Eyelid Surgery - The Procedure For Men - What to Consider

The eyes are where most attention is given during conversation. So it is no wonder that as we age it can become uncomfortable to have our eyes to start looking wrinkled, worn and tired looking-and giving others the impression that this state of our eyes reflects who we are and how we feel.

So it shouldn't be a surprise that eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is the second most common plastic surgery procedure performed on men. The surgery is designed to reverse the loss of elasticity that causes one's eyelids to fall during the aging process. It can also fix the excess skin that can accumulate around the eyelids making the eyes seem lost and less energetic.

So what should a man know when considering this procedure?

First, interview many plastic surgeons and give yourself plenty of time to do so in order to avoid making a hasty decision. You'll want to find a surgeon who has experience with this specific procedure which is a delicate one. Ask plenty of questions and make sure that you feel comfortable with them and that they take a personal interest in your goals and medical history.

Once you have made a decision, be open and honest with your doctor and carefully follow their pre and post-operative instructions closely to ensure your health, safety and best results. Always remember that this is a surgery event though is usually done as an outpatient surgery.

The surgeon can be in better position to help you in operative care before the actual surgery if he or she knows about your medical history. Thereby he can give you a realistic expectation of what to expect during the recovery stage of this procedure that can last several weeks.

The healing process may include swelling, bruising, irritation or dry eyes, discomfort and possible irritation of the incision site. These side effects can be controlled with medication, cold compresses and ointment. A patient must observe careful sun protection and wear darkly tinted sunglasses until healing is complete.

While final results will appear within several weeks, it may take up to a year for incision lines to fully refine. While eyelid surgery can be expected to correct certain conditions permanently, a recipient will continue to age naturally. Life-long sun protection will help to maintain results. A man can have positives to take from this procedure if he has realistic expectation of what to expect from it in long term.