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Dr. Lent believes that in Los Angeles, blepharoplasty patients well informed in surgical procedures receive the best results. At his practice in Los Angeles, blepharoplasty patients will discuss their expectations in the initial surgical consultation. In this first meeting, all relevant questions and concerns should be addressed, and both pre and post operative procedures should be covered in detail.

Treatment of upper and lower eyelid problems require different surgical approaches for Dr. Lent’s patients in Los Angeles. Blepharoplasty patients with problems of the upper lids are generally one of loose, stretched or excess skin and muscle. This extra skin can hang down onto and below the eyelids, causing an aged look and blocking a section of the vision fields. Lower eyelid problems are usually associated with too much fat behind the eyelid, pushing outward. This creates a mound under the eye which causes a shadow or dark circle beneath the fat pad. These shadows and circles are what drive many to seek treatment in Los Angeles. Blepharoplasty clients often look tired before surgery.

For men and women in Los Angeles, blepharoplasty can be performed under local or general anesthesia. Treatment of the upper lids is directed at removing excess skin and muscle, in addition to extra fat. Lower eyelid treatment is most commonly focused on the fat pad that causes the shadowing and dark circles. The safest way to treat the lower lids is with a method called the “transconjunctival approach,” which accesses the problem from behind the lid. This innovative technique causes less scarring than the traditional method used.

Minor complications commonly following eyelid surgery include, double or blurred vision, or tightness in the eyes. Swelling and bruising can be kept to a minimum by cold compresses. Adhering to the physician’s advice will reduce the risk of complications for most Los Angeles bleparoplasty patients.