Benefits of Revision Eyelid Surgery

1. Benefits of Revision Eyelid Surgery Revision eyelid surgery is known as blepharoplasty and is a surgical procedure offered to those suffering from droopy eyelids. Droopy eyelids can happen at any age. Some babies are born with it, some develop it in their later years. There are a number of causes associated with this condition. C a u s e s The causes include genetics, excessive eye rubbing, nerve damage to the eyelid from an injury or surgery and age. Unfortunately age does play a factor in this condition, as the skin and muscles of the eye weakens. The good news is that revision eyelid surgery is an effective and efficient treatment solution which is offered as a day case, where the patient can return home for recovery in comfort. The surgery is offered for cosmetic and functional reasons. Bear in mind your insurance may not cover it if you are having the surgery performed for cosmetic reasons. In the event the eyelids are having a negative impact on your sight, this is considered functional and should be covered by your insurance. B e n e f i t s o f R e v i s i o n E y e l i d S u r g e r y The benefits include a more youthful appearance. If you suffer from droopy eyelids, then you look older than you are. You may even be self-conscious about the eyelids and worried what others think. Once the surgery has been performed, patients feel younger and they look younger which has a welcome boost in self- esteem levels moving forward.

2. Another benefit of revision eyelid surgery is that you won't look as tired. Have you noticed how many people are saying you look tired lately? This could be a result of your droopy eyelids, along with whether you suffer from black bags under your eyes. Revision eyelid surgery is carried out on the top eyelid, helping to open the eye and improve vision as a result. Further, you will find that your vision is improved. Those suffering from this condition, find that their eyelids cover their eye when reading, watching television, even when driving. Once the eyelid revision surgery has been performed, they can see clearer and their field of vision isn't affected. The final benefit of revision eyelid surgery is that the patient gets a welcome confidence boost once their eyes are more open and they look younger and less tired. T h e P r o c e s s The good news is that revision eyelid surgery is a very common surgery performed throughout the world. While an invasive surgery, it doesn't take a long time to heal and you can be back home the same day. You will be required to have an appointment with an oculoplastic surgeon. Usually you are referred by your ophthalmologist for this. You will have a consultation where your eyelid issues are discussed in detail. During this consultation the oculoplastic surgeon will discuss the options available, eyelid revision surgery is usually the only course of Acton with this condition. You will be booked in for surgery on your chosen date. The surgery is a day case, so you will be required to arrive at a set time, you will have your operation in the operating theatre and then you can return home for comfortable recovery. The entire revision eyelid surgery usually takes around an hour. After which you can go home. The surgery involves you being under sedation, you can choose a local or general anaesthetic or a mixture of the two. The surgeon will cut a small a piece out of each eyelid and ask you to open and close your eyes to ensure your eyes can close. Be prepared for some bruising after surgery. It's recommended that you use a cold ice pack on your eyelids every hour to reduce the swelling. You will also be given ointment that you put in your eye to eliminate the risk of infection. About Us: Pari Shams, BSc MRCP FRCOphth, is a cosmetic and functional eyelid surgeon that operates from Moorfields Eye Hospital in the heart of London. She is a very well established consultant ophthalmologist and oculoplastic surgeon. She graduated with distractions in medical, surgery, clinical pharmacology and therapeutics. She is known for her eyelid lacrimal and orbital disease treatments and is a member of the Royal College of Physicians in London, the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, the British Oculoplastic Surgery Society, the American Society of Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery and the International Thyroid Eye Disease Society. In addition to this, the is also active in clinical research. To find out more about Pari Shams, visit her website at http://www.parishams.com .