Do you need an Eyelid lift?

Yearly, one hundred thousand men and women choose to have eyelid surgery to improve the way they look.  Having saggy eye lids, wrinkles or sagging skin around the eyes may present an overtiring, aged and stressed out look. Eyelid surgery Toronto corrects these problems and helps you look less worn and tired.  Eye lid surgery that is also known as blepharoplasty or eye lift is one of the most common surgeries in Toronto. Commonly this procedure is performed as a single procedure where the dark circles, fine lines and wrinkles are improved. However it is common that with a blepharoplasty procedure, your facial plastic surgeon Toronto may recommend a brow lift, facelift, or skin resurfacing to achieve the best results.
When preparing to have eyelid surgery, it is important to inform your facial plastic surgeon Toronto that you are being treated by an ophthalmologist.   He or she should be told if you are having visual problems or any other difficulties such as dry eyes.  The tone of your eyelids will be checked.  On the day of surgery, no makeup should be worn and a button down shirt should be worn.  Avoid any medication that may thin the blood such as aspirin, anti-inflammatory medication at least two weeks before the surgery and one week after your blepharoplasty Toronto surgery.  Smoking can increase your surgery risks and interfere with circulation and healing.
Blepharoplasty Toronto is commonly an outpatient procedure which will allow you to go home the same day.  A responsible adult must accompany you home and stay with you the first 24 hours following your surgery.  
On the day of your surgery, your facial plastic surgeon Toronto will measure the skin to be removed from the eyelids. On the upper eyelids, the incision is made along the normal folds of the lid.  The excessive skin is then removed. On the lower eyelid, the incision is just under the eyelashes.   If there is excessive fat, it will be removed as well.  Your facial plastic surgeon may also recommend laser resurfacing to address fine lines around eye at the same time. 
After the eye lid surgery Toronto it is recommended that you apply a cold compress to help with any discomfort that you may have for the first few hours of surgery.  There is little pain associated with blepharoplasty surgery.   Rest is recommended for the first days following the surgery and sleeping elevated to help reduce unnecessary swelling. Normal activities can be resumed after 10 days and excessive exercise after 3 weeks.  Complete healing of the eyelid surgery Toronto will normally take four to six months.  The scars are almost invisible.
For more information contact your facial plastic surgeon Toronto at 416.229.1050 or visit www.artoffacialsurgery.com.