Everything You Need to Know About Blepharoplasty - Part 1 - Beauty and the Surgeon Episode 163

Thinking about getting an eyelid lift? This is the perfect podcast for you! In part one Dr. Martin and Amy cover everything you need to know about what a Blepharoplasty can fix, whether you're a candidate, and what to expect at your consultation and preoperative appointment.

Questions to ask your surgeon at your consultation:
Are you certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery?
Am I a good candidate for this procedure?
What surgical technique is recommended for me?
Where and how will you perform my surgery?
What are the risks and potential complications with a blepharoplasty?
How are complications handled?
How can I expect my eyes to look/age over time?

Questions to ask your surgeon at your pre-op appointment:
Where will I be taken after surgery?
What medication will I be given or prescribed?
Will I have dressings/bandages?
When will they be removed?
When can I wear my glasses or contact lenses?
When can I wash my face, or shower?
When can I return to normal activities and exercise?


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Referenced episodes:
The Dark Side of Plastic Surgery -    • The Dark Side of Plastic Surgery - Be...  
New Beauty Magazine (How to pick a surgeon) -    • New Beauty Magazine - Choose Your Sur...  
Preoperative Appointments -    • Preoperative Appointments - Beauty an...  

Verify your plastic surgeon is board-certified at https://www.plasticsurgery.org

Chapters:

0:00 Intro
1:20 Blepharoplasty statistics
2:37 What a Blepharoplasty CAN treat
4:55 What a Blepharoplasty CAN’T treat
6:34 Who is a candidate for Blepharoplasty?
10:33 Types of Blepharoplasty
14:09 Choosing a surgeon
18:08 What to expect at your consultation
22:49 What to expect at your pre-op appointment