Any kind of plastic surgery requires complete trust between surgeon and patient, but blepharoplasty is worthy of particular note.
Most people wince at the thought of anyone else touching their eyes, so if you’re going to have surgery to remove hooded eyelids or reduce under-eye bags, you need to know you can have complete faith in your surgeon.
This is why it pays to work with an experienced professional, someone who has an extensive track record in this particular treatment, known as blepharoplasty. Experience counts in every way – from knowing how to undertake the surgery for the best results to minimising scarring, supporting the healing process and generally putting you at ease.
Plastic surgery is meant to be a transformative process to help you become the best version of yourself. Choosing an experienced surgeon for blepharoplasty in Manchester will help you have a smooth and worry-free experience.
Because hooded eyelids and under-eye bags affect so many people, pulling the face downwards and enhancing the impression of age, blepharoplasty is one of the most popular treatments we carry out here at Manchester Plastic Surgery.
Our team has the breadth of experience you need to know you’re in good hands. The start of the process is a consultation so that we can assess your features and talk to you about the changes you’d like to make.
During this meeting, we would aim to get a shared impression of the results you’d like to achieve. We’ll be able to advise what’s possible and enable you to opt to go ahead with surgery safe in the knowledge that you’ll get the results you hope for.
Of course, all surgery carries an element of risk so it’s important to be aware of what could go wrong. Your surgeon should address this proactively with you, outlining what the risks are, what steps can be taken to reduce the risk and giving you the tailored information you need to make an informed decision about whether to go ahead with surgery.
Minor complications that sometimes follow blepharoplasty can include blurred vision for a few days; temporary swelling at the corner of the eyelids and a slight asymmetry in healing or scarring. Some complications are more serious, these will be discussed with you in detail before you decide to go ahead.
A few medical conditions make blepharoplasty riskier. These include thyroid problems such as hypothyroidism and Graves’ disease, dry eyes or lack of sufficient tears. A detached retina or glaucoma is also a reason for caution; in such cases, you may require an examination by an ophthalmologist before going ahead with any kind of eyelid surgery.
As you can see, choosing the right surgeon for blepharoplasty in Manchester is the most important aspect at the start of your transformational journey. You need good rapport and to know you’re in good hands.
There are other considerations too such as the practicalities. If you live in the North of England, our beautiful hospital is a convenient place to come. We are situated near all the main motorway networks and are within easy reach of Manchester train stations and the aiport. Having treatment closer to home means you don’t have so far to travel on the day of your surgery, and it’s easier to make plans with friends or relatives who will need to drive you home the day after your treatment. It’s also more convenient when you have to attend follow-up appointments.
If you’d like to explore having blepharoplasty treatment, please book an initial consultation to find out more.
