The medical name for eyelid surgery is Blepharoplasty. This operation is one which is performed for both cosmetic reasons (appearance) and health care reasons (functionality). Cosmetically, a person's appearance can be improved upon by the removal of excess fatty tissue which has accumulated due to the aging process. Sagging and puffiness can make a person look tired and crabby, even when they're well rested and in a good mood. While most plastic surgical procedures are not paid for by health care coverage, some are. The reason that some are covered is because there is a medical concern as well as one regarding physical appearance. This is the case with eyelid surgery.
When a person's eyelids become puffy and they have excess skin and fatty deposits in the region, not only does it look unappealing, but it can hamper vision, as well. In order for a person to be able to see clearly, their eyes must have an open view without any obstructions. When skin is sagging into the range of vision, this is not the case. Visual capabilities, especially in the peripheral regions, can be diminished. When peripheral vision is obscured, this can cause driving ability to become impaired and is a danger to all on the road. While there may be redundant tissue in both the upper and lower lids, it is the upper region that causes problems with eyesight.
A Blepharoplasty is performed by a board certified plastic surgeon in a clinical setting or hospital. This technique takes approximately two hours to perform and is considered to be an outpatient procedure, meaning that the patient will go home on the same day as the tissue removal via scalpel and stitches. Occasionally, patients opt to have more than one procedure done at the same time, in which case they may need to spend one night in the hospital. Examples of simultaneous procedures include brow lifts, face lifts and more. Anesthetic is administered either generally or locally with a sedative. It is considered to be general anesthesia when the patient is completely put under, while a local is the numbing of only the region in question.
A Blepharoplasty is performed by a board certified plastic surgeon in a clinical setting or hospital. This technique takes approximately two hours to perform and is considered to be an outpatient procedure, meaning that the patient will go home on the same day as the tissue removal via scalpel and stitches. Occasionally, patients opt to have more than one procedure done at the same time, in which case they may need to spend one night in the hospital. Examples of simultaneous procedures include brow lifts, face lifts and more. Anesthetic is administered either generally or locally with a sedative. It is considered to be general anesthesia when the patient is completely put under, while a local is the numbing of only the region in question.
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