Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Just What Can Be Done With Cosmetic Eye Surgery?

By David Domingez

Have you ever considered the possibility of improving the look of your skin surrounding your eyes? It is all too common as we age to pick up those unwonted bags of skin around the eyes as well as in some cases those dreaded areas of accumulated skin.

The collection of bags of fat around the eyes is also all too common. Then there are eye diseases like facial nerve palsy or disthyroid which can also cause these skin problems even with young people.

Blepharoplasty: a popular cosmetic eye surgery procedure

This is one form of cosmetic eye laser surgery that can be done to enhance the facial features and reverse any age related changes to the eye. A laser beam is used to make incisions to trim the waste skin and muscles from the eyelid.

In the case of the buildup of fatty deposits underneath one's eyes, this procedure can be applied. A series of smallish Sutures are used to help the incisions around the eye heal themselves after the operation, normally within 4 to 5 days these will be removed.

The many benefits of using lasers

There are a whole world of benefits to combining lasers and cosmetic surgery. One big advantage is that the surgeon can see the organ he's working on much, much better since he has the ability to very quickly seal any blood vessels.

Better precision of the surgeon is the main advantage here. Also a patient who undergoes cosmetic laser eye surgery will normally suffer far less swelling after the operation.

What to expect once the procedure is over

One must be prepared for some discomfort from bright lights and possibly some blurred vision soon after the operation.

However, these symptoms are normal and your doctor will often give you an oral medication or eye drops to help relieve the symptoms. After a few days your eyes will return to normal and you can resume normal activities.

Anyone interested in undergoing cosmetic surgery on their eyes will first need to go through a thorough examination by their doctor first, to be sure they are good to go with their cosmetic eye surgery.

Remember to check out as much information as you can on the subject of cosmetic surgery on eyes since you should make sure you know exactly what you're getting yourself into. Whether cosmetic or not, all surgeries have their risks! - 15438

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