Youth is the best period of our lives, no wonder it is called the ‘golden times’. Before we know it, the rude reality of aging crashes into us like a bus out of control! Nothing shows age like the fine lines, puffiness and bags around the eyes. There is a deluge of home remedies, over the counter medication, herbal concoctions that promise the reversal of aging. You can’t help but be a cynic and doubt the effectiveness of any of these fixes. If there is a sure-shot solution to ‘vanish’ the signs it has to be cosmetic surgery. Eye lid surgery known as blepharoplasty is gaining popularity over the last few years. It is a cosmetic surgery procedure where the fine lines, puffiness and under eye bags are surgically removed.

The first step towards ‘aging backwards’ starts with a consultation:

It is of utmost importance that the patient is candid with the surgeon to ensure the success and safety of the procedure. Before you seek the touch of the ‘magic wand’ that takes you back to your best, it is imperative that you are clear about your expectation and the realistic outcome of the procedure. There are certain potential risks associated with Blepheroplasty; it is the patient’s choice to decide if these are passable. Be sure to consider all the possible liabilities. The surgeon will discuss the same.

If your intent for the surgery isn’t wavered, prepare yourself to answer a number of questions ranging from ‘why the surgery is required’ to lifestyle habits such as medications and tobacco use. Once you have decided to undergo surgery, the procedure including the type of anesthesia will be discussed to the minute detail. A routine health check-up may be under carried to evaluate any associated health risks. To maintain the medical records the surgeon may also take photographs. Most importantly, the outcome of the eye lid surgery will be deliberated.

Time to lay the ground work

Before the surgery a round of lab tests or medical evaluation may be carried out. A list of precautionary instructions such as avoiding certain anti-inflammatory drugs and a few life style changes ought to be complied. Special instruction explaining the procedure, the do’s and don’ts before the surgery and post-operative care will be given.

Cost of the surgery

The cost varies depending on the type of procedure, the doctor’s experience and the office location. The surgery is priced around $2,818(on an average) exclusive of the anesthesia or other related expenses. The total cost includes surgeon’s fees, medical tests, hospital fees and prescription. In some cases, patient financing plans may be offered by the doctor. Although health insurance does not cover cosmetic surgery, in a few cases of eye lid surgery may be covered by insurance.

Dr Trang Vo-Nguyen, a well known board certified plastic surgeon, has clinics in Middleburg, Chantilly, Prince William, Northern Virginia, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun County, Leesburg, Manassas, Arlington and Warrenton. Any of the listed places can be visited for a consultation.

For more infomation please contact Dr. V. Dr. Trang Thuy Vo-Nguyen, known to her patients as “Dr. V,” is a board certified facial plastic surgeon providing the latest surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures in Northern Virginia, Leesburg, Loudoun, Fairfax, Warrenton, Fauquier, Arlington, Manassas, Middleburg, Prince William, and other areas. http://drvfacialplastics.com/contact-us/

Eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty is mainly done for cosmetic purposes but in many cases, people undergo eyelid surgery is used to correct congenital disorders and symptoms like weakened eyelids. In the expert and able hands of Dr. Trang Vo-Nguyen, the level of risks drop dramatically. This is why Dr. Trang Vo-Nguyen is so popular in places where he offers eyelid surgery procedures such as in Chantilly, Northern Virginia, Loudoun County, Fairfax, Prince William, Fauquier, Arlington, Middleburg, Leesburg, Manassas and Warrenton.

Cost of the surgery

Eyelid surgery is one of the less expensive plastic surgery procedures of the face. In the US, the procedure can cost about $2,900 but this also depends on the doctor and hospital that you are being treated at. Anesthesia, post-op procedures, operating facilities and so on can all change the cost of the eyelid surgery procedure. Make sure to ask your doctor for financing options that are available before you can undergo the procedure so that you can be sure of the different options and what is right for you.

In most cases, your bill for your eyelid surgery procedure will include the surgeon or doctor’s fee, hospital or clinic charges for the facilities provided, cost of medications and prescriptions, fees for anesthesia administered and the cost of carious medical tests. Be aware that most insurance companies do not cover cosmetic procedures so you need to be prepared to shell out the money yourself.

Before you can get on with blepharoplasty, you need to know the risks associated with it. The surgery is invasive and does cost quite a bit of money – especially without insurance, and knowing the risks will help you better prepare.

Risks with blepharoplasty

All good plastic surgeons like Dr. Trang Vo-Nguyen will explain the risks of the surgery beforehand so that you can make an informed decision. First and foremost, there is always a risk of infection at the site of the surgery. Other possible complication includes scarring, bleeding and even the formation of blood clots. All this can be avoided by having eyelid surgery or Blepharoplasty at the hands of a good plastic surgeon. You should keep in mind that scarring can be permanent in some people. A small percentage of the population suffer from keloids and the risk of scarring from eyelid surgery is much higher in such people.

Some people who have had this surgery have also complained of complications like fluid accumulation near the site of surgery, numbness, peculiar sensations on the skin and swelling. Sometimes these side effects can occur but they disappear quickly and leave no lasting effects or these complications can be cured with proper measures suggested by your plastic surgeon.

A very small number of patients have also found that their eyelids have rolled outwards, known as Ectropion, after undergoing eyelid surgery. As with any surgery, complications can also arise from the anaesthesia being used so you need to ensure that you are being assigned the best anaesthesiologist to eliminate such complications.

For more infomation please contact Dr. V. Dr. Trang Thuy Vo-Nguyen, known to her patients as “Dr. V,” is a board certified facial plastic surgeon providing the latest surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures in Northern Virginia, Leesburg, Loudoun, Fairfax, Warrenton, Fauquier, Arlington, Manassas, Middleburg, Prince William, and other areas. http://drvfacialplastics.com/contact-us/