If you can show a measurable benefit from this surgery then the NHS may cough up. Every local health authority has strict guidelines on what they can fund. The NHS has a limited amount of money and this has to be allocated fairly and sensibly. It has to go where there is likely to be the most need, and, the greatest benefit.
What the NHS will consider is cosmetic surgery carried out for reconstructive purposes. With all surgery there are risks. You can help minimise the swelling by using a cold compress, sleeping on a few pillows following the surgery to allow the swelling to drain and following your post operative instructions.
You can have a dry eye , watery eyes or blurry vision as the eyelids settle during the healing process. In rare cases there are more serious potential risks such as permanent dry eye, double vision and loss of vision but make sure to discuss these with your surgeon at your initial consultation. All Posts. Eyes Defined. How to get cosmetic eyelid surgery on the NHS.
Recent Posts See All. Eyelid surgery. How much does it cost? Where do I go? You may also want to find out: how many operations they've performed where there have been complications what sort of follow-up you should expect if things go wrong Read more about choosing who will do your cosmetic procedure.
What does it involve? Surgery on the upper eyelids generally involves: making a cut incision along the eyelid crease in the natural skin fold of the eyelid removing excess skin, fat or muscle closing the incision — the scar will usually be hidden in the natural fold of the eyelid Surgery on the lower eyelids generally involves: making an incision either just below the lower eyelashes or on the inside of the lower eyelid repositioning or removing fat from the bags under the eyes, and sometimes also a small amount of skin supporting the muscles and tendon of the eyelid if necessary closing the incision The surgeon will usually apply thin, sticky strips called suture strips to support the eyelids after surgery.
Recovery It's advisable to take about 1 week off work to recover from eyelid surgery. It may be obvious for a little longer than a week that you've just had eyelid surgery. What to do if you have problems Cosmetic surgery can sometimes go wrong, and the results may not be what you expected. If you have concerns about your care, you should contact the CQC.
Cosmetic procedures Making the decision Before you have a cosmetic procedure Is cosmetic surgery right for me? Eyelid surgery blepharoplasty can produce a more rested appearance. Depending on your problem it may be necessary to remove excess skin, protruding fat or a combination of both. It is important to understand that only the creases that are in the upper and lower eyelids are treated. Folds of excess skin extending on to the cheek will not normally be improved and laughter lines at the corner of the eyes will remain.
Blepharoplasty has no effect on the dark colours which sometimes appear around the lower eyelids. Both upper and lower eyelid surgery can be carried out under local anaesthesia, intravenous sedation or general anaesthesia.
The incisions used follow the natural lines of your eyelids - in the skin creases of the upper eyelids and just below the lashes in the lower eyelids.
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