Pre-op Preparation
Following clearance for lower eyelid surgery, the patient must follow specific pre-surgery guidelines. If the patient smokes, they will be advised to stop for a specific period before surgery. The surgeon may also adjust the patient’s current prescription or over-the-counter medications if required. A detailed blepharoplasty consultation Dubai is usually required before proceeding with surgery. Depending on their condition, some patients may require an eye examination before surgery.
Anesthesia
Anesthesia will be administered as soon as the patient is prepared for surgery and brought into the operating room. For lower eyelid surgery, local anesthetic and light sedation may be used. In cases where functional correction is needed, the procedure may also be considered under eyelid correction surgery procedures. However, the surgeon can suggest general anesthesia if the operation is coupled with other facial treatments. This decision is made during pre-surgery evaluation, especially when patients are guided by standards followed by the best blepharoplasty surgeons Dubai.
Incision Placement
The incision location is determined based on a personalized surgical plan. The degree of lower lid drooping, the underlying facial muscle structure, the bone structure, and the symmetry of the eyebrows will all be evaluated. The surgeon will determine the appropriate amount of skin, fat, and muscle to remove, especially in cases requiring Lower eyelid correction Dubai procedures.
The surgeon marks the areas of extra tissue that need to be removed precisely. Just below the lower lashes, the surgeon will try to conceal the incision. This approach is commonly used in advanced lower eyelid surgery Dubai procedures to ensure minimal visible scarring. Alternatively, the surgeon may make the incision within the lower eyelid if just extra fat is being removed. This approach prevents any external scarring.
Surgery
Using surgical equipment such as scalpels, scissors, radiofrequency (RF) cutting devices, and occasionally lasers, the surgeon will remove tissue through the incisions. In some cases where excess fat is prominent, procedures similar to eye bag removal surgery Dubai may be performed for smoother under-eye contouring. Modern techniques used in the eyelid lifting procedure Dubai help improve precision and healing outcomes. The surgeon may also use laser technology to tighten the skin under the eyelids.
To reduce bulges or puffiness, extra fat might be redistributed in the lower lids. The surgeon will tighten and realign the underlying muscles through the same incision if significant muscular laxity is observed.
Incision Closure
The incisions will be meticulously sutured shut when the procedure is finished. Recovery outcomes are typically evaluated during the blepharoplasty recovery Dubai phase as swelling gradually reduces and results become visible. Sutures often dissolve on their own and are undetectable to the naked eye. Patients comparing results often look at blepharoplasty before and after Dubai results to understand expected healing outcomes.
If you are considering lower eyelid surgery, you should discuss your goals with Dr. Lyor Hanan so that you understand what your options are and you get a personalized treatment plan based on your needs, including expectations for the best eyelid surgery in Dubai results.
