Blepharoplasty can be performed on the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or a combination of both. When addressing the upper eyelids, an incision is made along the natural crease and excess skin is then trimmed. In some cases, some of the muscle and / or fat is also removed before the wound is closed. For the lower lid, the process is similar but the incision is made just beneath the eyelashes.
Our treatments for the face and eyes are carried out under local or general anaesthetic. Here at REAL we use total intravenous anaesthesia as it has greater potential benefits compared to other forms of anaesthesia. Intravenous anaesthesia is more rapid in onset, and elimination which allows for speedier recovery. Further benefits include; increased haemodynamic stability (stabilised blood flow), decreased risk of organ toxicity, decrease in surgical haemostasis (bleeding), reduced risk of postoperative nausea and vomiting, and improved, more predictable recovery.
