complete. There are some factors you will need to know and understand in order to take post operative care. There will be some amount of initial swelling and bruising. This will however subside within the first two weeks of surgery. To see the final results of blepharoplastic surgery, it will take several months.

It is best to take a pre and post photograph of the eye region in order to make a comparison and understand the difference. It takes four weeks for the stitch (that hold the eye lids in place during healing) to dissolve.

These techniques for eyelift surgery have been developed by ancient Greeks and Romans. Several books have been written and data has been collected for these procedures.

Other techniques that are more advanced and less operative are – laser techniques.

Improving the appearance of your face could be as simple as lifting an eyelid but make sure that your select a reputed hospital with specialist surgeons performing the surgery. You can give your eyes that sparkling look with a simple eye lift surgery.

For Beautification or For Structural Correction – Know All About Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty or nose reshaping enhances the facial harmony of the face. It is not only used for beautification, but also for correcting the structural defects in the nose. With Rhinoplasty, you can change the size of the nose, width of the bridge, correction of any humps or depressions on the nose. It can also correct nasal tips that are enlarged, bulbous, drooping, upturned or hooked. Nostrils that are large or wide can also be corrected.

Nose reshaping surgery can be used to improve an obstructed airway or deviated septum and better alignment for smooth air flow.

What happens during the surgery?

The surgeon makes an incision to access the bones and the cartilage. These incisions are generally made from the inside of the nose so that they will not be visible after the surgery. During surgery, the surgeon removes some part of the bone or the cartilage or adds some from another part of the body. Sometimes synthetic fillers are used for this purpose. The shape of the nose is re – arranged and the skin and tissue is re – draped over the structure of the nose. A splint is placed to support the new shape of the nose.

General anesthesia may be used or local anesthesia may be used for this purpose. The usual hospital stay after the surgery is 1 day if there are no complications.

Post Surgery

The bandaging around the nose will take one week to be removed. You might experience puffyness around the eyes and nose. Cold compression will help reduce the swelling and also reduce the pain. If the pain is too much, your doctor will recommend a painkiller.

The results of plastic surgery can be significant depending on the kind of job done – like minor structure changes or major corrections.

Risks of cosmetic surgery on the nose

Amongst the risks involved, you can expect temporary bleeding and bruising, but any major problems should be immediately reported to the doctor. Injury or heavy bleeding on the wall that separates your nose. Skin problems and irritation from bandaging. Any kind of infections or nasal blockage should also be reported. Swelling inside the nose should also be mentioned to your doctor.

Nose is one of the most prominent features of the face and changes made to the nose can impact your overall appearance and in turn your self-image. Make sure that your have realistic expectations from the outcomes of the surgery and then make a decision. Talk to your doctor and get advice before you decide.