Male Eyelid Surgery San Jose, Bay Area

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Male Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)

Stop looking tired all the time! Eyelid surgery performed by a top Bay Area cosmetic surgeon can make your eyes look larger and more alert. Cosmetic eyelid surgery is designed to improve puffiness on upper and lower eyelids and drooping of the skin of the upper eyelids. This operation also reduces wrinkles around the eyes, which can be further improved by laser resurfacing. Call our Bay Area cosmetic surgery center today for a free private consultation with Dr. Zandi.

Who is a Good Candidate?

Anyone who has any or a combination of the following:

Drooping of the skin of the upper eyelids.

Puffiness on upper and lower eyelids.

Circles around the eyes can be caused by pigmentation changes in the skin and may be improved by bleaching solutions or chemical peel. When they are an illusion caused by excess puffiness, circles can be improved with eyelid surgery.

Occasionally sagging of the eyebrows can exaggerate the droopy appearance of the upper eyelids. In this situation, a brow lift is recommended. (See Brow Lift or Forehead Lift Procedure)

Private Consultation:

During your initial consultation you will discuss with Dr. Zandi your past and present medical conditions and current medications. He should be made aware if you have hypertension, thyroid problems, or diabetes. It is of utmost importance for the surgeon to know if you have a condition called "dry eyes" so he can prevent complications with the use of artificial tear drops or eye creams. You should reveal any past surgeries, personal habits such as smoking and drinking, and any allergies to medications. A physical examination will be performed and preoperative photographs will be taken. You may be shown before and after photographs. Lab tests, x-rays or EKG may be ordered depending on your general health. At the conclusion of your consultation and physical examination, the fees will be discussed with you by the doctor and his staff.

Preparation:

Stop all non-prescriptive medication, diet pills, herbs, and garlic two weeks before surgery.

It is advisable to stop smoking two weeks prior to and two weeks following surgery. Do not drink any alcoholic beverage two days prior to and one week following surgery.

Avoid taking aspirin and aspirin containing products such as Advil and avoid garlic and garlic products two weeks prior to surgery. These products can prolong bleeding and increase bruising. Tylenol may be taken during this period.

For a period of two days before surgery, wash your face, neck, chest, scalp and hair for 15 minutes twice a day with Betadine soap. An additional wash should be done right before the surgery. No skin product should be used two days prior to the surgery. Do not eat or drink anything after midnight before surgery. You may, however, take prescription medication with a small amount of water and brush your teeth the morning of surgery. Wear a loose fitting shirt that does not pull over your head to the surgical suite. Do not wear jewelry or bring valuables.

Please plan to have someone bring you to and take you home from the surgical facility and stay with you the first 24 hours. Notify the office staff of this person's name and his or her telephone number prior to surgery.

Have all prescriptions filled a few days before surgery so they will be available when you arrive home from surgery.

The Procedure:

Eyelid surgery can be performed under local anesthesia with conscious sedation or under general anesthesia as an outpatient. On the upper eyelid, the incision is placed over the natural folds so that it will be least noticeable. The incision on the lower eyelid can be placed below the lash line or placed inside the lower eyelid without any noticeable scar. Inside incisions are made when no skin excision is necessary and only puffiness is the problem. Laser resurfacing of lower eyelids can improve wrinkles when inside incisions are used. However, laser resurfacing cannot be performed on the eyelids and around the eyes at the same time, since doing so would increase the risks of the operation. The procedure takes approximately 90 minutes for upper and lower eyelids together.

The results of this surgery are long lasting. Removal of fat is fairly permanent, but excess skin may recur after a while, depending on lifestyle and individual hereditary skin conditions.

Postoperative Care:

Rest with your head elevated on two or more pillows the evening after surgery.

It is of utmost importance to lubricate the eyes with lubricants such as Lacrilube before sleeping. There will be sutures and tape on the eyelid. A slight fever and some bleeding or oozing from the surgical site are normal. You will have an appointment to have the sutures removed in three to seven days. Use of ice packs is optional.

You are encouraged to call the office if you have any questions.

Social activity can be resumed in approximately one week or so when the swelling and bruising have subsided. You may return to work after one week. Traveling is allowed after two or three weeks. Driving is allowed after 3 or 4 days providing you do not use Lacrilube before driving, which may cause temporary blurred vision.

Fees:

Eyelid surgery fees are customarily paid two weeks prior to surgery to ensure the patient is sincere in his motivation. The fees include the cosmetic surgeon's fee, the facility charge for a private and fully accredited Bay Area cosmetic surgery center, and the anesthesiologist or certified nurse anesthetist's fee, if general anesthesia is used. Also included are any laboratory tests performed in the office, or use of special equipment. Insurance plans rarely cover cosmetic surgery, but please feel free to ask the office staff if you have any questions in that regard.

We understand that the decision to undergo eyelid surgery is a major one, and we are here to address your concerns and questions. Please call our cosmetic surgery center near San Jose to talk to knowledgeable staff or to set up a free private consultation about your specific procedure. Dr. Zandi is a top-rated, board certified Bay Area cosmetic surgeon whose eyelid surgery patients come from all over the greater San Jose and San Francisco regions.