Dallas Plastic Surgery Blog

Do you have difficulty seeing because of sagging eyelids? Do you think your eyebrows are down at your ankles? Simple surgical procedures can fix those problems and give you a more refreshed look. Blepharoplasty (eyelid reshaping surgery) and brow lift surgery can be used to help removed excess skin, reposition the brow, and give the face a brighter, more awake look. In this segment, questions about blepharoplasty and brow lift will be answered.

What is a blepharoplasty?

According to Stedman’s medical dictionary, blepharoplasty is defined as any operation for the correction of a defect in the eyelids. This can refer to either upper or lower eyelid surgery. Generally, lower eyelid blepharoplasty is to correct excess skin of the lower eyelid or bags under the eyes. Upper eyelid surgery as well is to correct excess skin of the upper eyelid but in doing so can also correct loss of vision because of the excess skin.

What is a brow lift?

Brow lift surgery aims to replace the brow in a more natural position. Over time, the brow and soft tissues of the forehead descend. This descent can interfere with vision and cause the eyes to have a tired look. With elevation of the brow, the soft tissues are repositioned, vision can be improved, and the tired look resolved.

Does insurance cover these procedures?

Some insurance will cover one or both procedures if there is interference with vision. To determined this, a special test called a visual field test must be performed by an optometrist or ophthalmologist. Medicare will even cover the procedures in certain circumstances. Consultation with an ophthalmologist, plastic surgeon, or facial plastic surgeon can help to determine if you are a good candidate for the procedures.

What is the recovery time after surgery?

Recovery depends on the type of surgery performed. Again, a trained and qualified surgeon can help to describe the procedure and give you an idea of recovery time. Most patients can resume normal activities with minimal limitations in 1-2 weeks. Each person is different and consultation with a physician is necessary to determine what activity restrictions are necessary.

For more information about blepharoplasty in Dallas, eyelid surgery, visual field deficits, or droopy eyebrows, visit Dr. Verret on the web at http://innovationsfps.com.