*UPPER EYELID*

*How to prepare yourself ?*

Be sure to inform your doctor about your general health, medication, and any specific problems such as dryness of the eyes, change in vision, or other eye related symptoms.

If you wear glasses or contact lenses, be sure to bring them along.

Stop smoking, discontinue consumption of alcohol, and stop taking vitamin E and any medications containing aspirin. (Two weeks pre and postoperative period is usually recommended.)

*The Surgery*

Eyelid surgery is a procedure to remove fat, usually along with excess skin and fat, and create double folds for Asian upper eyelids. The surgeon will make an incision on the drawn marks or on the crease of the upper eyelid. It depends on the amount of skin needed to be removed, and other factors. It is usually performed as an out patient case. The nurse will give you cold compress to reduce swelling and bruising.

*- Duration of procedure*: approximately 20 Minutes.

*Anesthesia:* It can be done under a local anesthesia or combined with sedative agents,

*Post - Operation*

After the surgery, most pain if any can be controlled with painkillers or medications prescribed by your doctor. The stitches will be removed 5 days after the surgery. Five days to seven  days after the surgery you can return to work, bruises can be hidden with concealers or corrective cosmetics.

Self - care:

Keep your head elevated for several days.

Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from direct sunlight and wind.

Do not wear your contact lenses after surgery unless permitted by the doctor.

It's especially important to avoid activities that will raise your blood pressure, including bending or lifting.

*Cost:** Upper Blepharoplasty 450.-USD*

**LOWER EYELID*

*1. **How to prepare yourself ?*

Be sure to inform your doctor about your general health, medication, and any specific problems such as dryness of the eyes, change in vision, or other eye related symptoms.

If you wear glasses or contact lenses, be sure to bring them along.

Stop smoking, discontinue consumption of alcohol, and stop taking vitamin E and any medications containing aspirin. (Two weeks pre and postoperative period is usually recommended.)

*The Surgery*

Eyelid surgery is a procedure to remove fat, usually along with excess skin and muscle, from the lower eyelids. The surgeon will make an incision on the drawn marks right below the eyelashes. It depends on the amount of skin and fat pads that need to be removed and other factors. It is usually performed as an out patient case. The nurse will give you cold compress to reduce swelling and bruising.

*- Duration of procedure*: approximately 40 Minutes.

*- Anesthesia:* It can be done under a local anesthesia or combined with sedative agents, if indicated.

*Post - Operation*

After the surgery, your eyes will be applied with an eye ointment. Your eyelid may feel tight, bruised or swollen. Most pain if any can be controlled with painkillers or medications prescribed by your doctor. Stitches will be removed 3 to 7 days after the surgery. After 5 days you can return for work, bruises if any can be covered by concealers or corrective cosmetics.

Self - care:

Keep your head elevated for several days.

Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from direct sunlight and wind.

Do not wear your contact lenses after surgery unless permitted by the doctor.

It's especially important to avoid activities that will raise your blood pressure, including bending or lifting.