Many people look at eyelid surgery as cosmetic. The truth is that yes, eyelid surgery helps most patients look and feel better about themselves. It reduces the appearance of droopy lids, under eye bags, and puffiness. However, the benefits of Eyelid Surgery in CT reach far beyond appearance.
Droopy upper lids can cause visual impairment. Large, droopy lids can interfere with your field of vision and cause discomfort and eye strain. These symptoms can interfere with your work activities and cause safety concerns in all areas of life. Eyelid surgery can improve your vision. It can also greatly increase your quality of life. Removing excess skin from droopy eyelids eliminates fatigue caused by your forehead muscles overcompensating to try to improve vision. Many patients even report less headaches from their eyes not straining all the time.
The ideal candidate for eyelid surgery must be 18 years old. Many doctors prefer patients who are at least 35, but make exceptions when vision is vastly reduced or baggy eyelids are common in the family history. Candidates must also be in good physical health. Although eyelid surgery is considered minor, it is surgery. As such, there are inherent risks involved and should be fully considered. Patients suffering from Glaucoma and dry eye should not consider eyelid surgery as these conditions can worsen after surgery. In addition, the ideal candidate should be realistic about their expectations of the surgery. Vision will be improved, as well as appearance. However, while droopy lids and under eye bags will be smoothed, do not expect all wrinkles to disappear.
If you are interested in eyelid surgery to improve your vision or even just to help take a few years off your appearance, Visit Connecticut Surgical Arts, LLC. They will work with you to determine the benefits of eyelid surgery. They can help to determine if you are an ideal candidate and can provide realistic expectations of your appearance after surgery. If you’re ready to vastly improve the quality of your life, feel better about yourself, and shave years off your appearance, it’s time to look into Eyelid Surgery in CT.
