What Is Blepharoplasty and How Is It Performed?

Wednesday, July 08, 2009 3:07 PM

Dr. Sanjiv R. Kumar M.D of Sonterra Laser Med Spa describes the importance and technique behind blepharoplasty.

This is an excerpt, the entire story is on our affiliate website SanAntonioHealthAndBeauty.com

The eyes are the focal point during human communication. We pay so much attention to the eyelid skin surrounding a person’s eyes during conversation and eye contact. Because of this, it is not surprising that every year one hundred thousand men and women choose blepharoplasty to improve their appearance. Aging changes of the eyelid can convey an inappropriate message of tiredness or sadness. In some cases, the eyelid drooping can be significant enough to block vision. Blepharoplasty corrects these problems and can remove puffiness and bags under the eyes.

What causes bags under the eyes? Sun damage is one pathologic process that contributes to this problem. Genetic factors may also contribute. The orbital septum and eyelid muscles are normally responsible for holding back the orbital fat. As they become weak, the orbital fat protrudes due to the action of gravity. Blepharoplasty is defined as excision of excessive eyelid skin, with or without orbital fat. The surgery has the effect of tightening the periorbital structures to give a more youthful appearance. The procedure is performed under local anesthetic as an outpatient or office procedure. In the past, surgical steel instruments were used but most offices

Read the entire article at SanAntonioHealthAndBeauty.com

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