Blepharoplasty in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Am I A Good Candidate For Eyelid Surgery?

Any one or combination of the following conditions may indicate that you may be considered a good candidate for eyelid surgery:

• Excess skin obscuring the natural fold of the upper eyelids
• Loose skin hanging down from the upper eyelids, perhaps impairing vision
• A puffy appearance to the upper eyelids, making the eyes look tired
• Excess skin and fine, "crepe paper type" wrinkles of the lower eyelids
• Bags and dark circles under the eyes
• Lower eyelid droopiness

What is the day of my surgery like?

Your eyelid surgery may be performed in a hospital, free-standing ambulatory facility or office-based surgical suite.

Medications are administered for your comfort during the surgical procedure. Frequently, local anesthesia and intravenous sedation are used for patients undergoing eyelid surgery, although general anesthesia may be desirable in some instances. For your safety during the operation, various monitors are used to check your heart, blood pressure, pulse and the amount of oxygen circulating in your blood.

When surgery is completed, you will be taken into a recovery area where you will continue to be closely monitored. Your vision will be blurry as a result of ointment used to soothe and protect the eye during surgery as well as from the swelling that is a normal aftermath of eyelid procedures. There should be surprisingly little discomfort, however, from the surgery. Consider having blepharoplasty in Tulsa, OK.

You probably will be permitted to go home after a short period of observation, although some patients may stay overnight in the hospital or surgical facility. View blepharoplasty before and after photos.

When can I return to normal activities after the surgery?

The first few days after surgery, you should rest quietly with your head elevated. Your surgeon may instruct you to apply cold compresses to your eyelids. Remember, you must not take aspirin or certain anti-inflammatory medications. Initially, you may feel a "tight" sensation around the eyes and some mild discomfort that can be controlled with oral medication. During the first 48 hours following surgery, patients experience varying degrees of swelling and bruising. Some patients find that mild swelling persist for several weeks, while others may see swelling resolve in as little as one week. Bruising typically disappears within seven to ten days. Within the first week or so, you will be permitted to use makeup, if desired, to conceal any discoloration. Stitches are usually removed within a week of surgery.

For more information about having eyeld surgery or blepharoplasty in Tulsa Oklahoma - contact Dr Robert Mitchell.