Eyelift Surgery| Blepharoplasty: Pros and Cons

The use of laser in blepharoplasty has the main advantage of generating less inflammation, post-surgical hematomas, and faster recovery.

What are the risks of blepharoplasty?

It is important that blepharoplasty be performed by an ophthalmologist who specializes in ocular plastic surgery to minimize the risk and postoperative problems. When this surgery is performed on the upper eyelid, special care must be taken since the levator muscle is in this area.

Regarding the lower eyelid, the main complication associated with this intervention is a retraction, which can occur in 20% of cases when inappropriate techniques are used. This complication causes the lower eyelid to be very low, leaving the eye very open. In addition to being unsightly, it causes an added problem of dry eyes due to a lack of adequate lid closure.

What precautions should be taken in the postoperative period of blepharoplasty?

When it comes to the lower eyelid, laser-assisted blepharoplasties are performed transconjunctivally. The incision is not visible and prevents retraction.

Other treatments on the skin are usually associated with this procedure, such as chemical peeling or laser resurfacing. In such cases, it is advisable to avoid sun exposure and continuously hydrate the area.