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Why Eyelid Surgery is Important?

Eyelid surgery is a common procedure performed for drooping upper eyelids. While the surgery is often performed to restore the more youthful appearance, there are many situations in which eyelid surgery is medically necessary to improve vision or function. The condition of drooping upper eyelids can occur as a result of several different diagnoses, which may be treated differently. The most common diagnoses are dermatochalasis (excess eyelid skin), and blepharoptosis .  Blepharoplasty is a surgery to remove excess skin from the upper or lower eyelids. This is different from blepharoptosis surgery, which usually involves tightening of the muscles that elevate the eyelid. When is Eyelid Surgery Medically Necessary? The most important factor in determining the medical necessity of eyelid surgery is based on subjective findings, or the patient’s symptoms. Typically a patient will already know if their eyelids are causing problems with their activities of daily living, such as tr

Eyelid Surgery by Dr Chytra

Eyelid Surgery which is also called as  Blepharoplasty .   It involves removing excess drooping skin, muscles and fat pads from near the  eyelids . Based on the need of the patient, blepharoplasty can be functional and cosmetic. Functional blepharoplasty is performed solely due to medical reasons.  An  eyelid surgery   will not eliminate dark circles under the  eyes , crow's feet, or other facial  wrinkles . It is often done along with other procedures such as  laser resurfacing , filler injections, or  forehead lifts . The Eyelid Aging Process: As your age increases so does the  skin  ages, it gradually loses its elasticity . A lack of elasticity and  the constant pull from gravity causes excessive skin to collect on the upper and lower eyelids.  Excess skin on the lower eyelid causes  wrinkles  and bulges. On the upper eyelids, an extra fold of skin can hang over the eyelashes and get in the way of seeing. Will the Results of Eyelid Surgery Be Permanent? Upper eyel