Oculoplasty & Minor Lid Procedures
Medical & Cosmetic eyelid treatment with the consutlant eye surgeon specialising in oculoplastics. Regain natural look and confidence.
EYELID LIFT – BLEPHAROPLASTY
With increasing age, you may develop sagging skin around the eyes, heavy upper lids, double eyelids and bags under the lower lids and these unpleasant, natural age-related changes can make you look older and more tired than you feel.
The aim of blepharoplasty is to give the eyes a more youthful look by removing excess skin, bulging fat and lax muscle. Blepharoplasty can eliminate the obstruction and expand the visual field. It is one of the safest and reliable of all the cosmetic surgical procedures, with a very high satisfaction rate.
How does Eyelid lift work?
Blepharoplasty is performed by making a cut in the natural skin fold of the lid. Excess skin and fat are removed, after closure of the incision, the scar remains in the skin fold and is hardly visible. It’s possible to combine the surgery with other cosmetic treatments at the same time to enhance the youthful appearance of the face.
Is the procedure painful?
No. The procedure is performed under the local anaesthesia.The surgery can be done under sedation or general anaesthesia.
What are the risks?
The risks you need to consider are the risk of infection, the risk of a large bruise, the risk of the scar thickening to become more visible and a theoretical risk of blurry vision or double vision and dry eye.
What is the procedure like?
It is a day surgery. The surgery takes between 1 and 2 hours depending on the areas treated. Stitches are removed in 7 days after the surgery, the eyelid swelling will gradually settle and you will start looking and feeling better.
What is the recovery time?
The recovery may take few weeks. Advised to keep the daily activities to a minimum 5 days and it’s recommended to take a week or more off work. It’s recommended to keep the head elevated for several days and use icepack to reduce swelling.
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MINOR EYELID PROCEDURES
Chalazion
What Are Styes and Chalazia?
A chalazion or meibomian cyst, is a blocked gland which leads to a nodular lesion on the eyelid. If chalazion does not respond to conservative management it can be drained surgically.
Xanthelasma
What is xanthelasma?
Xanthelasma is a yellow plaques that often involves the media portion of the upper and/or lower eyelids.They can be removed by excision, laser or peeling.
Skin Tags
Skin tags are flesh-coloured growths that form on the skin’s surface. It can appear at any age and may involve upper, lower lid and surrounding areas. Skin tags are removed easily without leaving a scar on the lid.
Ptosis
What Is Ptosis?
Ptosis is a drooping of the upper eyelid, it can affect one or both eyes. The main cause of ptosis is aging but can occur as a manifestation of other systemic conditions such as myasthenia gravis, third nerve pulsy, etc. It can also present at birth affecting visual development and potentially causing amblyopia (lazy eye) if left untreated.
Entropion and Ectropion
Entropion
Ectropion
Entropion is a medical condition that causes the lower eyelid to turn inward so that the eyelashes rub against the surface of the eye. This is very irritating for patients. Ectropion is a medical condition where the lower eyelid turns outward. Both conditions requires surgical repair to avoid visual impairment and other eye health issues.
Eyelid Lesions
Eyelid lesions are very common in men and women, most of the lesions can be diagnosed on the basis of the clinical characteristics alone and some require biopsy. Some benign lesions may appear sinister or vice versa. Eyelid lesions are removed under the local anaesthesia, it is a minor day procedure. Simple removal can be combined with the eyelid reconstruction depending on the nature of the lesion.
What is oculoplasty and when is it recommended?
Oculoplasty is a subspecialty of plastic surgery focused on the area around the eyes, including the eyelids, orbit, and tear ducts. It is recommended for cases of droopy eyelids, eye tumors, and aesthetic or functional eye issues.
What are the benefits of oculoplastic surgery at Ketipachkoria?
The benefits of oculoplastic surgery at Ketipachkoria include aesthetic and functional improvements, reduction of bothersome symptoms like excessive tearing, and a personalized approach for each patient using advanced and safe techniques.