Excessive eyelid skin and/or bulging tissues under the skin will produce a tired, aged look even after the best night's sleep. Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, can remove sagging, baggy skin and return a rested, more vibrant appearance to the areas around the eyes and upper third of the face. Blepharoplasy can also be done in conjunction with other facial plastic procedures.

Suitable candidate for Eyelid Surgery in Kansas City:

• excess skin obscuring the natural fold of the upper eyelids
• loose skin hanging down from the upper eyelids, perhaps impairing vision
• a puffy appearance to the upper eyelids, making the eyes look tired
• excess skin and fine, crepey wrinkles of the lower eyelids
• bags and dark circles under the eyes, often with a depression along the bony border of the lower eyelids
• droopiness of the lower eyelids, showing white below the iris (colored portion of the eye)

Risks Involved:

• The minor complications after the surgery include double or blurred vision for a few days.
• Temporary swelling at the corner of the eyelids.
• A slight asymmetry in healing or scarring.
• Tiny whiteheads may appear after your stitches are taken out, which can be removed easily with a very fine needle.
• Following surgery, some patients may have difficulty closing their eyes when they sleep.
• In rare cases this condition may be permanent.
• Another complication is ectropion, a pulling down of the lower which require further surgery.

Never forget to be sure you consult with a specialist such as Plastic Surgeon Dr. Richard Price in Kansas. Make sure you have all your questions answered and you understand the surgery procedure fully before you have the sugery. Pre-surgery research is important to a successful surgery.

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