Eyelid surgery is relatively simple but as with all operations it is not 100% risk-free. Here are few things that you need to consider before opting for eyelid surgery and if you have any concerns about them then your surgeon will be more than happy to discuss the procedures with you:
Potential Risks With Eyelid Surgery
Initially you may experience some minor complications such as temporary double or blurred vision. Some patients complain of a stinging, gritty sensation in the eye as well as excessive watering and even a slight asymmetry in the size and shape.
These are usually temporary and nothing to worry about but more serious, but again normally temporary, some complications can include very dry eyes, problems with closing eyes completely, prominent scars or the drooping of the lower lid.
In nearly all cases these problems rectify themselves after a few days but if the problems persist it may be necessary to have further surgery to correct the problem.
A more severe, but thankfully rare condition is bleeding behind the eye. This is quite serious as it temporarily increases the pressure around the eye and may need a procedure to release the pressure.
There are some medical conditions that can cause complications after eyelid surgery and you will need to discuss them with your surgeon before agreeing to the surgery. The conditions include, dry eyes or lack of sufficient tears, thyroid problems, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. If you suffer from any of these problems, please tell you surgeon about them as they can increase the risk of the problems mentioned earlier.
After The Operation And Recovery Time
How can you expect to feel after the operation? Well, as the anaesthetic begins to wear off your eyelids will feel tight and sore with a possible burning sensation. You will have some swelling for several weeks after the procedure and bruising for at least 10 days.
To speed up the recovery process keep your head elevated with extra pillows above the level of your heart when you are laying down. You might find that using cold compresses and ice packs during the first 48 hours will also reduce the swelling. Your surgeon will also advise your to avoid alcohol. This is good advice as alcohol dries out your eyes, causes fluid retention and significantly extends the time you need to recover.
The fine stitches used for closing up the incision will be removed three to five days after the procedure. You will need to clean the eye area for a week to ten days after the stitches have been removed, as the eyes will become sticky and itchy. In some cases your surgeon might recommend that you use eye drops or an eye lubricant, especially for use at night.
Do not try to wear contact lenses for one to two weeks after the operation. You might feel more comfortable to wear large sunglasses to cover the bruising and as protection against the light and dust because the eye area will be very sensitive to the sun, wind and other irritants for several weeks after the operation.
Your surgeon will explain all of these points to you before you decide to have the operation and will help to allay any fears or concerns that you might have.
Potential Risks With Eyelid Surgery
Initially you may experience some minor complications such as temporary double or blurred vision. Some patients complain of a stinging, gritty sensation in the eye as well as excessive watering and even a slight asymmetry in the size and shape.
These are usually temporary and nothing to worry about but more serious, but again normally temporary, some complications can include very dry eyes, problems with closing eyes completely, prominent scars or the drooping of the lower lid.
In nearly all cases these problems rectify themselves after a few days but if the problems persist it may be necessary to have further surgery to correct the problem.
A more severe, but thankfully rare condition is bleeding behind the eye. This is quite serious as it temporarily increases the pressure around the eye and may need a procedure to release the pressure.
There are some medical conditions that can cause complications after eyelid surgery and you will need to discuss them with your surgeon before agreeing to the surgery. The conditions include, dry eyes or lack of sufficient tears, thyroid problems, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. If you suffer from any of these problems, please tell you surgeon about them as they can increase the risk of the problems mentioned earlier.
After The Operation And Recovery Time
How can you expect to feel after the operation? Well, as the anaesthetic begins to wear off your eyelids will feel tight and sore with a possible burning sensation. You will have some swelling for several weeks after the procedure and bruising for at least 10 days.
To speed up the recovery process keep your head elevated with extra pillows above the level of your heart when you are laying down. You might find that using cold compresses and ice packs during the first 48 hours will also reduce the swelling. Your surgeon will also advise your to avoid alcohol. This is good advice as alcohol dries out your eyes, causes fluid retention and significantly extends the time you need to recover.
The fine stitches used for closing up the incision will be removed three to five days after the procedure. You will need to clean the eye area for a week to ten days after the stitches have been removed, as the eyes will become sticky and itchy. In some cases your surgeon might recommend that you use eye drops or an eye lubricant, especially for use at night.
Do not try to wear contact lenses for one to two weeks after the operation. You might feel more comfortable to wear large sunglasses to cover the bruising and as protection against the light and dust because the eye area will be very sensitive to the sun, wind and other irritants for several weeks after the operation.
Your surgeon will explain all of these points to you before you decide to have the operation and will help to allay any fears or concerns that you might have.
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