Thursday 28 March 2013

Blepharoplasty surgery and its various types

Advancements in cosmetic processes have made it possible to change the look of a person completely. From nasal appearance to dental changes, all is now possible with the help cosmetic surgeons who are proficient in the task.

Amongst all forms of cosmetic surgeries, blepharoplasty surgery is the most popular form, simply because of the fact that eyes are those parts of the body where the first signs of ageing appear. This surgical procedure is further categorized into three sub-types depending upon the organ involved. What are those; let us have a look –

Upper Eyelid Surgery –droopiness of eyes is a common problem faced by people because of the increasing effects of age. This fat deposition affects upper eyelids the most. This is what led to the coming of a treatment dedicated to get rid of droopy eyes with the help of this procedure. Apart from getting rid of the fat deposits, the operation also takes care of the puffiness at the inner corners as well as the middle of the upper eyelid, and thereby giving the person a much youthful appearance.

Lower Eyelid Treatment – this is the second form of this treatment that takes care of the lower eye’s appearance. As a part of the lower eyelid surgery, the surgeon will get rid of the ageing lines that start appearing for the first time at these regions. With the help of this procedure, the person can appear a lot younger, considering the fact that eye bags in the lower eye can give a much older and boring look.

Ethnic Eyelid Operation – well, we all know that people from different ethnic groups have different facial features, such as eyes, nose as well others. Now, this procedure is developed especially for Asian people who are looking to give their eyes a more Caucasian appearance. Surgeons also call it as Asian Eyelid Operation or Double Eyelid Treatment. The surgery involves making changes in the orbital septum (a part of the eye structure that extends towards the margin of the eye).

These are the three main forms of this treatment that you can undergo depending upon what your problem is. Before you actually take a decision it is always a good option to consult a cosmetic surgeon who can guide you with all the pros and cons related to the process. So, make sure you do a thorough research on the topic and spend considerable amount of time thinking on how you should proceed with the treatment.

Wednesday 13 March 2013

Misconceptions Uncovered-Blepharoplasty

“Window to our soul”, eyes are the most significant feature of facial appearance. Unluckily, eyelids are the main feature of our face that exhibits the first signs of ageing. Nobody wants tired looks and old kind of appearance.

Therefore, many people look for plastic surgery to reverse the effects of ageing with the help of a procedure known as blepharoplasty. Also referred to as eyelid lift or eye tuck, blepharoplasty in NYC, is one of the most frequently performed procedures used to remove excess fats from the upper eyelids and to remove puffy bags under the lower eyelids, thus to give people more youthful appearance.

Despite of commonality of eyelid lift-up procedure, there are number of misconceptions floating around this cosmetic procedure that exist as people unknowingly pass on misinformation. Let's understand the facts:

Myth#1: Eyelid lift procedure removes the crow’s feet: Unfortunately, this myth is not true. Crow feet occur as a result of repeated movement of eyelids muscles surround the eyes. Muscles around the eyes get contacted as a result of smile and blinking, thus causes wrinkled skin. With the passage of time, these lines become enduring. Eyelid lift NYC helps to remove excess fat that causes puffy bags. However, this procedure tightens the skin, but as it is a natural activity, eye muscles continue to contact and results crow feet.

Myth#2: It leaves visible scars: We should be thankful to technology that has presented us a gift of performing eyelid job without leaving visible scars. Traditionally, surgeons perform this procedure making incisions on the lower eyelid area. But, modern technology allows cosmetic surgeons to perform this job with a laser and leaves no scars. This type of eyelid procedure is known as transconjunctival laser lower blepharoplasty.

Myth#3: The job is too expensive: The average cost that a cosmetic surgeon charges for the procedure depend upon his/her expertise and experience in the same field. Generally, it costs approximately $2,480. Many surgeons allow patients to do payments in instalments.

Myth#4: It is extremely painful during and after procedure: It is not at all concealed that pain is associated in every case. With the help of general anaesthesia pain can be kept away. Eyelid lift-up surgery is not associated with pain even after it is performed. One more thing, patient may experience bruising, swelling, and mild pain and such mild pains can be removed by taking pain-relieving medicines as prescribed by your surgeon. One should not take medicines like aspirin, naproxen, ibuprofen and other that are known to thing blood.