Blepharoplasty is a type of surgery on your eyelid. As you get older sometimes your eyelid tends to stretch and your muscles supporting them weaken. This can result in blocking your vision, especially your peripheral vision. That is why it is important to take care of it. Blepharoplasty can eliminate these problems and help you see better. This procedure can be done on both the upper and lower eyelids depending on the severity. 

How should I prepare for blepharoplasty surgery?

Before the surgery you can meet with an eye specialist to discuss your medical history and your expectations. If you have any questions about the surgery this would be a great time to ask them. Your doctor is here to help you. If you are smoking you will be asked to stop. 

During the procedure you will be giving numbing medication injected into your eyelids and medication to help you relax. If you are doing both upper and lower eyelids. Your doctor will typically start with the upper eyelid first taking out excess skin, muscle, and possibly even some fat. The same thing will then be done to the lower eyelid. 

After the surgery is over you will be kept for a few hours for monitoring to make sure there are no complications. You will then be able to go home. For the first few days it is important to just take it easy. You may experience some pain and swelling but that will eventually go away. For about a week avoid doing anything to actively give your eyes the time they need to heal. 

You may want to think about getting blepharoplasty if you have drooping or sagging eyelids. Removing the extra tissue will help improve your vision. If you think that our Blepharoplasty Provo Surgery is right for you give us a call today!