Blepharoplasty surgery is now available at Cambridge Clear Beauty, but what exactly does it involve?
Here at Cambridge Clear Beauty we provide a number of high-quality/risk-free minor surgery procedures that can be undertaken to rejuvenate, lighten and freshen the appearance of tired, sagging or heavy upper eyelids and lower eyelids
Many people acquire excess skin in the upper eyelids as part of the process of naturally getting older and this may be considered normal. However, in some cases and if this starts to interfere with vision or function of the eyelid apparatus it is advised and can warrant treatment. This is where Blepharoplasty comes in and is able to help you resolve those issues with a (lower lid) procedure.
But what is Blepharoplasty? What does the procedure entail and how much does it cost? Let’s have a look at some of the “finer” details below and eliminate any fears you may have for your next procedure at Cambridge Clear Beauty.
What is Blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty is a minor surgical procedure that defines the removal of excess fat and skin on the upper and/or lower eyelid area to change appearance or function. An eyelid reduction (blepharoplasty) removes the surplus skin and protruding fat to produce a more alert appearance and help hide or minimise scars.
What does the procedure involve?
The procedure is usually performed under the so-called “twilight” sedation, which simplified means recovery time is rapid and you are able to go home on the same day. Incisions are made following the natural lines of the eyelids, just below the lashes in the lower lids and in the creases of the upper lids. These incisions are then extended a little way into the laughter lines at the corner of the eye and it is through this incision that surplus fat and skin is removed and sagging muscle tightened at the same time. In the lower eyelid the cutting of skin may not be necessary and fat may be removed from inside the eyelid.
What are the risks?
As all medical procedures, blepharoplasty surgery also carries some uncertainty and potential risks. Nonetheless, if you perform your due diligence and make sure you are using an experienced Plastic surgeon (BAPRAS certified), complications are infrequent and usually minor. You can reduce the risks by closely following your surgeon’s instructions both before and after surgery. for which Dr Ahmad will provide a full aftercare plan as well as be available for any queries or questions you may have post-operation!
Do you offer this treatment?
Lower eyelid ‘pinch’ blepharoplasty + ‘pinch plus’ blepharoplasty are the 2 treatments we offer as a full blepharoplasty can only be undertaken via the NHS or at a Hospital where Dr Ahmad does provide this treatment.
These are not as aggressive as a full lower eyelid ‘blepharoplasty’ (as undertaken in hospital) but with very worthwhile improvements for some selected patients.
The simplest procedure is a ‘pinch’ blepharoplasty. The pure ‘pinch’ blepharoplasty can be undertaken as an out patient under local anaesthesia and involves carefully trimming redundant skin and a sliver of muscle under the lower eyelid lashes, and nothing else. As such, only a small amount can be removed otherwise there is a risk of altering the level of the lower eyelid but this technique is all that is needed for some patients.
A lower eyelid ‘pinch plus’ blepharoplasty with Mr Ahmad still involves removal of excess redundant skin and a sliver of muscle but would also involve strengthening and reinforcement of the lower eyelid with a special buried suture (canthopexy), a muscle hitch or both, and can also involve an element of minor cheek lift.
How long does eyelid surgery take?
Upper eyelid surgery takes about 30 minutes, while a lower-lid surgery can be done in 30 to 40 minutes.
What is the pricing like for such a procedure with Cambridge Clear Beauty?
We are open and transparent about all our pricing and treatments and provide full aftercare as well as guidance, tips and advice. Lower eyelid ‘pinch’ blepharoplasty starts from £1200 per eye whereas ‘pinch plus’ blepharoplasty from £3100.
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Nowadays, due to many factors influencing our daily lives, we focus more on how we look and how we feel about ourselves. People of all age groups are actively seeking to improve their health, appearance and body which is where plastic surgery steps in to help achieve this and delay the ageing process. It is often said and predicted, that in the future this desire to look young and attractive may become even more commonplace as people work and live longer. Plastic surgery is not really one of those “one and done” type of situations. Just as trends come and go in everything in our society from fashion to technology, there are also the latest trends in plastic surgery for doctors and patients alike.
There are some plastic surgeries trends that can be predicted to continue in their popularity no matter the trends such as liposuction procedures as obesity and overweight levels are also steadily increasing. However, there are also trends that come and go due to a variety of factors and trends. So let’s have a look at 4 of the most popular procedures nowadays.
1. Stem cells
Stem cell technology is a new and exciting concept for plastic surgeons and patients alike. Stem cells can be harvested to regenerate cells and tissues in the human body which may well mean that in the not so distant future, stem cell technologies may be combined with tissue engineering to grow new body parts as required. Stem cells could also potentially be re-injected into areas as a filler that is more compatible and longer lasting than current fillers.
Areas where research is currently being undertaken include:
• burn care – generation of the dermal (innermost skin) layer following burn injury.
• breast reconstruction – regeneration of new tissue layers over implants in breast cancer survivors.
• nerve regeneration – regeneration of nerves and restoration of optimal function after nerve injury.
• wound care – use of skin substitutes (composed of living cells grown in a laboratory) to heal wounds.
• scar treatment to improve the healing of scars.
• hand and face transplantation.
2. End of Medical Tourism
It has been a couple of years with many negative cases been reported in media of plastic surgeries abroad gone bad (or botched jobs as they tend to be called). In reality, the public is becoming more and more aware of such rogue practices which is already slowly putting an end to the concept of Medical tourism. What in the past was considered attractive as a low-cost alternative to pricey elective procedures now has patients reconsidering its value, monetarily and otherwise.
3. Injectables/Fillers
Possibly the trend of the decade, Botox and fillers have taken the UK by storm. Injectables, lasers, and skin resurfacing can be quick – often even squeezed into a lunchtime break – often with immediately visible effects and limited downtime, factors that have significantly contributes to their “wide acceptance” as well as confidentiality. Of course shows on TV such as Love Island where contestants tend to make use of such treatments has also been a motivating factor.
4. Breast Augmentation
One of the latest and most prevalent plastic surgery trends for 2019 is high tech “hybrid” breast augmentation. This new type of breast augmentation which combines implants with reshaping possibilities offered by fat transfer is much preferred to classic silicone breast implants as it offers fewer risks and a shorter recovery time.
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