1. When can they go back to work?
2. When can they go back to the Gym?
3. How soon can they care for their children?
4. How bad is the pain from surgery?
5. When can they drive?
6. How soon can they travel again?
7. How soon can they have sex?
8. How soon can they wear certain types of cloths?

The answer to these important questions about plastic surgery recovery depends on the type of surgery, the involved body parts, multiplicity of the procedures, family support structure, and the extent of work or home responsibilities.

In the following section, Dr. Younai describes the approximate recovery course and restrictions for a variety of plastic surgery procedures, for patients in southern California, including those from Beverly Hills and Los Angeles.

Recovery after liposuction: Tumescent, laser, ultrasonic.
Liposuction is a relatively easy procedure to recover from, mainly because there are no large incisions, and the surgery is superficial. Liposuction can be performed on the neck/face, arms, chest, breasts, abdomen, back, buttocks, thighs, knees, calves, and ankles. The pain and recovery time of liposuction is similar to that of a bad muscle bruise sustained during a motor vehicle accident.

Most patients take a week or less of recovery before returning to work after liposuction. There are no restrictions with respect to exercise and you may return to your exercise routine as you feel comfortable. Likewise, there are no restrictions with lifting, pushing, pulling or taking care of young children; although, most people can not do strenuous house work for about 4 days.

Most patients are able to drive within a week; however this also depends on the areas of liposuction. For example, it is harder to steer if you had liposuction of the arms. When it comes to sex there is no restrictions as long a you are comfortable!

Especially in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles, most patients are eager to know when they can wear that especial outfit for that special party or event. After liposuction you will be wearing a girdle for about six weeks. Despite this, most of your regular cloths should fit comfortably over it. After the first three weeks, if you are planning to wear revealing cloths or dresses, you donít have to wear your girdle during that time. Finally, there are no travel restrictions.

Recovery after Tummy Tuck, Abdominoplasty, Body Lift, or Belt Lipectomy,
Tummy tuck, abdominoplasty, or body lift, involves removing the hanging abdominal skin fold, along with tightening the abdominal muscles. The pain and recover of a tummy tuck is similar to that of a c-section or hysterectomy. Most women in Los Angeles or Beverly Hills take about two weeks for recovery before returning to work. Because of tightening of the abdominal muscles patients can not do any heavy lifting or straining at home, work, or the Gym for about eight weeks.

You can do power walking or bicycling in 2-3 weeks. You can also have sex in 2-3 weeks as long as you donít strain your abdominal muscles for 6-8 weeks. Most cloths or pants will be somewhat tight around the waist for about 4-6 weeks due to the normal post-operative swelling. There are no travel restrictions as long as you donít use a public pool or Jacuzzi for three weeks.

The fat of the lower eyelid should be retained and repositioned in 98% of patients. The lower eyelid fat may be congenital in origin too, and a small clearance may be fine. Hardly anyone over 35 years has excess fat in the eyelid. A fat lot they are insufficient in the eyes and face over time. Aging contributes to a skeletal appearance and cupped. We must save the fat and concentrate on areas where there is deficiency. This works beautifully. Again, the lower eyelid fat should never be removed. Fat loss is an indicator of aging.

Normally, lower eyelid procedures involve only the removal of excess skin, reposition the fat or the excess removal of a little fat. However, we must consider the appearance of 20 years of age and compare it with that of an older person. In the younger person it is often difficult to see where it ends and where the cheek begins eyelid. There is a lack of clear definition of the union between the cheek and eyelid. There is no demarcation line. No line where you can say “this is definitely and this is definitely eyelid cheek.” This is the appearance of youth! As aging continues, the clear demarcation becomes obvious. Sure, there will be exceptions to the rule, but 97% of the time, the demarcation of the union between the cheek and eyelid gradually becomes more obvious with aging. Herniated fat from around the eye and see swelling. Not too fat and almost never be removed.

Using the same incision blefaroplástica, the demarcation can be improved and often virtually eliminated through the moderate elevation of the underlying tissue of the cheek and orbital bone attachment to the edge, while performing lower eyelid blepharoplasty. The suspension muscle with a little removal of skin and fat transfer to concave areas will improve the restoration of a youthful image. Another benefit of adding this to the blepharoplasty procedure is the improvement of the nasolabial folds (the lines from the edge of the nose to the edge of the mouth).

In the past, there has been much fanfare by this procedure and it was called stretching the middle of the face, cheeks or stretching stretching molar. It is definitely true that if a facial stretch is performed simultaneously with the stretching of the lower eyelids, facial stretching may be of the high-SMAS (high support) that can lift the cheek properly in most cases and eradicates demarcation section of junction between the eyelid and cheek. Even in this case the middle of the face and cheek elevation through the lower eyelids are very simple and productive. I like to do this to get even better results. This stretch with facial combined with the lid and the middle section of the face give the maximum improvement of a youthful appearance with an excellent improvement on the duration of the effects.

