A 101 Guide to Blepharoplasty Surgery
As a person ages, their eyelids start sagging, which is generally caused by the thinning and loosening of skin. The phenomenon is commonly termed “droopy eyelid”. Besides being unsightly, the sagging can also cause other problems, such as causing interference with the peripheral vision and ocular irritation. If you or someone you know has been facing the problem, Blepharoplasty, also called “brow lift” or “ptosis repair”, could be a possible solution. To help you better understand the procedure and know what to expect, we present a brief guide to Blepharoplasty, starting with some basics. Read on. The Causes of Droopy Eyelids Droopy eyelids can be a result of a number of underlying causes, such as: Ptosis - Caused by the detaching of the tendon that is responsible for raising the eyelids. Not related to ageing. Fatty Prolapse - Caused by abnormal bulging or protrusion of fatty tissues. The condition is called “Fatty prolapse”. Brow Ptosis - Caused by normal ageing as the sk