Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Just What Is Possible With Cosmetic Eye Laser Operations?

By Paul English

Have you ever considered the possibility of improving the look of your skin surrounding your eyes? It is all too common as we age to pick up those unwonted bags of skin around the eyes as well as in some cases those dreaded areas of accumulated skin.

Additionally there may be small bags under the eyes where fat collects. These conditions aren't always age related since some young people can have conditions such as disthyroid eye disease and facial nerve palsy that cause the same symptoms.

Blepharoplasty: a popular cosmetic eye surgery procedure

This cosmetic eye surgery is often used to remedy these skin problems. In essence during the procedure the surgeon will remove all unwonted skin by making incisions with a laser.

In the case of the buildup of fatty deposits underneath one's eyes, this procedure can be applied. A series of smallish Sutures are used to help the incisions around the eye heal themselves after the operation, normally within 4 to 5 days these will be removed.

The Benefits Of Lasers

There are a whole series of benefits that the laser brings to cosmetic eye surgery. For starters blood vessels can be very quickly sealed, this makes a huge difference since the surgeon can see the organ he is working on far better throughout the procedure.

With a better view of the eye the surgeon can perform the procedure with better precision. Cosmetic eye laser surgery also has less postoperative swelling compared to conventional forms of eye surgery.

What to expect once the procedure is over

One must be prepared for some discomfort from bright lights and possibly some blurred vision soon after the operation.

In most cases doctors prescribe some kind of eye drops or other medications to deal with these symptoms. It shouldn't be more than just a couple days before these problems cease.

Anyone interested in undergoing cosmetic surgery on their eyes will first need to go through a thorough examination by their doctor first, to be sure they are good to go with their cosmetic eye surgery.

Be sure to consider all aspects of a cosmetic eye laser surgery procedures before deciding to go through with the procedure. As with all surgical procedures there are both benefits and risks that should be weighed carefully before proceeding. - 16004

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