To master the wrinkles of the eyelids or skin of the eyelids, the surgeon must remove the top layer of skin from one area and leave it to heal smoothly and yes, even a little more tightly. The top layer of skin can be removed through laser burning, peeling or electric cautery. I have found that improvements in lower eyelid laser and last a little bit surprising. Using the laser to achieve a better contraction of the skin can result in an appearance on the eyelids similar to that of a hunting dog. The laser sounds good, high technology and that, but it is not as effective as a chemical skin Keeling. In addition, the laser is much more expensive.

In conclusion, the incisions for the upper and lower blepharoplasty avoid detection when they are done the right way. This outpatient procedure can be performed with the patient awake or asleep, depending on health and the desire of the patient. Eyelid surgery can be performed separately or in combination with other procedures. The pain is minimal and recovery is quick. Sutures are removed in 4 to 5 days. Should be avoided for at least two weeks of activities that raise blood pressure. After allowing two weeks total activity.

Upper Eyelid Surgery

Over time, the upper lids fall because they have too flaccid skin, redundant or lax muscle and fat in excess. Bags or the weight of the upper eyelid caused by congenital or acquired reasons of aging. This often results in weight appear tired or sleepy. The cosmetic improvement is not the only reason to consider an upper blepharoplasty. The operation can also be a factor. The hearing may be compromised if the upper eyelid falls (ptosis) and partially covers the pupil. The person then pose a restriction on their “visual field” due to the skin fall. If the problem is substantial, the insurance companies may cover part of the procedure of upper eyelid. They requested photographs and / or a review of their computerized visual field to establish the eligibility of the patient before surgery. This will be assessed at the time of consultation.

after uppper eyelid surgery

The correction involves excision of a skin fold of the eyelid was carefully planned, to avoid detection. Redundant muscle and fat in excess can also be addressed. Either a functional or cosmetic purposes, the natural shape of the eye is restored to a more youthful appearance by enhancing or redefining its natural crease.

The ethnicity of the upper eyelid can be modified a bit by creating a fold of the eyelid where there is not one. Sometimes Asian patients who do not have the fold supratarsal ask this. It’s sometimes called the “westernization”. When doing this, it is important not to distort the beauty of the Asian eye. Keep the area of the angle of the eye in its natural state and maintain the fold in no more than 6 mm provides pleasing results. Sometimes removing a bit of fat is recommended, according to the wishes of the patient.

An upper blepharoplasty and the eye opening at 100% of patients. Some may prefer a more open appearance eyebrows falling or if the invasion is a problem. This can be done through a process of stretching eyebrows. Different options will be discussed in the section of the front of this website.

You can add an additional treatment procedure of the upper eyelid if desired, and includes the frown muscle hyperactive (corrugated). Can be adjusted to minimize the activity of the frown incision through the eyelid. It’s easy and efficient and requires a minimum amount of time during this procedure.

next time i will talk about lower eyelid surgery

The result is a more relaxed and youth of the region around the eyes.

The Blepharoplasty can be done at any age. E ‘useful to correct the signs of the contour of the eyes but can be performed even in young patients (from 20 years upwards) who have problems of an aesthetic nature of the eyelid. If you want you can also change the shape of the eye.

What can Blepharoplasty fix?

-Excess skin on the upper eyelid

-Bags under the eyes

-Excess skin and wrinkles of the lower eyelid

-Occhiaie

Blepharoplasty in the cases may be associated with other procedures. For example, if the excess skin on the upper eyelid was accompanied to the lower eyebrow is also preferable to perform a lifting of the eyebrow while an improvement of wrinkles can be particularly evident from a chemical peeling or laser resurfacing with. The advice from the specialist plastic surgeon is essential for planning the best therapeutic choice.

Laser and Blepharoplasty

Many patients require Blepharoplasty performed with laser believe because that leaves no visible scars. In fact, the skin incision is only the first phase of the action and, today, in most cases we prefer to access conjunctival (without cutting the skin).

The use of the Blepharoplasty laser offers no special advantages over the standard scalpel blade and the electric scalpel. The scars are barely visible in both cases. The choice depends on the preferences of the surgeon and, in many cases, the use of the laser is guided by the needs of marketing.

The intervention of the Blepharoplasty although minor functional importance may be very important for the psychological side of the patient because the defect that is to eliminate, or the bags under the eyes or eyelids falling, it can affect a person’s life in relate to others.

First time Blepharoplasty
The surgeon must then make a visit to the patient pre-opertaoria which will evaluate the solutions and the various issues in order to choose the best technique to use and what results you can actually achieve.

