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Things You Should Know Before Getting an Eyelid Surgery

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Blepharoplasty is the medical term for eyelid surgeries or eye lift surgery. And it has become more and more popular, at least according to a 2016 survey by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. This cosmetic procedure ranked fourth as the most commonly administered surgery. And if you are considering to have it, there are some things you should learn first. 

Gives You a Drastic Change on Your Look

Though an eyelift procedure may sound like a small alteration since the eyelids are one of the smallest parts on your face, you can look like a totally different person if you have it. Therefore, make sure that you can have a simulated picture of how you are going to be like after the surgery. Typically, the surgeon will do so by providing you with a 3D imaging simulation of your before-and-after appearance. 

Makes You Look Younger Permanently

As we age, our eyelids can look droopy and saggy. This is due to the weakening muscles around the eyes and the loss of skin flexibility. With an eyelift, you can overcome those problems and look younger permanently if compared to the non-surgical procedures, such as botox injection and fractional eyelift. Besides, botox injection has been notorious for giving the patient an unnatural result. 

You Need to Prepare the Budget Seriously

To get the result that you want, you may need to undergo several eyelift procedures at once. Consequently, the price may range from $2000 to $5000, and even more, depending on the complexity. And that expense still does not include anesthesia, the surgical facility, tests, and medications. Also, if anything goes wrong, your medical insurance also won’t cover it. Therefore, your budgeting must cover the worst-case scenario so that you can proceed with your surgery financially protected. 

The Recovery May Take Several Weeks

Although an eyelift is performed on your seemingly trivial body part, the recovery will take several weeks. Bruising, swelling, pain, and even vision change are some of the side effects that may appear after surgery. Therefore, you need to adjust your schedule if you’re going to have an eyelift since you can’t be working or doing hard physical activities afterward. 

It’s Easy to Get, But… 

surgery on progressUnlike in the past decade, cosmetic surgeries are neither luxury or a taboo these days. You can find many aesthetic clinics that offer cosmetic surgeries by simply looking on the internet. But with such ease comes the risk. Many doctors may not be experienced enough in their field, and malpractice is not uncommon. And since the result will be permanent, you have to profile the clinics and surgeons thoroughly before you can decide to entrust them with the surgery. 

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