The Pros and Cons of Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery

AENT Team

July 19, 2022

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The Pros and Cons of Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery

Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is a popular procedure that helps people achieve a more youthful look by removing excess skin from the eyelids. With age, the eyelids stretch, and the muscles begin to weaken. With eyelid surgery, your surgeon can correct any sagging or drooping under and around the eyes.

As patients consider getting an eyelift, weighing the pros and cons is always important. Let’s take a closer look at cosmetic eyelid surgery’s benefits and potential risks.

Pro: You Will Achieve a More Youthful Look

One of the main reasons why people get eyelid surgery is to achieve a more youthful look. Your eyes are one of the first places that begin to show signs of aging. Aging eyes tend to look sad, tired, or angry in appearance. Cosmetic eyelid surgery can help you obtain a softer and more approachable look.

Pro: The Road to Recovery Is Easy

You must set aside about two to three weeks of downtime when you get cosmetic eyelid surgery. After having cosmetic eyelid surgery, you may feel ready to take on the world, but you should still give yourself time to heal. Also, your recovery time depends on your surgery’s extent and your surgeon’s expertise.

Con: Seeing the Final Results Takes Time

Sometimes doctors mislead patients into thinking they will see results immediately after surgery. Any facial surgery that requires incisions will cause slight swelling and bruising after surgery. You typically won’t see the final effects of your eyelift for a few weeks.

Con: You May Require Additional Surgery

While cosmetic eyelid surgery is known for giving patients a youthful look, this surgery cannot prevent further signs of aging. This means you may need to address new wrinkles, sagging, and skin issues around the eyes with additional surgery. However, eyelid surgery is recommended as a longer-lasting solution over an injectable filler.

Everything has its pros and cons, including cosmetic eyelid surgery. At Allergy & ENT Associates, we can ensure that you are in good hands. Allergy & ENT Associates is one of Houston’s most trusted plastic surgery centers. We offer a broad spectrum of procedures with some of the best surgery specialists in Houston, Texas. If you want to learn more about what you can expect, contact us today!

This entry was posted in Blog on July 19, 2022 by AENT Team.

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