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What are the Risks of Ptosis Surgery?

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Ptosis, or drooping eyelid is caused by a defective or stretched muscle responsible for lifting the eyelid called the levator muscle. Ptosis surgery is not performed by most plastic surgeons. Correcting this thin muscle in the delicate eye area is more frequently performed by specialists with combined training in ophthalmology and facial cosmetic surgery called oculoplastic or oculofacial surgeons. Dr. Amiya Prasad is a leading Oculoplastic Surgeon with offices in Manhattan and Garden City, Long Island.

The risks of ptosis surgery can be divided into two sections: (1) risks that are common to surgical procedures in general, and (2) risks that are specific to ptosis surgery.

With general surgery, there are risks when it comes to the kind of anesthesia used –whether it is local, local with sedation, or general. Excessive bleeding, excessive swelling and infection may also become causes for concern in general surgery. Risks that are specific to ptosis surgery include: (1) under-correction of ptosis, wherein the eyelid still droops after surgery; (2) overcorrection of ptosis, wherein the eyelid is too open after surgery; and (3) other problems such as an undesirable cosmetic appearance, scarring, and complications due to infection and inflammation.

It should be emphasized that ptosis surgery can be approached differently, depending on each case. Thus, it is all the more important to discuss the possible risks of the procedure you’re considering with your surgeon.

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What are the Possible Complications of Eyelid Surgery?

Eyelid surgery is one of the most precise and delicate types of cosmetic surgery. Eyelid skin is the thinnest skin in the body at less than half a millimeter in thickness. Dr. Amiya Prasad is leading Eyelid Surgery Specialist dedicated to helping his patients look better and maintain optimal eye health .  Unfortunately many general plastic surgeons do not have extensive training and experience with eye anatomy and function which can lead to too much removal of eyelid skin creating an unnatural "surprised" look. Further, many people suffer from compromised eye health caused by the inability to close their eyes properly.

Lower eyelid surgery, frequently performed to remove puffy eye bags, is a common surgical procedure. Its popularity has unfortunately led to many patients having complications. Dr. Amiya Prasad, a leading eyelid specialist,  performs lower eyelid surgery AKA lower blepharoplasty creating  a natural-looking result that can leave virtually no trace of surgery. Many general plastic surgeons who perform the procedure have insufficient experience with eyelid support anatomy which results in eyelids being pulled down, skin exposure, eye overexposure, as well as excessive and visible scarring. Dr. Amiya Prasad performs complex reconstructive eyelid surgery for patients who come from all over the world who have complications.

Complications that may arise during or after a blepharoplasty procedure may include the following: (1) excessive bleeding, (2) infection, (3) undesirable scarring, (4) vision loss, or (5) double vision. These complications do not only affect your appearance, but can also affect the health of your eyes.

The term “complications”, however, must be clearly defined. For example, after having lower or upper eyelid surgery, your surgeon may need to address the issue of extra skin or more fat pockets. These are considered “enhancements” and not complications.

In Dr. Prasad’s practice, people often come to him for revision surgery in order to correct bad results from a previous surgery done by another surgeon. One of the most common reasons people seek out revision surgery is for lower eyelid retraction after lower eyelid surgery. This is a complication wherein the eyes become irritated from the exposure of areas on the eye that were previously protected with the normal position of the lower eyelid.

It is best to review these complications with your surgeon in order to determine how these complications are managed.

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How Blepharoplasty is Performed

Eyelid surgery is one of the most precise and delicate types of cosmetic surgery. Eyelid skin is the thinnest skin in the body at less than half a millimeter in thickness. Dr. Amiya Prasad is leading Eyelid Surgery Specialist dedicated to helping his patients look better and maintain optimal eye health .  Unfortunately many general plastic surgeons do not have extensive training and experience with eye anatomy and function which can lead to too much removal of eyelid skin creating an unnatural "surprised" look. Further, many people suffer from compromised eye health caused by the inability to close their eyes properly.

Lower eyelid surgery, frequently performed to remove puffy eye bags, is a common surgical procedure. Its popularity has unfortunately led to many patients having complications. Dr. Amiya Prasad, a leading eyelid specialist, performs lower eyelid surgery (lower blepharoplasty) creating a natural-looking result that can leave virtually no trace of surgery. Many general plastic surgeons who perform the procedure have insufficient experience with eyelid support anatomy which results in eyelids being pulled down, skin exposure, eye overexposure, as well as excessive and visible scarring. Dr. Amiya Prasad performs complex reconstructive eyelid surgery for patients who come from all over the world who have complications.

Blepharoplasty is a general term for upper and lower eyelid surgery designed to improve the appearance and function of the eyes. This procedure is performed to address excess, saggy skin and bulging fat pockets around the eyes.

As an oculofacial plastic surgeon, Dr. Prasad strongly believes in the utmost importance of performing blepharoplasty with a keen understanding of the health of the eyes, and in having the proper skills to accomplish the goals or the surgery.

A big part of Dr. Prasad’s practice involves performing advanced revision surgery on people who come from all over the world. Dr. Prasad performs all his surgeries in his Joint Commission-certified operating facilities. This type of procedure is normally done with local anesthesia with intravenous or IV sedation. Most of his patients are able to return to work in as little as one week and experience little to no discomfort.

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Will the Results of Eyelid Surgery be Permanent?

Eyelid surgery is one of the most precise and delicate types of cosmetic surgery. Eyelid skin is the thinnest skin in the body at less than half a millimeter in thickness. Dr. Amiya Prasad is leading Eyelid Surgery Specialist dedicated to helping his patients look better and maintain optimal eye health .  Unfortunately many general plastic surgeons do not have extensive training and experience with eye anatomy and function which can lead to too much removal of eyelid skin creating an unnatural "surprised" look. Further, many people suffer from compromised eye health caused by the inability to close their eyes properly.

Since our faces and bodies will continue to grow and change as we age, the term “permanent”, in this case, should be rephrased to “long-term”.

Most facial procedures can be estimated to last from 5-10 years. With regard to eye surgery, the longevity of your results will depend on the age that the procedure was performed. For example, someone in their 30s who underwent a lower eyelid blepharoplasty may experience longer lasting results than that of someone who underwent the same procedure in their 60s.

In Dr. Prasad’s practice, he makes sure to help patients understand how to maximize the long-term benefits of surgery by making healthy lifestyle choices, such as getting proper sun protection, eating right and avoiding smoking. Dr. Prasad also educates his patients on the benefits of maintenance procedures such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatments.

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How Should I Prepare for Eyelid Surgery?

Eyelid surgery is one of the most precise and delicate types of cosmetic surgery. Eyelid skin is the thinnest skin in the body at less than half a millimeter in thickness. Dr. Amiya Prasad is leading Eyelid Surgery Specialist dedicated to helping his patients look better and maintain optimal eye health .  Unfortunately many general plastic surgeons do not have extensive training and experience with eye anatomy and function which can lead to too much removal of eyelid skin creating an unnatural "surprised" look. Further, many people suffer from compromised eye health caused by the inability to close their eyes properly.

Preparation for eyelid surgery is a straightforward matter.

Check if any medications or supplements you are currently taking have any blood thinning properties, so as to prevent any excessive bleeding during the procedure.

If you have any eye allergies or eye dryness issues, continue to use the medications as prescribed by your ophthalmologist.

Make sure you have enough ice or ice packs at home for your cold compresses after surgery. Dr. Prasad advises that patients continue to use cold compresses for at least 2 days after surgery while at home.

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