Questions to ask before your eyelid surgery

With aging, the skin starts loosening that leads to multiple issues. One of them is the saggy skin around the eyes that makes peripheral vision blurry. Blepharoplasty helps to get rid of these saggy eyes by removing the excess tissues and skin. Like any other surgery, it also has critical procedures especially when the most sensitive part of your body, that is the eyes, is involved.

On your first day of consultation, you will want to know all the details about your case and how the surgery will go on you and about the after results. So for your convenience, a list of questions is provided for you to ask to your surgeon that will let you know about everything that you need to.

About the surgeon

It is important to know about your surgeon who will conduct the surgery. You must know about his professional details and the results that they have delivered in recent times.
So here is a list of questions that you should ask your surgeon.

• How long have you been in this profession?
• Do you perform other types of surgery also other than blepharoplasty?
• Can you show your previous surgery before and after pictures?
• Can we meet any of your patients?
• How many eyelid surgeries have you performed till date?
• Where have you completed your medical practice?
• Can I talk to your staff to get familiar with the clinic?
• What is your success rate?

About the details of the procedure

After you have known your surgeon well, it’s time to get details about your surgery. Before even talking about what the procedure will consist of, you must discuss if choosing blepharoplasty is the right choice in your case. Now the must ask questions are

• Am I the right candidate for the surgery?
• Is my age, health and medical conditions fit in for this surgery?
• Will I undergo constructive or cosmetic surgery?
• Is eyelid surgery the best option to cure my problem?

Explain the problem you are facing in detail and ask if eyelid surgery will be the best option. Other questions that you must ask are

• What will be the stages that I have to go through the surgery?
• What kind of anesthesia will be given to me?
• Which technique of eyelid surgery will be best suited for me? How long does the surgery take?
• Does eyelid surgery need only one procedure or multiple ones?
• Do I need to take any medications earlier for the surgery?
• What are the associated risks with it?
• Will you be operating my upper eyelid or the lower eyelid, or both?

Before the procedure
Eyelid surgery is a complicated procedure as the doctor operates on the area around the sensitive eyes. So sometimes you need to go through some examinations to ensure the viability of operation. Hence before the procedure, you need to prepare for the surgery and for that you need to get answers for a few questions to clear any kind of confusion and to make it a successful surgery.

• Will I be taking any kind of medicine before the surgery?
• Will the procedure be carried out in your clinic or any other specialized hospital?
• Will there be visible scars?
• What treatment should I do to fade the scars?
• Will the shape of my eyes and eyebrows change?
• Can I wear contacts after surgery?

After the procedure
Once the surgery is complete, you will be kept under observation for some time depending upon your condition and then you will be discharged. At home, you will be responsible to take care of your surgical area. You must note all the important pointers to make sure your recovery period goes smoothly.

• How long do I have to stay in the hospital?
• How often should I visit the hospital after being discharged?
• What symptoms will be normal after surgery and also the symptoms that I should be worried about?
• How long will it take me to recover fully?
• After what time will I be able to remove my bandages?
• Can I engage in normal activities from the day after surgery?
• What physical exercise will you recommend for me to stay healthy during the recovery time?
• For how long will I be on medications?
• Is there anything I can do to recover faster?
• Will It be fine if I go on vacation for recovery time?

After you have enquired about your surgeon, his practice and the whole procedure, there are always some extra questions that you need to ask to clear your mind and to get to the final decision. You can always such questions like

• Can eyelid surgery be insured?
• Can I finance my procedure?
• Is the procedure same for male and females?
• If results do not come out to be promising, what will be your revision surgery plan?
• Do I have to pay again for the revision surgery?

To look younger you can opt for cosmetic eyelid surgery whereas for medical complications, constructive surgery is the best. Blepharoplasty definitely makes you look younger and radiant by removing the extra drooping skin. It gives you a new look and with new looks comes confidence.
In this article, all the important questions are covered for your convenience so that no stone is left unturned and you get every right information necessary for the procedure. You can personally consult our surgeons in your city and get answers to all these questions.