Eyelid surgery may be necessary for many people, as it is greatly beneficial for either their appearance or quality of life, following an unobstructed field of vision and a lower chance of unnecessary irritation and pain following the defective eyelids. Thus, some may consider the eyelid surgery to be “too risky”, following the operation in the area of the eye, which is necessary for seeing things and is irreplaceable at all costs.

This article will provide a checklist for safe eyelid surgery in Bangkok, to help you achieve visible expected results from an eyelid surgery with minimal risks and complications.

Why may you need eyelid surgery?

As we had talked earlier in the last article, eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin, fat, or muscle from the upper or lower eyelids. This is an effective and long-lasting solution dealing with sagging and drooping eyelids, which itself could bring in a number of complications, including

• Drooping upper eyelids or ptosis: Ptosis is the condition of the upper eyelid droops over the eye, which could limit or completely block both central (straight) and peripheral (side) vision if the drooping eyelid covers the pupil. In addition, ptosis makes your face look uneven or tired. Ptosis is related to the malfunction of the levator muscle, which lifts the eyelid. For adults, the levator muscle may stretch or separate from their eyelid due to aging, eye injuries, or tumors.
• Sagging eyebrows or eyebrow ptosis: Sagging eyebrows are related to ptosis, as they could lead to excess skin accumulation in the upper eyelid. Sagging eyebrows are caused by the weakening of forehead muscles due to aging, leading to the loss of support for the eyebrow.
• Puffy bags under the eyes: Same as sagging eyebrows, loss of firmness in the skin and muscle following aging, could result in accumulation of excess muscle and fat in the lower eyelid, resulting in under-eye saggy bags that could also limit side vision.
• Ectropion and entropion: Ectropion is the case where the lower eyelid droops down and turns outward. Meanwhile, entropion is the opposite, where the lower eyelid turns inward toward the eyeball. Ectropion and entropion are caused by aging, skin disease, trauma, infection, or scarring inside the eyelid. While ectropion makes your eyes dry and more sensitive to the wind, entropion could further develop an infection of the clear dome-shaped window at the front of the eye, or cornea.

Eyelid surgery may also be possible purely for aesthetic purposes, using them to restore a more open, refreshed, and naturally youthful appearance. In addition, there is also a procedure called double eyelid surgery or Asian blepharoplasty. This is a surgery that reshapes the skin around the eye to create a crease in the upper eyelid that naturally lacks one, purely for cosmetic purposes. 

Here, a necessity for the “eyelid surgery” may be for aesthetic, functional, or both combined. If you are considering one of these, consider contacting us for additional information and consultation.

What should be concerned with eyelid surgery?

In the same manner as other types of surgery, eyelid surgery also comes with a possibility of complications. Thus, the complication itself could become a massive jeopardy following as there is no replacement if massive mischief occurred with your eyes, which will unfortunately affect your vision, either temporarily or permanently.

These are the list of risks associated with eyelid surgery, including

• Infection : Even being the most common complication possible, the infection requires a lengthy treatment for its control. In addition, an infection of the eyes may lead to vision problems – blurred or decreased vision, and sensitivity to light.
• Scarring : Even standard incisions are typically made in the natural creases of the eyelid to minimize visibility, but there is a remaining risk of noticeable scarring, including the formation of raised and more prominent hypertrophic or keloid scars.
• Overcorrection : A possible risk following the excessive removal of skin, muscle, or fat, resulting in a “pulled” or “surprised” look. Even worse, severe overcorrection could result in ectropion or pull down of the lower eyelid, exposing the white of the eye and causing irritation. Another worst case includes difficulty closing their eyes when they sleep
• Asymmetry : Even temporary swelling and a slight imbalance of one eye in relation to the other may occur during the healing or scarring process. Minor differences in eyelid shape, height, or crease may be noticeable after the surgery if a surgeon is lacking precision.
• Changes in Vision : While dry eyes are common and temporary, caused by the eyelids not fully closing after surgery, temporary or permanent changes in vision – blurry vision, dry eyes, or, in very rare cases, complete loss of vision are a potential complication. 

While these aforementioned events could be possible with any surgery, the chance of these complications and also unmentioned ones could also be minimized with adequate evaluation, appropriate planning, proper equipment, and accurate performance of surgery.

A checklist for safe eyelid surgery in Bangkok

If you are considering eyelid surgery here in Bangkok, this major checklist for safe eyelid surgery in Bangkok could help you a lot in navigating through the tens of options available with an eyelid surgery program. 

What you need to look for before a discussion about price and packages, including

• Qualifications : The bare minimum of every surgery that your case needs to be done by trained and qualified professionals. For the eyelid surgery, either licensed oculoplastic surgeons or specialist plastic surgeons must be the one who perform. Looking for their certificate and operational license as proof.
• Facilities : Like other surgical procedures, eyelid surgery needs to be done at a proper facility with specialized and sterilized tools. Looking for a place with a proper operating room, adequate equipment, and strict safety and sterilisation protocols.
• Pre-operation assessments : The assessments are the critical step for the desirable outcomes of eyelid surgery. Looking for a place that puts you through multiple necessary steps of evaluation by qualified professionals, including the doctor who is the one making an incision on your eyelids.

• Operation techniques :  Currently, there are a number of techniques for eyelid surgery. Pick the place that discussed the risk and benefit of all techniques possible, and clarified why this is an option being chosen, and also, their procedure to minimise and deal with the possible complications.
• Post-operative care : Even with the stitches being completed, the whole process of eyelid surgery is not done yet. Here, post-operative care remained a necessary step to reach visible results. Looking for a place that is going to provide help after you have left the clinic.
• Case experiences : “Experiences made it perfect”. Choosing a place with multiple case experiences would be beneficial, as you will never become their “trial cases”. Also, it’s also easier for you to look at an experienced clinic with proven reviews and testimonials by others who have already had the surgery before being a track to follow.

Safe Eyelid Surgery in Bangkok at Radiance Skin Clinic

Radiance Skin Clinic, a professional aesthetic clinic located in the heart of Bangkok, introduced the procedure of aesthetic and functional eyelid surgery by a trained and highly skilled surgeon under our professional surgical facilities. Our team of professional aesthetic dermatologists, ophthalmologists, surgeons, and technicians is ready to provide you with personalized care from full eye and facial assessment, careful preparation, advanced surgical techniques, and continuous post-operative care to ensure safety and optimal results.

For foreign patients, Radiance Skin Clinic is considered the best option for expats who are looking for eyelid surgery in Bangkok. Not only do we perform the procedure with precision and a focus on natural-looking results, but we can also provide you with additional services that make you feel assured and convenient, with a translator, transportation arrangements, and accommodations for ones who plan for a surgery in Thailand from abroad.

If you are currently looking for eyelid surgery in Bangkok to enhance your appearance or correct functional issues, visit our team for a consultation at our clinic located at Maneeya Center between 10 am and 7 pm, or leave a message on our online channel here.

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