Eyelid aging in the form of wrinkling and sagging can make you appear older. Blepharoplasty can be useful in repairing droopy eyelids, extracting excess fat, and removing excess skin to leave you with beautiful and healthy eyelids. Quad blepharoplasty combines both lower and upper eyelid surgery for providing complete eyelid rejuvenation. 

Khan Eyelid and Facial Aesthetics, led by oculoplastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Tanya Khan, provides Quad eyelid lift surgery to patients in Plano, Dallas, Austin, Texas, and surrounding locations.

An Overview of Quad Blepharoplasty

Quad blepharoplasty or combined lower and upper eyelid surgery removes excess eyelid heaviness and fullness from the eyelids. It removes fat and bulk from both lower and upper eyelid area. This procedure is also called the “4 lid blepharoplasty”. It’s popular since it improves both upper and lower eyelids in the same procedure.

The lower eyelid blepharoplasty is performed for removing bulk and fat from the lower eyelids, also known as eyelid bags. Upper eyelid part of the procedure addresses excess fat and skin which can make the eyes appear tired and closed. 

Reasons to Get a Quad Blepharoplasty Procedure

You may be a suitable candidate for quad blepharoplasty plastic surgery if you look tired all the time and want to do something about the bags under the eyes. Patients usually consider a blepharoplasty when they feel they look older in pictures, can’t see their makeup, or don’t want to look that way anymore. 

Quad blepharoplasty is helpful in addressing all these concerns in a single combined procedure. This also helps in preventing multiple recoveries. You can appear younger with inviting eyes by removing excess skin and fat which creates puffiness and wrinkling in the eyelids. 

How is Quad Blepharoplasty Performed?

Quad blepharoplasty cosmetic surgery is performed as an outpatient procedure. It can either be performed under local anesthesia or IV sedation. Your surgeon will discuss the surgical plan during the initial consultation. They will make appropriate incision marks on the eyelids once you are sedated. 

The cosmetic surgeon will make adjustments to the upper and lower eyelids as necessary. They may ask you look in different directions for achieving the best results. Once the procedure is done, the surgeon will cover the sutures with bandages. But, you will be able to see around them. The entire procedure can be completed in 2 hours. 

Recovery After a Quad Blepharoplasty

Most patients suffer minimal pain following the procedure. You should be able to reduce your discomfort by taking the occasional ibuprofen or Tylenol. The surgeon will use dissolvable stitches that may dissolve in 7 – 10 days following the procedure. Bruising and swelling will take about the same time to reduce. 

You can minimize swelling by applying ice packs. With that said, you should be able to perform most activities even with modest swelling. It may take 1 – 2 weeks for the entire swelling to subside. However, you won’t have any difficulties performing most activities within 1 – 2 days. 

Your surgeon will ask you for a follow-up visit after a week to check if you are healing well. Committed board certified ophthalmologist Dr. Tanya Khan receives patients from Plano, Dallas, Austin, Texas, and nearby areas for Quad eyelid surgery.

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Eyelid surgery is usually performed for aesthetic reasons. Based on this, there may be some patients that require the surgery performed for medical reasons. Blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery can have medical applications, if the skin hangs down too far down over the upper lid. There are various other function purposes of the surgery. 

Most insurance companies pay for a blepharoplasty in case the loose eyelid skin starts to affect vision. Your surgeon will explain the procedure and whether it is right for you or not during the initial consultation. Khan Eyelid and Facial Aesthetics, led by oculoplastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Tanya Khan, provides eyelid lift surgery to patients in Plano, Dallas, Austin, Texas, and surrounding locations.

The following are a few medical reasons for getting an eyelid surgery performed:

Eyelid Droop

Eyelid droop is medically known as ptosis. This condition is caused when the tendon responsible for lifting the upper eyelid gets stretched. This causes the entire eyelid to drop down. This can be because of wearing contact lenses, Myasthenia Gravis, congenital abnormalities, and other conditions. 

Eyelid lift cosmetic surgery procedure can help you see better in such conditions while lending an improved facial appearance. 

Skin Irritation

The skin folds can sometimes become infected or irritated, which can cause a red, rash-like appearance. It may lead to discomfort as well. Blepharoplasty can be helpful in removing the excess skin folds which rub against each other to result in infection and irritation. 

Muscle Strain

Excess muscle tension can cause facial pain, especially when the eyebrows become overactive. This can cause a headache because of muscle contraction. Eyelid surgery can provide lasting relief for people suffering from such pain. 

Blepharospasm

The ocular muscles responsible for closing the eyelids begin spasming and twitching in this condition. The eyelids may not be able to open voluntarily. It can be distressing to suffer from persistent eyelid spasms. This is especially true if it results in functional blindness because of an inability to open the eyelids. 

TV watching, driving, and reading can become impossible in case of severe blepharospasm. The primary treatment for this surgery is Botox injections. Stemming from this, in some cases eyelid surgery may be required as well. 

Abnormal Turn of Eyelids

Entropion eyelids is where the eyelids are abnormally turned inward and ectropion is where they are turned outward. These two conditions can cause devastating results, such as loss of vision or infection if left untreated. Both conditions can be treated through a 20-minutue surgery despite the threat to vision. 

Do You Need an Eyelid Surgery for Medical Reasons?

An oculoplastic surgeon can diagnose whether you need a blepharoplasty or not. You may also consult with a plastic surgeon or ophthalmologist if you have problems with your upper eyelid. Your surgeon will be able to ascertain if you are a suitable candidate for the procedure or not. 

Insurance companies, in most cases, find blepharoplasty a medically non-essential procedure. These are usually considered elective procedure performed for cosmetic reasons. In accumulation of all of this, if the sagging eyelid skin interferes with regular activities, you may be eligible for insurance coverage. 

Resourceful and cordial board certified ophthalmologist Dr. Tanya Khan receives patients from Plano, Dallas, Austin, Texas, and nearby areas for eyelid surgery.

Contact Khan Eyelid and Facial Aesthetics and Oculoplastic & Reconstructive Surgeon Dr. Tanya Khan Today to Schedule an Appointment

For more information about procedures and treatments at Khan Eyelid and Facial Aesthetics by Ophthalmic surgeon Dr. Tanya Khan. Click here to contact us.

Taking patients from in and around Dallas, Plano, Fort Worth, Grapevine, Garland, Mesquite, Carrollton, Irving, Frisco, Texas and more.