Houston, TX (PressExposure) October 05, 2010 -- Puffy bags below the eyes can make you look older and give you a 'just out of bed' look. Blepharoplasty can alleviate these problems and significantly improve your facial appearance. Blepharoplasty is a minimally invasive solution ideal to correct puffy bags below the eyes.
Surgical Procedure in Blepharoplasty Is Quick and Simple
Lower eyelid surgery to cure bagginess is less traumatic and less invasive than upper eyelid surgery. In most cases of lower eyelid surgery, the surgeon uses transconjunctival blepharoplasty in which skin sutures can be entirely avoided. So the procedure does not leave telltale marks or scars. The surgeon removes the excess fat and tightens up the skin, removing all puffiness. In some cases when the the laxity of the skin or the fatty deposits underneath are significantly greater than usual, tiny incisions may be required to correct the problem. Even in this case the incisions are close to the edge of the skin of the eyes and do not show at all.
Blepharoplasty Is Safe but Certain Precautions are to be Followed
All surgeons recommend that certain precautions be followed after lower eyelid surgery. These precautions are important to ensure a quick recovery and the expected results. Some of these are, applying ice packs and sleeping with the head elevated can help reduce swelling, redness and bruising; if bruising is present, then an antibiotic cream can be used. Prescribed eye drops should be administered as prescribed to prevent infection, and a lubrication cream may also be required to reduce dry eye syndrome after the procedure. You should avoid strenuous activity for the first few days of surgery, and the use of contact lenses should be avoided. Puffy eyes look better within a few days of surgery. With blepharoplasty, the face assumes a youthful and alert look again.
Houston Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery Sean Boutros, M.D. 6400 Fannin, Suite 2290 Houston, TX 77030 Tel: 713-791-0700 Fax: 713-791-0703 http://www.drseanboutros.com