St. George Cosmetic Surgery Center
Blepharoplasty
At St. George Cosmetic Surgery Center In Utah
Your eyes are a vital part of daily life. They help you see and experience the world around you and play an important part in communication. As the skin around your eyes ages, it can lose elasticity and start to sag, leading to a perpetually tired look. You may also notice puffiness or signs of aging around your upper or lower eyelids, which can make this delicate skin wrinkle and cause your eyelids to droop.
Dr. Ahmed of St. George Cosmetic Surgery Center is a skilled plastic surgeon with years of eyelid surgery experience. He can remove fat pockets, tighten the skin around your eyes, and take years off your facial profile with blepharoplasty surgery in St. George, Utah.
What Are The Benefits Of Eyelid Surgery?
You may be surprised by the number of benefits blepharoplasty surgery can provide patients of St. George Cosmetic Surgery Center. Eyelid surgery offers:
- A refreshed look
- A safe and effective procedure
- The possibility of improved vision
- The removal of fat deposits from the upper and lower lids
- Better self-confidence
- Surgical techniques that limit the appearance of scarring
- A customizable surgery
- Improved sagging and wrinkled skin around the eyes
- Correction of a monolid (little to no visible eyelid crease on the upper lid)
- A natural-looking enhancement that showcases your unique beauty
Why Should You Choose St. George Cosmetic Surgery Center For Your Blepharoplasty?
Your eyes–and the skin surrounding them–are delicate and vulnerable facial features. When you decide to undergo eyelid surgery, you need to know that you can trust your plastic surgeon and their team to produce good results that suit your unique facial structure.
Dr. Mustafa Ahmed has the skills and experience to know how to correct and enhance your eyelids during surgery. Though the adjustments may be minor, the results will dramatically improve your appearance. Dr. Ahmed and the staff at St. George Cosmetic Surgery Center can produce a refreshed aesthetic appearance that gives you a younger look and helps you feel more confident.
Your Blepharoplasty Surgery In St. George, Utah
Once you choose to have eyelid surgery, you’ll need to find a clinic with an excellent facial plastic surgeon. Dr. Ahmed has years of experience in plastic surgeries, including blepharoplasty and many other facial procedures.
Consultation
Your journey at St. George Cosmetic Surgery Center starts when you attend a consultation with Dr. Ahmed. Here, Dr. Ahmed will listen to you explain what you hope to accomplish with eyelid surgery. He will then ask you about your medical history and any current health conditions to see if blepharoplasty is best for you. Feel free to ask questions or voice any concerns you may have about eyelid surgery to Dr. Ahmed during this appointment so you can know the facts and be completely confident in your decisions.
Blepharoplasty Surgery
While upper and lower blepharoplasty are effective individual surgeries, you can choose to combine them to enhance the appearance of the skin above and below your eyes. Dr. Ahmed performs the highest quality upper, lower, and combination eyelid surgery in St. George, UT.
Upper Blepharoplasty
Dr. Ahmed removes excess skin and fat deposits from your eyelids during upper blepharoplasty. The incision will be in the natural crease of your eyelid, helping hide it and preventing noticeable scarring.
This procedure will decrease the drooping and sagging skin of the upper lids and create eyes that look more alert and rejuvenated. It also helps define your lid and gives you an aesthetically pleasing eyelid crease.
Lower Blepharoplasty
Eyelid surgery on the lower lid can improve bags under the eyes, hollow-looking dark circles, and wrinkling or sagging skin. The incisions will be near the lower lash line, so your eyelashes will likely hide them.
Dr. Ahmed will remove fat pockets that cause your eyes to look puffy; however, if you have hollow under eyes, he will reposition fat to create a less tired appearance. Dr. Ahmed will then tighten the skin to complete your newly refreshed and youthful look.
Recovery Timeline
The time it takes to recover from blepharoplasty will vary depending on whether you had a combination of upper and lower eyelid surgery. Upper blepharoplasty patients generally recover enough to get back to their daily routines after one to two weeks. Lower blepharoplasty recovery may take a bit longer–between two to four weeks. Your recovery time depends on factors such as age, health, and whether you choose to have additional facial surgery simultaneously.
