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Upper blepharoplasty, also known as upper eyelid surgery, is a cosmetic procedure that corrects the drooping or sagging upper eyelids.

It may entail removing excess skin or fat tissues on the upper eyelids.

As we age, our eyelids extend, and muscles also lose their strength to support them.

Consequently, it results in droopy eyelids or eyebrows. Dropping eyelids do not only make you look older, but they also obstruct the side vision.

Therefore the surgeon might recommend upper blepharoplasty to improve this condition.

In most cases, upper eyelid surgery can be done together with lower eyelids. That is decided by a plastic surgeon and depends on the conditions of the eyelids.

However, if you have baggy or droopy uppers eyelids or feel discomfort with vision, upper eyelid surgery is the one that can improve that.

Before the surgery. The very first thing before the surgery is a consultation with a plastic surgeon. It is vital to discuss your expectations with the doctor and asking him or her about the details of the surgery.

Secondly, you should inform the surgeon about your medical history, conditions, and list of medications you are taking currently.

After that, there will be eyelid photography from different angles so that the doctor can assess and plan the surgery.

During the surgery, you will be applied local anesthesia. After numbing the surgery site, the doctor makes a small incision on the upper eyelids and starts to remove excess skin, fat, or muscles.

Then, when the surgery is over, he put stitches to close the cut.

After the surgery, you can spend some time in the recovery room and go back home. The surgeon suggests that you come for a check-up the next day after the surgery.

Then, it is also recommended to visit the clinic for treatment every other day. Stitches will be removed on the 5th day after the surgery.

To relieve potential post-surgery swelling, you can apply ice packs for two days after the surgery. The result of the surgery lasts longer when you follow these instructions:

- Taking all the prescribed medications on time.

- Do not rub while cleaning your face.

- Do not touch your eyelids at all.

- Avoid strenuous physical activities and lifting heavy things for 2~3 weeks after the stitch-out.

- Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol for 2~3 weeks after the stitch-out.

- Sleep on a high, elevated pillow until stitches are taken.

Post-surgery scars, redness, and swelling take some time to subside. Usually, they will start to fade in a month.

One more important thing is that you need to apply sunblock when going outside and protecting eyes from direct sun exposure.