What is Cosmetic Eye Surgery ?

Medically known as double eyelid surgery or Blepharoplasty, is the type eyelid plastic surgery which is done for the removal of excess fat from the lower eyelids and the upper eyelids. The cause of droopy eyelids is the sagging skin that can also harm the vision and is also the result of excessive accumulation of the fat cells. The aim of the cosmetic surgery is to restore and heal the congenital defects or the disfigurement in order to give a better appearance to the body. Drooping eyes and puffy eyes are the most common cosmetic problems.

Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery

Acute angle closure glaucoma and chronic open-angle glaucoma are the two main types of Glaucoma. The other types include pigmentary, congenital, normal tension and secondary glaucoma.

• Evaluation of eyelid laxity
• Lower and upper eyelid Blepharoplasty
• Ptosis repair
• Management of the dry eye

Facial Cosmetic Surgery Around the Eyelids and Eye

• Skin Resurfacing
• Direct Browlift

Orbital Reconstructive Surgery Including Surrounding Bones of the Eyes

• Grave' disease (thyroid) surgery
• Repair and evaluation of lacrimal system
• Orbital reconstruction by following trauma

Surgical Procedures of Cosmetic Eye Surgery

Brow Lift : The small incisions are made above the hairline in order to improve the appearance of the eyebrow. Also referred to as forehead lift surgery, the aim of the surgery is to raise the eyebrows to offer more youthful and alert look. The surgery also reduces the creases that develop between the eyes, across the forehead and on the bridge of the nose. The sagging brow which is there at the upper eyelid is also repositioned.

Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty Eye Lift : The excessive accumulation of the fat is repositioned or removed by making a small incision in the eye that has caused eyelid bags. The incision made inside the lower eyelid can also be done with resurfacing.

Lower Eyelid Lift Surgery : Blepharoplasty or lower eyelid lift surgery is performed to remove the excess skin, muscle, fat, wrinkles and puffy fat bags of the lower eyelids. The puffy fat bags on the lower eyelid makes us look more sad, tired and old. The aim of the surgery is to correct this by making an incision below the eyelid. This surgery gives the patients more alert, rested and youthful appearance.

Upper Eyelid Lift Surgery : During the surgery, incisions are made along the natural fold of the upper eyelid that widens beyond the existing creases or into the laugh lines. With the help of incisions, the excess fat, muscle and skin is removed. As the incisions are done on the natural contour of the upper eyelid, they are not noticeable.

Resurfacing Surgery : This surgery is primarily done to treat eye wrinkles.

Laser Eyelid Surgery : This surgery involves the use of CO2 (carbon dioxide) laser in order to remove the excess fatty tissue and skin. Small incisions are made with the help of the ultra pulse laser that instantly ablates with the tissues surrounding the lower and upper eyelids. The aim of the surgery is to tighten the saggy and loose skin by eliminating the bags under the eye.

Canthoplasty : This particular type of surgery is performed to tighten the lower eyelid of the patient. It comes under Blepharoplasty, which is a surgical procedure done to modify the eyelids. The surgical procedure is also known as inferior retinacular suspension, it is used to alter the eye shape permanently. Canthoplasty is the most popular procedure for those who want more youthful shape of the eyes. The surgery is also meant for those who suffer from trauma or droopy eyelids. Canthoplasty can be simultaneously done with eyebrow lift or face lift procedures.

Cost of Cosmetic Eye Surgery

India specializes in effective and low-cost surgery cosmetic eye surgery. The success rate of cosmetic eye surgery in India is very high that attracts many patients from all the world.