I was wondering, has anyone had upper eyelid surgery with local anesthetic injections? My doctor also recommends laser treatment for under lower eyelids to remove the crows feet and says it will make the skin tighter. I'm concerned about the laser treatment; what can I expect to feel after the local injections wear off? Thanks.
Answer: Upper eyelid sugery and laser for lower lids Yes, upper eyelids surgery can be done under local anesthesia, as well as laser to your lower eyelids. After the local wears off, you may have some discomort and burning sensations. So, make sure to request some pain killers for home use. Also, make sure you ice the lasered areas well afterward for several hours. Good luck!
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Answer: Upper eyelid sugery and laser for lower lids Yes, upper eyelids surgery can be done under local anesthesia, as well as laser to your lower eyelids. After the local wears off, you may have some discomort and burning sensations. So, make sure to request some pain killers for home use. Also, make sure you ice the lasered areas well afterward for several hours. Good luck!
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August 9, 2009
Answer: Why would anyone do upper eyelid surgery under general anesthesia? Dear Bangela
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August 9, 2009
Answer: Why would anyone do upper eyelid surgery under general anesthesia? Dear Bangela
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August 8, 2009
Answer: Performing Blepharoplasty and Laser Under Local The local injections for the laser I would assume is going to be a local block. This means the nerve to the area is blocked so that the area is numb. This works well if it is a small area to be addressed. After the laser and when the block wears off you will feel like you have had a sun burn. Now this depends on the laser modality but in general that is what it is going to feel like.
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August 8, 2009
Answer: Performing Blepharoplasty and Laser Under Local The local injections for the laser I would assume is going to be a local block. This means the nerve to the area is blocked so that the area is numb. This works well if it is a small area to be addressed. After the laser and when the block wears off you will feel like you have had a sun burn. Now this depends on the laser modality but in general that is what it is going to feel like.
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Answer: General anesthesia is preferred for blepharoplasty A blepharoplasty is best performed under general anesthesia, not local anesthetic. Fat pads underneath the eyelids that create the puffy look, do not numb up to the local anesthetic and is quite painful upon removal. It is best to have this done under a general anesthesia. Laser resurfacing for the eyelids will help to some degree with the lower lid wrinkles and crow’s-feet. However, it can leave the skin hypo-pigmented over the areas that were lasered. The transition zone between lasered to non-lasered skin can be noticeable. Laser surfacing is thermal injury to the skin that is quite painful. Expect stinging for the first few days and the area to remain pink for several months in the postoperative phase before full feeling takes effect.
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Answer: General anesthesia is preferred for blepharoplasty A blepharoplasty is best performed under general anesthesia, not local anesthetic. Fat pads underneath the eyelids that create the puffy look, do not numb up to the local anesthetic and is quite painful upon removal. It is best to have this done under a general anesthesia. Laser resurfacing for the eyelids will help to some degree with the lower lid wrinkles and crow’s-feet. However, it can leave the skin hypo-pigmented over the areas that were lasered. The transition zone between lasered to non-lasered skin can be noticeable. Laser surfacing is thermal injury to the skin that is quite painful. Expect stinging for the first few days and the area to remain pink for several months in the postoperative phase before full feeling takes effect.
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August 11, 2009
Answer: Upper blepharoplasty with local is reasonable Upper lid cosmetic surgery could easily be done under local anaesthesia in the right patient! Lower lid surgery, laser or any other therapy requires a correct diagnosis of the underlying problem. Laser could tighten a mild skin laxity without any structural weakness or fat herniation. Do not expect laser to reverse muscle weakness, or other hardcore signs of peri-orbital aging. Best of luck!
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August 11, 2009
Answer: Upper blepharoplasty with local is reasonable Upper lid cosmetic surgery could easily be done under local anaesthesia in the right patient! Lower lid surgery, laser or any other therapy requires a correct diagnosis of the underlying problem. Laser could tighten a mild skin laxity without any structural weakness or fat herniation. Do not expect laser to reverse muscle weakness, or other hardcore signs of peri-orbital aging. Best of luck!
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