Laser Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
Changes in your skin.
When
we are born, our skin is smooth and soft. As the years pass, our
skin tone changes. We begin to notice that the skin is loose and
wrinkles begin to form. In the eyelid area, this causes the appearance
of “tired eyes” or “droopy eyelids”. Many people
look in the mirror and say “I feel twenty years younger than I look”.
Laser
Eyelid Surgery can address many of the problems caused by early aging.
There are several new techniques available for freshening the area around
your eyes. Laser Eyelid Surgery can remove excess skin, remove bulging
fatty pouches below the eyes, and erase some of the wrinkles that have
formed.
What
procedures are available?
Technology
changes quickly, and the doctors at The Eye MDs are dedicated to bringing
the latest, safest techniques to the Ohio Valley. The following
techniques are a few of the possibilities available to you.
-
Laser
Blepharoplasty - Removal
of excess skin and fat from the eyelids using the laser. The
laser beam makes the incision and seals the blood vessels for a quicker
recovery with less bruising. The incisions are closed with tiny
stitches that are removed in about five days.
-
Botox -
Softening
of crow’s feet and worry wrinkles with a tiny injection of medicine.
Botox relaxes the muscles that cause wrinkles with movement
of the face. This is often combined with other eyelid surgery.
The treatment is usually repeated several times per year.
Talking with your doctor.
During
your visit to The Eye MDs, please mention to your doctor that you may
be interested in Laser Eyelid Surgery. He can discuss the techniques
that may be helpful for your problem, and he can discuss your expectations
with you.
How long is the recovery time?
Recovery
time can vary based on your medical health and age. Patients having
only Botox treatment can expect to return to work immediately with a minimum
of discomfort or bruising. Patients who choose Laser Blepharoplasty
can usually return to work after one week without feeling excessively
swollen.
How can I pay for Laser Eyelid
Surgery?
If the drooping skin or poor lid position affects your vision, the Laser
Eyelid Surgery is usually covered by medical insurance, including Medicare.
However, if the surgery is done for cosmetic reasons, it is usually not
covered by insurance. We may be able to arrange a payment plan to
meet your needs.
"Our
Physicians Outpatient
Surgery Center in Belpre, Ohio, allows us to offer Laser Eyelid
Surgery in an outpatient setting - you have the surgery and can go straight
home afterward. This translates to much lower cost for you, with no
overnight hospital stays involved."
- Dr.
Zane Lazer
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