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Who is the candidate?
Eyelid surgery is recommended for those who have a problem of excess skin and fatty tissue around eyes or would like to have double eyelids. Eyelid surgery will improve drooping upper eyelids and puffy bags below eyes.
How long should I stay in Thailand for Eyelid Surgery?
A patient should stay in Thailand at least 10 days to complete a whole process. On an arrival day in Thailand, a patient should stay in a hotel to relax from a long flight and have a surgery on the following day. Eyelid surgery will be done on out-patient basis which means a patient does not need to stay over night at the hospital. Post operative check up and stitches removal will be done 7 days after the surgery.
How is surgery performed?
Eyelid surgery will be done under local anesthesia and take Approximately 1-2 hours. The upper eyelid incision is made in the natural skin fold while lower eyelid incision is made beneath the lower lash line. The surgeon removes the excess skin and fatty tissue and trims the sagging skin.
Will anesthesia be used?
Yes, eyelid surgery is performed under local anesthesia
What is the post-surgical care?
After an eyelid surgery, a patient will have to use cold compress for 2 days to reduce swelling and bruising. Bruising varies from person to person but typically lasts from 2 weeks to a month.
How will the scar looks?
The scars will be in the fold line and fade within 6 months or more, nearly invisible white line.
What are the possible risks and complications?
The possible main risks are swelling, bruising, bleeding, infection, scarring and numbness, or change in sensation. Following the surgeon’s advice will reduce risks and complications.
