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Eyelid Surgery - Introduction |
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Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) is a plastic surgery to
remove excess skin, fat or muscle from the upper and
lower eyelids. Blepharoplasty improves baggy skin under
the eyes, sinking upper eyelids or drooping eyelashes
that impair vision. The surgery can also treat a medical
condition called ptosis (drooping eyelid), which is
caused by poor muscle tone or nerve damage. Ptosis
causes the eyelids to hang very low and block vision.
Blepharoplasty treats drooping eyelids, but not drooping
eyebrows or wrinkles. Blepharoplasty is often performed
with another cosmetic surgery such as a brow lift or
facelift to improve droopy eyebrows, crow's feet and
facial sagging. |
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Eyelid Surgery - Procedure |
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One of several surgical techniques may be suggested
to improve the appearance of your eyelids. The
particular technique that your plastic surgeon
recommends will depend on many factors such as the
amount of excess fat and skin in the eyelid areas, the
position of your eyebrows, and the condition of muscles
around your eyelids. Because of individual factors, not
everyone will achieve the same results from eyelid
surgery. Your plastic surgeon will select the surgical
technique that he or she feels will obtain the best
outcome for you.
Upper Eyelid Surgery
For upper eyelid surgery, generally an incision is
hidden within the natural fold of the upper eyelid and
extends slightly beyond the outside corner into the
laugh lines or other existing creases. Through this
incision, excess skin and fatty tissue are removed.
Because the incision follows the natural contour of the
upper eyelid, it usually is inconspicuous.
Lower Eyelid Surgery
For lower eyelid surgery, often an incision is hidden
just below the lower lashes. Through this incision,
excess skin, muscle and fat are removed, or fat may be
redistributed to eliminate puffiness or bulges. Other
adjustments to correct special problems such as muscle
laxity may be performed. As in upper eyelid surgery,
placement of the incision in natural crease lines allows
for the scar to usually heal in an inconspicuous
fashion. In some cases, you and your surgeon may decide
that the best approach for removing excess fat is
through an incision placed inside the lower eyelid. This
technique requires no external incision, but it cannot
be used to remove excess skin. A laser may sometimes be
used in conjunction with this method to tighten the
lower eyelid skin. |
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What To Expect After
The Surgery |
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Aesthetic eyelid surgery has the effect of making you
look more rested, refreshed and alert. Since the healing
process is gradual, you should expect to wait at least
several weeks to get an accurate picture of the results
of your eyelid surgery. Incisions will fade over a
number of months usually becoming barely visible. The
results of aesthetic eyelid surgery are usually
long-lasting, but they may be affected by heredity and
lifestyle factors. Removal of fat from your eyelids,
which is usually the cause of puffiness and bags, is
permanent, and these conditions generally will not
recur. The skin continues to age, however, and skin
laxity along with the fine wrinkling of the eyelid area
may, at some point, return. Sometimes loss of tone in
the forehead causes additional sagging of the eyebrows
which mimics a recurrence of drooping upper eyelids. If
this happens, correction may require a forehead lift or
a secondary eyelid procedure. Even though the aging
process continues, patients are usually happy with their
appearance for many years following eyelid surgery. Some
patients find that they want to make additional
improvements at a later time. |
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Risks |
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Following surgery, you may experience tearing, itchy,
burning eyes, dry eyes, light sensitivity and blurred or
double vision, which can persist for several days.
Lubricating eye drops. can relieve these complications.
There will also be some swelling around the eyes.
Scarring is another possible complication.
Sometimes patients have difficulty closing their eyes
when asleep; though rare, this complication can be
permanent. The lower lids may appear to be pulled down;
this rare condition, called ectropion, may require
additional surgery. The eyes may also look somewhat
asymmetrical.
As with any surgery, there is a risk of infection or
reaction to the anesthesia. You can avoid most
complications by choosing the right plastic surgeon and
following pre- and postoperative instructions. With
proper precautions by the surgical team, complications
are typically minimized or prevented. |
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Recovery |
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The first few days after surgery, you should rest
quietly with your head elevated. Your surgeon may
instruct you to apply cold compresses to your eyelids.
Remember, you must not take aspirin or certain
anti-inflammatory medications. Initially, you may feel a
"tight" sensation around the eyes and some mild
discomfort that can be controlled with oral medication.
During the first 48 hours following surgery, patients
experience varying degrees of swelling and bruising.
Some patients find that mild swelling persist for
several weeks, while others may see swelling resolve in
as little as one week. Bruising typically disappears
within seven to ten days. Within the first week or so,
you will be permitted to use makeup, if desired, to
conceal any discoloration. Stitches are usually removed
within a week of surgery.
Your vision may continue to be somewhat blurry for a few
days or longer. Your eyes may be temporarily sensitive
to light, and you may experience excess tearing or
dryness. Some plastic surgeons recommend eye drops to
help relieve any burning or itching. You may want to
wear dark sunglasses for a couple of weeks to protect
your eyes from wind and sun irritation.
