Understanding Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty is eyelid surgery that removes or reshapes excess skin muscle and fat from the upper or lower eyelids to improve both function and appearance With age eyelid skin stretches and supporting muscles weaken causing loose folds on the upper lids and puffiness or bags under the eyes which can make the face look tired or older than it is In advanced cases excessive upper lid skin can even interfere with the visual field and make it harder to read or drive

Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty

Upper eyelid blepharoplasty removes redundant skin and sometimes protruding fat that hangs over the natural crease The surgeon typically marks the natural fold and a planned upper limit of skin removal then makes an incision in this crease so that the scar sits in a normal line when the eyes are open Excess skin a small amount of muscle and selected fat are removed or reshaped and the incision is closed with fine sutures This can improve hooding reduce a heavy feeling of the lids and restore a more open rested look to the eyes

Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty

Lower eyelid surgery usually targets eye bags and excess lax skin One approach places the incision just below the lash line to allow removal of loose skin and fat while another transconjunctival approach uses an incision inside the eyelid to access fat without an external scar when skin quality is good Fat may be removed or repositioned over the lower orbital rim to soften hollows and blend the eyelid and cheek region Careful planning helps avoid a pulled down look and aims to maintain natural eyelid shape

Candidates and Benefits

Candidates include adults bothered by persistent eye bags sagging upper lids a tired look despite adequate sleep or impaired vision from redundant upper lid skin A thorough eye and medical history is important to assess conditions such as dry eye thyroid eye disease or bleeding risks before surgery Benefits can include a brighter more alert facial appearance better field of vision in functional cases and easier application of eye makeup \n\nAnaesthesia Recovery and Results

Blepharoplasty can be done under local anaesthesia with sedation or under general anaesthesia depending on the extent of surgery and patient preference Mild bruising swelling and a sensation of tightness are common for the first week with cold compresses head elevation and prescribed drops or ointment helping comfort and healing Most patients resume screen work and light tasks within several days and are comfortable returning to social activities in about one to two weeks while fine swelling and scar maturation continue to improve over several months

Why Choose Livasa Hospital for Blepharoplasty

Livasa Hospital in Punjab offers eyelid surgery within a multi speciality set up where plastic surgeons work closely with ophthalmology and anaesthesia teams for comprehensive assessment and safe care Evidence based protocols are followed for pre operative evaluation intra operative monitoring and follow up ensuring that both cosmetic and functional goals are addressed in a personalised manner

NAP Contact Details Amritsar Unit

Livasa Hospital Amritsar
Airport Road Amritsar Punjab 143001