Month: May 2021
Things to do before an eye-lid bag surgery
What is eye-lid bag surgery?
Ear-lid bag surgery is a surgical cosmetic procedure that is done to remove wrinkles and excess fat in the lower eye area. Natural elasticity and Fat padding are lost as a person age which makes the lower eyelid area puffy, wrinkled and baggy. Eye-lid bag surgery makes a person look younger by smoothening the under-eye area. It is also known as Blepharoplasty. Following are things to do before an eye-lid bag surgery:
1. Know about the procedure of the surgery
The process of eye-lid bag surgery will consist of the following steps, like a surgeon will carry out the surgery with local or general anesthesia. An incision is made to remove the excess skin and fat tissue and stitches and glues are used to close the incision. The procedure lasts for about 1-3 hours. It is very important to know about the procedure before opting for the surgery. A doctor is the best person to contact and communicate in this matter.
2. Know about the costs of the surgery
When you are researching or making your mind about a surgery, the thing that strikes your mind is how much an eye-lid surgery will cost? The eye-lid surgery doesn’t put a burden on your pockets. Generally, an eye-lid surgery costs includes: the surgeon’s fee, hospital or surgical facility costs, anesthetic fees, medication prescription costs and medical test costs.
3. Know about the recovery time
After the surgery, a person may experience some swelling or bruising or irritation. They may face dryness and discomfort in their eyes. This does not persist for more than two weeks.
4. Know about the medicines
The doctor or surgeon prescribes medication, lotions, and cold compresses to provide some relief to the eyes. They may also suggest wearing darkly tinted sunglasses outside until their eyes are completely healed. Healing usually takes a few months.
5. Know about the side-effects
The risks may include:
- Dryness in the eyes.
- Sensitivity to sun and light.
- Bruising and swelling around the eyes.
- Might develop some infections and experience difficulty in closing the eyes.
- Might face bleeding
- Might develop ectropion, an outward rolling of the lower eyelid
- Might face scarring
- Might see changes in vision, which can be temporary or permanent
- Might have to bear pain, which can be temporary or permanent (in rare cases)
These risks last a few months. In order to avoid facing long- term risks, it is important to choose the right healthcare facility and doctors that assist you and assure you in the best way possible.
6. Prepare for the surgery
You should avoid doing these things before the eye-lid bag surgery:
- Avoid smoking before and after surgery.
- Do not intake any food or beverages that a doctor tells you to avoid.
- Avoid having anti-inflammatory drugs, such as aspirin or ibuprofen.
- Avoid taking herbal supplements.
7. Efficacy of the procedure
It removes and treats:
- Asymmetry of the lower eyelids
- Baggy under-eye area
- Eyelid sagging
- Eyelid skin wrinkling
- Dark under-eye circles
Dr. V S Rathore
Dr. V.S. Rathore is focused on taking care of the well-being of his patients since 2003. He is involved in calculating the procedures required to achieve and meet his patient’s demands carefully and precisely, and give a boost to their self-confidence for more than 18 years. He has successfully performed more than 9000 surgeries and over 2100 hair transplants.
The inspiration of Dr. Rathore to become a surgeon was after seeing many patients suffering from various kinds of trauma, who find it very difficult to get surgery. He attended Kolkata Medical College where he pursued his Master of Surgery degree in general surgery and M.Ch. in plastic surgery. Over 5000 patients consulted to Dr. Rathore due to his dedication and enthusiasm to bolster his patients towards a better quality of life and well-being.
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