As with any surgical procedure, there are certain factors that make you a suitable candidate: good health good muscle tone under your eyes (if considering lower-lid surgery) healthy skin with no serious sun damage an understanding that the procedure will not eliminate further signs of aging an understanding that the procedure cannot correct crow’s feet, […]
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Choosing a cosmetic surgeon is all about finding the right surgeon for the procedure. Having any kind of surgery is serious, including cosmetic surgery. You may feel a little overwhelmed at the amount of information available as you begin to research your options. A good place to start is with a physician who specializes full time in
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Your surgeon probably will suggest an initial consultation. He or she will discuss your condition, expectations, and probable results. Your surgeon may require you to have your vision and tear production assessed by an eye doctor. You’ll need to discuss whether to do all four eyelids or just the upper or lower ones, skin as
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Blepharoplasty may be performed in a surgeon’s office-based facility, an outpatient surgery center, or a hospital. It’s usually done on an outpatient basis; rarely does it require an inpatient stay. Your surgeon will give you specific instructions on how to prepare for surgery, including guidelines on eating and drinking, smoking, and taking or avoiding certain
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Blepharoplasty usually is performed in an outpatient facility under local anesthesia in a matter of one or two hours. If local anesthesia is used, you will be well sedated but partially awake during the surgery. You may be able to tell that the surgeon is working on your eyes, but you will not feel any
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If eyebrows have dropped significantly, an upper-lid blepharoplasty may not be enough to remove all the loose skin. A brow lift can be done separately, or together with the blepharoplasty. During the procedure: The skin of the forehead is peeled forward from an incision made across the top of the head from one ear to
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As with any surgical procedure, there are possible risks and complications. For eyelid surgery, the following are possible: Bleeding Infection Blood clots Visible scars Tightness in lids Drooping lower lids Dryness Partial vision loss in one eye (extremely rare) Blindness (extremely rare) Usually, these conditions improve within weeks. Occasionally, however, these conditions are permanent, or
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Prior to endoscopic sinus surgery, your doctor may recommend that you do the following: Discontinue taking any pain relievers that contain aspirin for at least two weeks prior to surgery, as aspirin thins the blood and promotes bleeding. Make an appointment for lab tests two days before surgery (depending upon the doctor’s request). Discontinue taking
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It is important to note that no surgery is successful in 100% of cases. All surgeries have the potential for complications. With endoscopic sinus surgery, as with most surgeries, serious complications are uncommon. Most complications are not serious and are easily treated with antibiotics or other simple measures. Any complications from endoscopic sinus surgery are
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There are other types of surgeries that can correct blockages in the nose and sinuses, but endoscopic sinus surgery is becoming the procedure of choice for more and more doctors. Compared to other more traditional methods, endoscopic sinus surgery: Is less painful Leaves no visible scars Causes less bleeding Creates less discomfort after surgery Requires
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It is important to prevent sinusitis symptoms from returning so that the regained sinus health can be preserved. How To Information To prevent colds that can affect the sinuses, adopt a healthy lifestyle: Refrain from smoking. Eat nutritious foods. Get regular exercise. Avoid stress as much as possible. Take vitamin supplements to maintain a healthy immune
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Here are some frequently asked questions related to endoscopic sinus surgery. Q: How do I know if I’m a candidate for endoscopic sinus surgery? A: If you have chronic sinusitis or frequent attacks of acute sinusitis that have not improved after trying various medications over time, you may be a candidate for endoscopic sinus surgery. Any sinus surgery
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