Are you thinking about getting blepharoplasty done and the results of the surgery? If getting this surgery done is really worth its cost? The answer is yes, you will have refreshing and younger looking eyes. The blepharoplasty cost in Mumbai is around Rs 50000 to Rs 75000 and varies depending on the case complexity.
You can do your research about the cost of blepharoplasty in Mumbai and the surgeon who can do it with great precision and expertise. Dr. Siddharth Prakash is a well-known cosmetic and plastic surgeon who works at Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital. He is a graduate of Mumbai’s KEM Hospital and Boston’s Harvard Medical School.
What is the right age for this surgery?
There is no proper age which decides when you should have this surgery done. Choosing a well experienced doctor is very important. This surgery can give you the most natural and beautiful results at any age, but if you plan to get this surgery later in your lifetime, you should consider having it done earlier when you are young. Younger skins have more elastin and collagen and they heal quickly and show most natural results.
Some patients have droopy eyelids and they tend to wait till their 60s for getting the surgery, however if they opted for it during their 50s the results would be even more beautiful.
People who have natural double eyelids are the ideal candidates for the surgery and they should consider getting it done in young age.
Surgery
This surgery includes the removal of fat, extra skin and muscles tissues from the upper lid and lower lid to diminish the eye puffiness, remove wrinkles, rectify droopy eyelids.
In your personal consultation with plastic surgeon, you can discuss your desired results and problematic areas. You will also need to provide your medical history, any past surgeries, or medical conditions. Your surgeon would also like to know about any herbal medicine or supplement that you might be taking. It is also very important to inform your doctor if you have any eye related issues such as dry eyes or have weak eyesight.
All patients are unique and have different goals, your surgeon will assess your anatomy and the outcomes and create a procedure plan for you.
Generally, an incision is made along lower lash line, on smile creases, and on the natural crease of upper eyelids. After that extra fat, muscle and skin tissues are removed and the incision will be closed with the help of sutures. Sutures will be removed after one week of the surgery.
Some patients have fat pockets beneath their lower eyelids, they don’t need any extra skin or tissue removal opt for transconjunctival surgery. In such cases the surgeon places an incision from the inside of the eyelids and there is no visible scarring. However, in such cases, only puffiness disappears and skin is not tightened.
So, in order to enhance the effects of the surgery, you can get chemical peeling or laser resurfacing. You can get rid of eye wrinkles and creases. This surgery can also be paired with forehead lift to correct the position of eyebrows and for further skin tightening.