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: 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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