Eye Lift Surgery Complications
When eye lift surgery is done by a qualified plastic surgeon, the risks are considered low; however, no surgery is 100 percent risk free and you should be aware of potential problems before undergoing the procedure.
Blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty is an eyelid tuck or eyelid lift, according to the University of Michigan Surgery and Medical Department. The excess skin, fat and muscle are removed from the lower and upper eyelid, which reduces puffiness. This procedure can also reduce the number of wrinkles that have developed around the eyelids as well as correct drooping eyelids, which can obscure a person's vision.
Complications
Complications can that can arise following this procedure include blurred or double vision, which may last for a few days. Expect some temporarily swelling at the corners of the eyelids. There may be some asymmetry in the way you heal, including in the scars that are inevitable after surgery. According to Dr. Berman of Plasticsurgery4u.com, whiteheads may appear once the stitches are removed. The whiteheads can be removed easily.
Additional Concerns
Additional complications include the inability to close your eyes when sleeping following surgery. Sometimes this is a permanent condition. Another complication, albeit rare, is ectropion, which is the pulling down of the lower eyelids. Ectropion is the outward turning of an eyelid, normally the lower one, so that the inner surface of the lid is exposed. If this occurs, more surgery may be required.
Other Considerations
It is possible that you may not get the outcome that you had hoped for, which is always a risk when undergoing plastic surgery. Lifescript.com notes that there is always a chance that anesthesia-related problems can arise, as well as the potential for infection and scarring. Other potential problems include the risk of blindness caused by bleeding behind the eye; numbness in the eyelid skin; dry eyes and impaired eyelid function. There is a possibility that this surgery will result in a discoloration of the skin of the eyelids, according to Medicinenet.com.
Smoking
If you are a smoker, the doctor may refuse to perform eye lift surgery on you because smoking puts you at risk for a bad outcome. Smoking decreases the blood flow to your tissues and this can result in infection, increased scarring, prolonged wound healing and even skin loss.
Possible Outcomes
After eyelift surgery, your eye may be very prominent in comparison to your cheek region, which may cause the lower lid to be in a poor position, according to Cosmeticsurgerytoday.com. Excessive bleeding can occur during surgery and you may end up with an uneven appearance or sunken appearance.
