I'm 68 and have droopy lids. Likely best to do both upper and lower although I do not have much bags on lower. Is sedation best for surgery when doing both? Is laser faster to heal, less bruising, less painful? Thank you.
Answer: It is not the instrument used to cut the skin, it's the surgeon. It is the design of the surgery that makes the difference. Lasers are often used as a marketing ploy to make up for surgeon's who do not really do a nice blepharoplasty. Lasers are not superior instruments for performing the blepharoplasty. From a surgeon stand point they seem to cause less bruising but this is not really established by scientific studies. Unfortunately the laser devitalizes the skin edges and it takes much longer for the skin to heal than surgery with the scalpel. This means the sutures need to be left in longer and that often compromises the way the eyelid heals.
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Answer: It is not the instrument used to cut the skin, it's the surgeon. It is the design of the surgery that makes the difference. Lasers are often used as a marketing ploy to make up for surgeon's who do not really do a nice blepharoplasty. Lasers are not superior instruments for performing the blepharoplasty. From a surgeon stand point they seem to cause less bruising but this is not really established by scientific studies. Unfortunately the laser devitalizes the skin edges and it takes much longer for the skin to heal than surgery with the scalpel. This means the sutures need to be left in longer and that often compromises the way the eyelid heals.
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November 27, 2015
Answer: What are pros and cons re blepharoplasty on using a scalpel vs laser? Both tools are designed to excise the skin. With that said- the quality of final outcome will depend on many factors- such as-great experienced Surgeon, your healing capacity etc. You do appear to be a great candidate for upper lid blepharoplasty. Seek an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for in person exam/consultation. For more info re/this procedure you can view this link:
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November 27, 2015
Answer: What are pros and cons re blepharoplasty on using a scalpel vs laser? Both tools are designed to excise the skin. With that said- the quality of final outcome will depend on many factors- such as-great experienced Surgeon, your healing capacity etc. You do appear to be a great candidate for upper lid blepharoplasty. Seek an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for in person exam/consultation. For more info re/this procedure you can view this link:
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November 27, 2015
Answer: Bleph with laser Eyelid surgery can be done with laser or scalpel. As a surgeon I like using the laser as there is less bruising and swelling. However the result should be good either way. You have a ptosis of the upper lids, so will need more than a bleph. You should consult with an oculoplastic surgeon for this repair. Also may want to consider laser resurfacing around the eyes to help improve the skin texture.
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November 27, 2015
Answer: Bleph with laser Eyelid surgery can be done with laser or scalpel. As a surgeon I like using the laser as there is less bruising and swelling. However the result should be good either way. You have a ptosis of the upper lids, so will need more than a bleph. You should consult with an oculoplastic surgeon for this repair. Also may want to consider laser resurfacing around the eyes to help improve the skin texture.
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November 26, 2015
Answer: Eyelid surgery techniques Eyelid surgery techniquesScalpel vs laser is up to the surgeon. Results are the same for both with maybe less swelling with a laser in the first two to three days.Laser can also be used to treat the texture on the surface of the eyelids to tighten and smooth the skin.. This is a different purpose.
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November 26, 2015
Answer: Eyelid surgery techniques Eyelid surgery techniquesScalpel vs laser is up to the surgeon. Results are the same for both with maybe less swelling with a laser in the first two to three days.Laser can also be used to treat the texture on the surface of the eyelids to tighten and smooth the skin.. This is a different purpose.
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Answer: What are pros and cons re blepharoplasty on using a scalpel vs laser? Despite scientific studies, there is no evidence to suggest laser is better than scalpel for eyelid surgery.Often it is used a 'marketing' tool to sell the procedure as 'laser' is perceived to be 'hi tech' and hence better.Sedation or not will depend on your Surgeon.Uppers Definitely, lowers its upto youAll the best
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Answer: What are pros and cons re blepharoplasty on using a scalpel vs laser? Despite scientific studies, there is no evidence to suggest laser is better than scalpel for eyelid surgery.Often it is used a 'marketing' tool to sell the procedure as 'laser' is perceived to be 'hi tech' and hence better.Sedation or not will depend on your Surgeon.Uppers Definitely, lowers its upto youAll the best
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