What Are The Restrictions After Blepharoplasty?
There are some things you shouldn’t do after blepharoplasty. Avoiding the following when you head home for recovery may help you get your desired surgical outcome:
- Don’t touch or rub your eyes for a week or so following blepharoplasty (other than following Dr. Ahmed’s incision care instructions–just make sure your hands are clean!).
- Avoid using your phone, watching TV, or reading immediately after surgery. Your eyes need time to heal. Instead, try listening to music, podcasts, or audiobooks until Dr. Ahmed okays limited screen time.
- Strenuous exercise and being too active after surgery can raise your blood pressure and lead to more bleeding, bruising, and swelling. Too much physical activity may also affect your results.
- Wearing contact lenses too soon can irritate your eyes and may put you at risk of infection if your incisions haven’t fully healed.
- Smoking and alcohol can both impact your body’s healing process and lead to less-than-ideal results as well as potential complications.
- Stay out of direct sun for a couple of weeks post-surgery to protect your eyes. When you leave the house, wear a high SPF sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses to shield your eyes.
Who Is Not A Good Candidate For Blepharoplasty?
Some factors may affect your eligibility for blepharoplasty, such as:
- A history of or current eye conditions like glaucoma, retina detachment, or dry eyes
- A diagnosis of medical conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure
- Any type of thyroid disease
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Unrealistic expectations about the results of blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty At St. George Cosmetic Surgery Center, Utah
Your eyes are incredibly delicate and important facial features; you need a highly skilled and qualified surgeon to perform your blepharoplasty. Dr. Ahmed will consider your goals and concerns as he works with you to plan a customized eyelid surgery. Blepharoplasty at St. George Cosmetic Surgery Center removes fatty deposits and bags from your eyelids, gets rid of excess skin that sags and makes you look tired, and tightens the remaining eyelid skin to give you a brighter, refreshed appearance.
FAQ
What Should You Avoid Before Eyelid Surgery?
There are some things you can do before blepharoplasty to help avoid risks and complications while also increasing your chances of getting good results from the surgery. Things to avoid before your eyelid surgery in St. George, Utah, are alcohol, smoking, anti-inflammatory pain medications, specific prescriptions, and eating or drinking within eight hours of your surgery. You also shouldn’t wear jewelry, contacts, or makeup to your surgical appointment. Dr. Ahmed and his staff will give you detailed pre-op instructions with the specific times and restrictions for your eyelid surgery.
What Is The Best Time Of Year To Have Eyelid Surgery?
The best time of year to have eyelid surgery depends on your personal preferences and what season works best for you. For instance, people working in the education system may prefer to have their blepharoplasty in the summer months; this allows them time off work so they can devote as much time as necessary to healing. Others may favor blepharoplasty in the winter months. Benefits of late-year eyelid surgery include less direct and harsh sunlight and the potential for a lighter work schedule, which may mean more time off to recover.
What Is The Most Common Complication Of Blepharoplasty?
The most common risks and complications after eyelid surgery are bleeding, dry or irritated eyes, infection, and scarring. Some patients may have temporary changes in vision, eye muscle injuries, and a difference in skin pigmentation near the surgical site. If you don’t choose a qualified plastic surgeon for your blepharoplasty, the surgeon may remove too much skin, which can cause your eyelids to be too tight and not allow your eyes to close completely. This complication will likely require revision surgery.
The best way to avoid complications–and additional surgery–is to choose a skilled plastic surgeon for your eyelid lift in St. George, UT. Dr. Ahmed is highly experienced in blepharoplasty and has performed the procedure many times–safely and successfully.
How Much Downtime Do You Need For Eyelid Surgery?
Generally, it takes 10 to 14 days for patients to feel able to go back to work. Since it is possible to have bruising after two weeks, you may wish to wait three weeks if you want to be free of bruising and have significantly less swelling around your eyes. It may take a few months for the swelling to resolve completely and for your final results to be visible.
