Eyelid Surgery

Blepharoplasty in Dubai

Do you have thick skin in your eyelids? Do your eyes appear droopy or baggy? Do people tell you that you appear ‘bored’ or ‘sleepy’ even when not? 

If this is you, you can consider blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery as the solution to your worries. This is a surgical procedure done to improve the appearance of your eyes while also boosting your vision. 

What is blepharoplasty?

Blepharoplasty — also known as eyelid surgery — is a type of surgery that helps repair droopy eyelids. The procedure may involve the removal of excess skin, muscle, and fat. As you grow older, your eyelids tend to stretch, making their supporting muscles to weaken. As a result, excess fat or skin may gather above and below your eyelids. This makes them appear droopy or sagging.

Besides making you appear older, eyelids with sagging skin or excess fat might impact your vision (especially peripheral vision). 

If these are some of the issues that you face, blepharoplasty in Dubai can be the ideal cosmetic option to look for. 

Who is a good candidate for blepharoplasty in Dubai?

There are very few limitations that may block you from getting eyelid surgery. However, if you are a healthy adult with droopy or sagging eyelids bothering you, do not hesitate to get in touch with some of the best blepharoplasty surgeons in Dubai. 

You are an ideal candidate for eyelid surgery if: 

  • You have bags under your eyes
  • There’s excess skin on the lower eyelids
  • There’s excess skin on the upper eyelids that interferes with your peripheral vision
  • You have baggy or droopy eyelids
  • You have fatty deposits that appear as puffiness in the eyelids
  • Fine wrinkles of the lower eyelid

Do you think you are a good candidate for blepharoplasty? Still not too sure? Why not reach out to the team at Dr. Tarek Aesthetics. We will listen to all your needs and help you determine if this procedure is right for you. If not, our experienced surgeons will recommend other cosmetic procedures that may help you achieve your desired results. 

Blepharoplasty procedure

Before surgery

  • Consultation

You will first go through the consultation phase with our experienced surgeons who will take time to understand your exact needs. You will be asked a number of questions in a bid to understand more about you, including your medical history and current conditions (if any). 

You will also be asked about your current medication, supplements, drugs (such as tobacco and alcohol), and much more. 

Ensure to be free and candid with your doctor, as you answer all their questions truthfully. 

During the consultation, you will also be asked about your expectations of the outcome. Here, you will tell your surgeon what results you want to achieve, and they will respond to you, letting you know if whatever you want is achievable. 

  • Physical examination

Your surgeon will conduct certain physical examinations of your eye to further understand your anatomy. Your vision will also be tested.

You will also receive instructions on how to prepare for your surgery. This often involves you not taking certain medication and halting the use of tobacco or drinking. You should also plan to have someone take you back home after the surgery. 

During the surgery

Blepharoplasty in Dubai is usually an outpatient procedure and it only takes a short period. The doctor will use local anesthesia to numb your eyelids and a sedative to help you relax. 

If you require work done on both the upper and lower eyelids, the surgeon will most likely work on the upper ones first. The procedure is as simple as cutting along the folds of the eyelids, removing the excess skin or fat, and closing the cut. 

A cut is made just below the lashes or inside if you need the lower lids done as well. The excess skin or fat is removed (at times redistributed), before closing the cut.

After the surgery

After surgery, you will rest in a recovery room where you are monitored for a few hours. You’ll be released later on to go and recuperate at home. You may experience the following immediately after surgery: 

  • Blurred vision
  • Watery eyes
  • Light sensitivity
  • Swelling and bruising
  • Pain and discomfort

You will be guided on how to take care of yourself during the recovery process. Your doctor will also prescribe some medication that will assist in alleviating the pain, making your recovery process as smooth as possible.

As you can see, getting eyelid surgery in Dubai isn’t as difficult as it may appear. Do not let nothing hold you back from achieving your desired look. Get in touch with Dr. Tarek Aesthetics today to get started. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

You are a good candidate for blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery if you are a healthy person but with: 

  • Sagging upper eyelids that are also hanging over your eyes
  • Excess skin or wrinkles in the lower eyelids
  • Bags under the eyes
  • Droopy lower eyelids
  • Excess skin in the upper eyelid that impairs vision.

An incision is made across the eyelid and excess skin and fat are removed during an upper blepharoplasty. During a lower blepharoplasty surgery, an incision is made on the inside of the lower eyelids or outside just beneath the lashes, where excess skin and fat is removed. In both cases, droopy eyes are corrected giving you a better, youthful look.

You will not have visible scars after an eyelid surgery as the incisions are hidden in the natural folds of the eyelids. They are can be found on the inside of the lower lid or on the lower lash line. In fact, these ones are only slightly visible to you right after the surgery, but will eventually become undetectable once you heal.

You will most likely be under local anesthesia for blepharoplasty surgery. This means you will be fully awake and aware of everything that’s going on. However, you will not experience any pain during the procedure as the target area will be numbed. 

Some patients may prefer to be under general anesthesia which entails you being heavily sedated. You will be asleep and not responsive to any outside stimulus. Once you wake up, the procedure will have been done already. 

Your blepharoplasty surgeon in Dubai will take you through all the available anesthesia options and they will guide you on the best one for you.

Blepharoplasty does not fix issues with the eyebrows. Should you need to have sagging eyebrows fixed, your surgeon will take you through other treatments that you may consider, such as a brow lift. Ensure to let your doctor know of your expectations during your initial consultation.

You can seamlessly wear your contact lenses after you have healed from your blepharoplasty surgery. The best blepharoplasty surgeons in Dubai recommend you wait at least two weeks before putting on your contact lenses again.

You will not lose your vision but it will be a little blurry immediately after surgery. This is due to the swelling of the cornea and the effect of eye lubricants that your doctor will provide. Either way, you should be able to regain your full vision within a few days. 

It is recommended that you do not strain your eyes so much during your recovery process as it might only make it longer. Limit your time reading and also in front of electronic devices like computers, smartphones, and TVs, or as directed by your surgeon.

Blepharoplasty results are long-lasting. However, some factors that affect skin elasticity may reverse these results, including the aging process, response to the environment, and sunlight.

Do you want to get eyelid surgery? Do not go through all the hassle trying to find the right doctor as we have some of the best blepharoplasty surgeons in the UAE. Book an appointment with eyelid surgery experts at Dr. Tarek Aesthetics and we will discuss all your needs. We will take you through the entire process and we’ll also be happy to respond to all your concerns.