Some of the first signs of aging occur in the eye area. Although there are many creams and lotions on the market that claim to slow this process, there is no real cure for drooping eyebrows, crowsfeet and sagging upper eyelids as well as under-eye “bags”, other than surgical intervention.
In some cases, the condition is clearly due to familial tendency (heredity), and in these cases decline of the eye area can occur at a fairly early age.
Environmental pollution, smoking, extreme and frequent sun exposure, poor nutrition, stress, chronic insomnia and habitual rubbing or tugging of the eye area can also cause the aforementioned condition.
Blepharoplasty can be performed as an isolated procedure but often is performed as part of an accompanying surgery, most generally in association with rhytidectomy. Depending upon this, and the preferences of the surgeon, the surgical intervention will be made under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia.
Under the skin and orbicular muscle (muscles surrounding the eye) exist compartments that contain fat. This fat is surgically reduced/ removed to eliminate the appearance of “bags”.
Depending on the muscular tension of the eyelids, the surgeon may also surgically fix orbicular muscles, thus restoring normal youthful muscle tension in the orbicular area.
Incisions in the upper eyelids are made in the natural crease lines, thus minimizing any visible scarring. Excess skin is removed when suitable, as well as excess fatty deposits. Incisions in the lower lids are made inferior and very close to the eyelash line.
Immediately following the procedure, the patient’s eyes will usually be covered with moist gauze dressings, which will remain for a day. The sutures commonly are covered with surgical tape for the first few days (3-4 days).
There is usually some bruising associated, especially if the patient has lower eyelid surgery. There will be a week or two of “black eyes”. The upper lids may show some swelling and bruising as well for a week or two. Stitches generally remain in for 7-10 days.
You will most likely look like a prizefighter for a while following blepharoplasty, and will want to keep your dark glasses handy for public outings. This is both cosmetic and medical in purpose, as it is not uncommon to have a bit of intolerance to light for a couple of weeks.
Other possible minor irritations and discomforts following this surgery are hematoma and subconjunctival conjunctivitis (blood collections under the eyelids or in the eyeball itself). These resolve themselves on their own or with suitable medical treatment (eyedrops).
Sometimes during the first days or weeks following surgery, the patient may not be able to totally close the eyelids, mainly during sleep. This is normal; the orbicular muscles recover their normal tone on their own, possibly helped along with appropriate exercises.
Because of the increased field of vision that many patients experience following this type of surgery, there is a bit of an adjustment period necessary (again, roughly 2-3 weeks to feel “comfortable”). The scars that can be visible are normally fine reddened or purplish lines that resolve themselves within several weeks of surgery.
Several additional techniques exist, including the utilization of laser therapy to reduce crow’s feet, in particular. The result of this surgical intervention is very favorable and lasting, and in general the bags of the eyelids do not usually reappear.
Plastic surgery has historically been viewed as an exclusive and costly service only the rich and famous could afford to pursue. Not anymore.
With even the most dramatic and promising cosmetic surgery procedures becoming safer, more common and far less complicated than ever as well as a growing inventory of options now available for financing plastic surgery of all forms is becoming an increasingly popular life-enhancement choice for the middle class.
As a plastic surgeon in California I can say that our plastic surgery center in Beverly Hills is a good case in point. People in the entertainment industry seeking enhancement surgeries and other cosmetic reconstruction now share seats in our waiting room with mothers from the suburbs, college coeds and a growing number of men from a wide variety of ethnic backgrounds. At our center, we may have many clients from the entertainment industry, but we treat everybody like a celebrity.
There is a distinct demographic shift taking place today. Plastic surgery is becoming a growing phenomenon among the middle class because the perception that it is exclusively an option for rich white women is waning. We are seeing people from all walks of life seeking cosmetic surgery – people from a wide variety of age groups, ethnicities, family situations, and economic stations.
Rodeo Drive Plastic Surgery also offers our patients customized plastic surgery financing packages to cover individual procedures, such the "Rodeo Drive Mommy Makeover" a popular choice for large numbers of Latino women in their 20's and 30's. The mommy makeover includes a tummy tuck, breast lift and frequently a breast augmentation with a small breast implant. The procedure helps the moms get their body back to the way it was before they began having babies.
Financing plastic surgery is becoming a popular option for those who do not have cash set aside. Others are socking money away for a variety of procedures, much as they would for any luxury item or family vacation. A lot of people save up for the surgery, and others chose to do plastic surgery financing. They are shifting their views on the expenses involved and see surgery as an important investment and first step toward an enhancement plan for the rest of their lives.
Part of the change comes because today’s plastic surgery is performed using improved technology. This results in less expensive and safer procedures with less down time. So now people with responsibilities both at work and at home can take time out for procedures, removing plastic surgery from the exclusive provenance of the leisure class.
We also are doing most cosmetic surgery procedures in outpatient plastic surgery centers which greatly improves the ease and convenience of procedures when compared to those done in the hospital setting.
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'Achieving Facial Harmony': Cosmetic Surgery Times Features Dr. Slupchynskyj's Patented S-implant In Recent Article Cosmetic Surgery Times, a publishing industry leader in the cosmetic surgery arena, featured Dr. Oleh Slupchynskyj in a recent article on March 1st, 2007, "Achieving Facial Harmony: Novel S-implant addresses complexities of African-American rhinoplasty." The article subject, "Achieving Facial Harmony," is timely based on the steady increase in plastic surgery procedures among ethnic groups. [click link for full article] Publ.Date : Tue, 15 May 2007 12:00:00 PDT
American Society For Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Warns Patients To Steer Clear Of Injection Fat Loss Treatments The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) released today a warning against the use of injection fat loss treatments. Patients are advised to avoid these procedures, which are commonly known as lipolysis, mesotherapy, or the brand names Lipodissolve and Lipostabil. Although marketed as fat loss treatments, these procedures are scientifically unproven, lacking any objective data on safety and efficacy. [click link for full article] Publ.Date : Tue, 15 May 2007 00:00:00 PDT
Only 15 Percent Of Bariatric Patients Follow-up With Plastic Surgery, ASPS Report Says Bariatric surgery to treat morbid obesity is poised to become the most prevalent major surgery in the United States. However, while most bariatric patients consider plastic surgery to re-contour their bodies after losing weight, less than 15 percent of patients will actually have it, according to a Safety and Efficacy Report in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(R), the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). [click link for full article] Publ.Date : Tue, 15 May 2007 00:00:00 PDT
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