Straining, bending and lifting should be avoided during
the early postoperative period. In many instances, you
will be able to resume most of your normal activities
within ten days or less. Although you might feel like
going back to work just a few days after surgery, your
vision may still be slightly blurry which could make
reading or other paperwork more difficult. |
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Pre-Surgery Medical checkup
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Blood pressure, BUN, CBC, prothrombin & partial
thromboplastin times, EKG & HIV tests prior to the
surgery. |
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Cost |
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Average cost of Eyelid Surgery in Thailand is
US$ 1,000 for Upper Eyelids and US$ 1,000 for Lower
Eyelids. But this cost may vary individually
depending on the patients medical history and the
surgeon and facility you chose to get the surgery done.
"You
are required to send a Photograph of your Face
frontal , sideways to the surgeon for the initial
consideration and approval. Without the photographs
Surgeons will not approve and schedule the consultation
appointment."
All the costs quoted by the Hospital / Surgeon includes
the following
- Pre-Surgery Consultation
- Doctors Fee
- Surgery fee
- Hospital room charges
- Nursing fee
- All medications required
- Post-Operative Follow Up
In addition to the cost of the surgery, you will
need to be prepared for the following additional
costs.
Stay
For this procedure you are required to stay in
Bangkok for at least 8 days of which you will be
spending the first night at the hospital, and then you
can choose whether to stay in the serviced apartment at
the hospital or a hotel outside until the post surgery
follow up appointment 7 days after the surgery. Surgeon
will allow you to fly only after the follow up
appointment, and therefore you need to plan accordingly.
Serviced apartment at the Hospital : Piyavate hospital provides a serviced
apartment manned 24/7 by registered Nurses within the
hospital complex, with prices ranging from US$ 45 - US$
195 /
night depending on the type of room you choose.
Hotel: If you wish to stay in a Hotel outside the
hospital it could cost you anywhere between US$
40 - 300 / night depending on the hotel you choose.
There are many Quality / Clean entry level hotels that
offer rooms for as little as US$ 40 in the near vicinity
of the hospital and the Up market hotels near the
Sukhumvit (10 mins in taxi) or Silom (25 mins in taxi)
Shopping districts, the rate could go as high as USD 300
/ night.
BMT Concierge Service : If you wish to have us
arrange you received at the airport and arrange the
round trip airport transfer, and Transfer to all of your
appointments and the surgery by one of our patient
co-coordinators, there will be an additional Fee of US$
169 which is to be paid after you confirm the surgery
plan. This fees only applies if you choose our
Concierge service. There are no additional fee if you
choose only the Surgery planning service.
All the fees
due for the surgery has to be paid directly to the surgeon or the hospital before undergoing the procedure.
There are no fees to be paid to us apart from the
fee for the Concierge service if you wish to have us
arrange all of your transportation.
If you are HIV+ve, there will
be an additional 60% fee will be levied to cover the
cost of additional equipment and personnel expenses.
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Hospital |
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Eyelid Surgery will be performed at the Plastic
Surgery center at Piyavate
International Hospital. piyavate Hospital is
ISO 9001 certified and
HA accredited International
Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand.
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FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY |
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FACE LIFT SURGERY
Improves sagging facial skin and loose neck skin. |
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EYELID SURGERY
Corrects sagging or drooping eyelids, as well as bags below the eyes. |
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EAR PINNING SURGERY
Reduces the size of large ears or sets ears back closer to the head. |
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NOSE SURGERY
Reshapes the nose by reducing or increasing size. |
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CHIN AUGMENTATION
Reshapes the chin by inserting an implant shaving the bone. |
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CHEEK AUGMENTATION
Restore the fullness to your cheeks if
it has been lost with aging. |
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FOREHEAD LIFT
Forehead lift is often performed to
treat conditions associated with aging. |
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BREAST PLASTIC SURGERY |
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BODY PLASTIC SURGERY |
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LIPOSUCTION
Surgical procedure that vacuums fat
deposits from under the skin. |
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ABDOMINOPLASTY
Flatten the abdomen by removing excess skin and fat. |
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CALF IMPLANTS
Performed to enlarge the calves,
resulting in a more defined appearance. |
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BUTTOCKS AUGMENTATION
Procedure to surgically enhance buttocks size with implants. |
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ARM LIFT
Reduces or removes loose, sagging skin
from the upper arm. |
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BODY LIFT
Body lift aims to improve the shape and
tone of the underlying tissue that
supports fat and skin. |
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OTHER PLASTIC SURGERY |
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WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY |
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GASTRIC BYPASS SURGERY
Gastric Bypass, Roux en-Y (Proximal) is
the most commonly employed gastric
bypass technique. |
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ADJUSTABLE GASTRIC BANDING
b Johnson, generally known as Swedish
Bandy Realize Adjustable Gastric Band
from Johnson & or SAG-BAND Surgery |
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