Eyelid Surgery is otherwise known as a Blepharoplasty.
It can be performed for both the upper eyelid and lower eyelids, alone, in combination and also with a Brow lift amounts other procedures.
An upper eyelid blepharoplasty addresses excess upper eyelid skin, excess fat and also repositioning a prolapsed lacrimal (tear production) gland.
This is performed through an incision in the upper eyelid crease to reduce skin, reposition fat and also suspend the lacrimal gland. It leaves a scar in the crease of the upper eyelid.
A lower eyelid blepharoplasty addresses excess skin, excess fat, the groove below the eye (tear trough) and also lower eyelid support.
Eyelid Surgery is otherwise known as a Blepharoplasty.
It can be performed for both the upper eyelid and lower eyelids, alone, in combination and also with a Brow lift amounts other procedures.
An upper eyelid blepharoplasty addresses excess upper eyelid skin, excess fat and also repositioning a prolapsed lacrimal (tear production) gland.
This is performed through an incision in the upper eyelid crease to reduce skin, reposition fat and also suspend the lacrimal gland. It leaves a scar in the crease of the upper eyelid.
A lower eyelid blepharoplasty addresses excess skin, excess fat, the groove below the eye (tear trough) and also lower eyelid support.
This is performed by a hidden incision behind the lower eyelid internally and externally (to protect the integrity of the delicate eyelid muscles) to reposition fat, remove excess skin and resuspend the lower eyelid. If skin is removed, a scar is left just immediately below your lower eyelid eyelash line.
Blepharoplasty is often performed in combination with a Face/Neck lift, browlift and other facial rejuvenation treatments such as skin resurfacing, chin liposuction and volume replacement with fat transfer.
Blepharoplasty can be performed under either local or general anaesthesia and if performed in isolation, can be performed as a day case operation which means you can go home the same day as the surgery.
What is the aim of Blepharoplasty surgery?
To soften the signs of eyelid ageing.
An upper eyelid blepharoplasty addresses excess upper eyelid skin, excess fat and also repositioning a prolapsed lacrimal (tear production) gland. This creates a more youthful less heavy upper eyelid contour.
A lower eyelid blepharoplasty addresses excess skin, excess fat, the groove below the eye (tear trough) and also lower eyelid support. This creates a more youthful, less bulge like, lower eyelid contour with a softer tear trough and more eyelid support.
You are advised to bring younger photographs of yourself to your consultation with Dr Rory in order to discuss goals and act as a reference point.
How long will the results last?
s we become older our faces loose volume in terms of bony support and soft tissues. In addition, there is the constant effect of gravity.
These are some of the causes of the characteristic signs of eyelid ageing.
The results of a blepharoplasty will withstand time but the above factors will still have an ongoing ageing effect on eyelid appearance and this must be taken into consideration. This effect varies from patient to patient and can be difficult to predict and so individual results do vary over time.
The most longstanding outcomes from facial rejuvenation are often in those who have had combination treatments.
Combination treatments and more extensive surgery has a longer recovery period but longer lasting results.
What happens on the day of surgery?
Prior to the day of surgery you will be given the following information and it is critical to know these details ahead of time:
On the day of surgery you will be checked in by a nurse and all your details will be confirmed and you will be changed into a surgical gown.
Dr Rory will see you before your surgery to run through all the details of the surgery, the consent forms as well as performing all your surgical markings. Multiple ID checks and procedure confirmation will be performed prior to your operation as safety is a priority.
After your surgery Dr Rory will notify your friends or family to let them know the procedure has finished and put their mind at ease. Depending on the procedure he will see you after the surgery and discuss the procedure.
When you are feeling comfortable, the team will then allow you to be discharged as planned that morning. All medicines and instructions will be given to you on your discharge.
How long will the surgery take?
If done in isolation, the surgery takes approximately ninety minutes for either upper or lower blepharoplasty. This is somewhat variable and depends on the complexity of the particular case.
This does not include anaesthesia time. In total, the whole procedure may last longer.
Will the procedure be painful?
One of the primary aims of any procedure performed by Dr Rory is to create a pain free experience.
A long acting local anaesthetic agent is injected at the end of the procedure within the wound to make you comfortable.
In terms of recovery, there will be some tenderness in the surgical area and some discomfort as well as swelling in the areas around the eyes. There can be bruising extending round both eyes.
You may also experience a new sensation of tightness in your eyelid region, light senstivity and watering eyes.
What is the recovery period?
This is a minor procedure and so the recovery one week. For the first two days, careful use of ice packs are recommended.
Some antibiotic ointment and eyedrops will be prescribed for your to use in the first seven days.
During this time you can fully mobilise and are encouraged to walk around. In addition, you are advised to sleep with three to four pillows to elevate your head in order to further reduce swelling.
You should avoid bending over, strenuous activity or heavy lifting for two weeks.
Contact lens can be used after two weeks.
What should I consider when recovering from the procedure?
All the stiches are removed at one week, however the eyelid area is so delicate bruising and swelling can persist for two weeks and sometimes longer.
A slight overcorrection is always performed and so your final results are normally apparent at six weeks.
The final appearance of your scars will be at 18 months.
What is the cost of the procedure?
If performed alone, the cost of the procedure varies depending on the extent of the surgery but starts at 25,000 AED (excluding VAT) for either upper or lower blepharoplasty. This is somewhat variable and depends on the complexity of the particular case.
The final cost is determined on a case by case basis dependent on individual concerns and additional procedures. Combination surgeries will lower the price of individual surgeries if done together.
A full surgical no-commitment consultation with Dr Rory will provide all the necessary details for your particular case.
What are the risks of the procedure?
These include some discomfort, infection, risk of bleeding, swelling, asymmetry, dry eyes, watery eyes, scars in the lower eyelid that can pull the eyelid down.
The results in terms of resolution of swelling and bruising will be at approximately two weeks. This varies between patients.
A slight overcorrection is always performed and so your final results are normally apparent at three months.
Anything in particularly important I should know about the procedure?
It is an artful and technically demanding procedure with high satisfaction rates if performed in the appropriate individuals.
It is most often performed with other facial rejuvenation techniques.
The scars are well hidden and Dr Rory aims to make you look as natural as possible. Therefore planning and discussing your goals with younger photographs at your consultation is critical.
What is the follow up after the procedure?
Each patient has a follow up schedule that is different.
You will be advised by Dr Rory and his team your particular follow up journey.
Typically it involves seeing the team a week after surgery for a wound check and removal of stitches.
Thereafter, scar checks are performed at the six week point. This schedule will differ between individuals.
Who is involved in my care?
Dr Rory is the primary physician in charge of all your care. He performs all procedures himself and is meticulous about every aspect of your care.
Once he has performed a procedure on you he is available for you as your on-call doctor.
He will provide you with contact details and will be available for you. If you have any questions or concerns at any time he is available to support you.
He has trained his team around him to an exceptionally high standard from his aesthetic coordinators to aesthetic nurses.
In some instances, for example, for photography, garment fitting, wound dressings, checks or removal of stitches, his highly trained team will perform the care liasing directly with Dr Rory with real time updates.
