Eyelid Surgery

eyelid surgery Especially for the patient over thirty, it is critical that a correct diagnosis is made.

Diagnosis: Is Surgery Needed?

If the eyes feel heavy or look heavy, the first thing you have to do is make sure the structures around them are not contributing to this appearance.

Upper Eyelid

Specifically, on the upper eyelid, you have to make sure the brows are in the correct position. The brow goes up, about sixty percent of the time, you do not need upper lid surgery, or only minimal surgery is required.

Lower Eyelid

If the lower lid has a bulge in it, you first have to make sure the mid face is not collapsed. If the midface is up, about seventy percent of the time, you do not need lower lid surgery, and in fact it would be a mistake as it would make the eye more hollow.

The Procedure

However, sometimes you do need to take a little skin out of the upper lid, and fat out of the lower lid to get the optimal result. The upper lid requires usully just a small incision and the with the lower lid, just removing a small amount of fat to get the ring in the lower eye removed. This is done through the inside of the lid, so there is no scar on the lid, and no risk of eyelid pull down.

A typical patient, with her eyes in a good position, we know that the extra skin is just from eyelid skin which we can remove. Her lower eyelids mainly have wrinkles on them, so we can treat that with laser therapy, and a small incision inside to get rid of the little bulge.

The Result

Our final result shows the area where the eye shadow goes re-exposed, and the lower lid smooth with no ring anymore, and no tell tale signs that the laser therapy was done. All that is left is a natural appearance.

If you are considering Plastic Surgery, one of the most important decisions is choosing your plastic surgeon. To help inform your Dr. Mark Prysi, Choosing Your Plastic Surgeon decision, here are six questions you should keep in mind.

Remember, a well qualified, experienced surgeon with an artistic eye is most likely to produce the results you deserve.

Certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

Is your surgeon a member of the American Board of Plastic Surgery? There is only one board certifying plastic surgeons that is recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialities, that certify almost all other surgery boards. Newsweek Magazine did a study in 1999 and came to the conclusion that the gold standard of plastic surgery is certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Active Member of a Local Hospital

Is your surgeon an active member of a local hospital and a member of the Division of Plastic Surgery? You call your county and you have two hospitals and both have only one plastic surgery division and all members are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

These first two considerations do not mean you are going to get an excellent result, these considerations should really serve as baselines for your decision. If these two criteria are not met, you should absolutely keep looking for your plastic surgeon.

Examples of the Surgeon’s Work

If you should remember anything, you should remember this. So, most importantly, have you seen many examples of the surgeon’s work? You should see eight to twelve before and after photos, and meet two to three patients in person. This will trult be your best guiding factor to what your results could and would be.

Surgeon’s Skill with the Latest Techniques, and Technology

Is the Surgeon skilled in the latest advanced cosmetic procedures? There are many fresh advancements in the field of Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery. Some allow a surgeon to be more precise, some ensure a greater deal of comfort for the patient. If your surgeon is not up to date with the latest advancement’s in his field, you may be settling for a less, and are unlikely to receive an optimal surgery experience.

Artistic Ability

Does the Surgeon have artistic ability? No matter how technically good a surgeon is, if they are lacking artistic ability, you are not going to be able to get the best results. After all, wouldn’t you feel better off in the hands of someone who can see clearly his and your intentions, and bring your aesthetic desires to light?

Hospital Accredited Surgery Center

Does your surgeon use a hospital accredited surgery center with MD anesthesia? Some places of surgery are accredited just like a hospital operating room, with their own private space, or in a freestanding surgery center on the campus of a nearby hospital. Make sure your plastic surgeon is accredited by the county’s board of plastic surgery, and you’ll be ensuring that you get the optimal care you deserve.