Who would be suitable for Blepharoplasty
The Blepharoplasty is suitable for those people who have in the eye surrounding the appearance of bags and puffy eyelids and falling due to aging or to a constitutional nature. Blepharoplasty will correct the excesses palpebral skin and removes the bags above and below the eyes. The objective of the Blepharoplasty is eyelid and give the eyes a more rested and fresh to the face and give an appearance more youthful. This eliminates the question of fatigue and fatigue of the eyes, does not solve the problem caused by the aesthetic occhiaie. With the intervention can not even remove wrinkles leg of a chicken. The results are permanent, even if the transaction can do nothing against the natural age and the appearance of new signs of aging

How long does it take for a usual operation

For the first 24 hours will be applied “cold tablets to be changed as often.
The pain due to Blepharoplasty may be present but in minimal form. From patient to patient, the state of swelling, redness and color differences. Among other symptoms, which last more than a few days may lead to an increase in the tears flow. You can use the sunglasses to cover it. It can also occur a redness of the eyes with “conjunctivitis” effect, but it takes a couple days to heal.

The risk of Blepharoplasty

The possible risks and complications of the Blepharoplasty may be by the patient an allergic reaction all’anestetico or bruising may occur and / or infection.

By: Edwin Paul Magallona, MD

A blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery is commonly a cosmetic and aesthetic surgery which improves on a person’s tired look as a result of excess folds of skin on the upper eyelids, bags around the lower eyelids and drooping eyebrows. Basically the procedure takes out excess skin, fat and muscle. When it is performed with the goal of improving vision, it then becomes reconstructive in nature. As we go through life and accumulate additional years, the effects of gravity, loss of skin elasticity, sun exposure and daily stress all leave their marks.

Realistically, eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty will never stop the aging process, may never take the stress out of your life, or may not even give you that extra energy you need daily. However it may still effectively take years off your looks and “turn back the clock” by removing excess skin, fat, and muscle. For those who have severe physical manifestations to start with, this cosmetic surgery may at least may one look his fair age. The end result is rejuvenation, giving each patient that fresh and bright look.

All patients interested in the procedure will need an informative and meaningful consultation with a certified cosmetic plastic surgeon. The patient is expected to discuss all expectations with regards to looking and feeling better after her blepaharoplasty or eyelid surgery. He should keep in mind though that the desired result is basically reasonable improvement and realistic enhancement and never impossible and unachievable “perfection”. Emotional stability and realistic expectation in patients is a must. Having a “new” look from an eyelid surgery never entitles or guarantees a better relationship nor successful job in life. It solely improves appearance and possibly helps boosts self confidence. This is truly what blepharoplasty may just do for you. How you handle the positive physical effects and gains of an eyelid surgery is actually up to you.

Blepharoplasty takes approximately 1-2 hours and can take longer if combined with other cosmetic plastic surgery procedures as a temporal lift, facelift, and browlift. This surgery may be safely done in an outpatient setting or in a hospital basis under local anesthesia with or without light sedation, or even under general anesthesia if combined with other procedures. If sedation and local anesthesia is chosen, this would allow one to be comfortable during surgery while the eyelid skin is completely numb. Most patients are however able to tolerate surgery with just local anesthesia and with just the same results.

The operative technique of a blepharoplasty is most of the time performed first on the upper lid followed by the lower lid. Incisions are made following natural lines and creases which effects maximal concealment. Working through the incision, your cosmetic plastic surgeon separates the skin from underlying fat and muscle. Excess skin and protruding fat is excised.

Wound closures are always meticulously done by your cosmetic plastic surgeon. Though scars are expected and are natural consequences of any incision or surgery, your cosmetic plastic surgeon will try his best to keep them hardly noticeable as possible. After surgery, dressings may be placed over the wound with antibacterial ointment applied. Post blepharoplasty patients are instructed bed rest for at least a day and ordered to avoid any exertions as to cause increase in blood pressure in the facial area for at least a week. Cold compress is applied for a day while stitches are out after usually 5 days. Most patients do return to work after 2-3 weeks.

All operations including cosmetic plastic surgeries have their small share of complications and risks. Bleeding, infection, and healing problems are possible though not so common. Any pain or discomfort may be effectively controlled more often than not by the right over the counter oral medications. It is prudent however to inform your plastic surgeon or any staff member of any bothersome and persistent problems. Swelling and bruising/ skin discolorations are common and expected and usually resolve in a week or two. A sense of numbness and tightness is usually present which eventually improves and subsides.

For the potential plastic surgery patient in general, it is strongly advised to consult with a certified plastic surgeon. Patients are strongly encouraged to ask around and be properly and thoroughly informed regarding the procedures they desire whether it be cosmetic or reconstructive in nature. Your certified cosmetic plastic surgeon will display adequate knowledge, skill and care prior, during and after surgery.

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Dr. Edwin Paul Magallona is a Board certified Plastic Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgeon based in Metro Manila, Philippines.

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