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If you have droopy eyelids, eye bags, lack the upper eyelid crease, or your upper eyelid crease is hidden and would wish to correct any of these conditions, double eyelid surgery is an ideal aesthetic procedure to consider. It adds definition to your eyelids, giving you a beautiful frame that makes your face more aesthetically appealing.

It is majorly done in outpatient settings, meaning that you should be able to go back home after your treatment. For the procedure, your eyelids will be treated with a numbing medication so you won’t feel any pain during the operation.

Double eyelid surgery in Singapore has consistently risen in fame, and in 2017, it was estimated that around 1.3 million people underwent this procedure worldwide. That begs the question; why is it so popular?

Some people attribute double eyelid surgery’s increased popularity to be down to the belief that it increases your chances of landing jobs. For some people, it is a fashionable trend while another significant percentage gets it just to be happy.

Is it really worth all this Hype? In today’s post, we compare double eyelid surgery benefits in Singapore against the risks to see whether it’s worth it. Let’s dive in!

Benefits of Double Eyelid Surgery

• It is Helpful in Reversing Signs of Aging

As you grow old, your skin continuously loses volume and gets weaker and laxer, making the skin below and above your eyes to start sagging or drooping. This would make your skin look wrinkly, thus appearing older. 

Double eyelid surgery can help you fix droopy eyelids by tightening and raising your eyelids. This will be effective in helping you regain your youthful, vibrant appearance. 

• It Adds More Expression to your Face

Double eyelid surgery in Singapore will help reduce the extra skin that causes the eye bags and the puffiness under your eyes. Puffiness and eye bags may make you look sad or tired when you are not. After having this operation, you’re more likely to feel more alert and not appear sad.

• It can also help with Vision Complications

It is also worth pointing out that there are cases where having a single eyelid impact your field of vision. You may need double eyelid surgery in Singapore to correct this by adding a second crease in your upper eyelid.

The addition of the second crease on your upper eyelid will further open your eyelids, thus improving your scope of vision. Double eyelid surgery may also be ideal if you have sagging or droopy eyelids that impacts your scope of vision or pulls down your your lower eyelids completely.

For a case like this, your aesthetic surgeon will perform the procedure to remove any excess tissue from the upper eyelids. This would then help improve your vision.

• It may Also Help Reduce Migraines

According to recent research report, cosmetic double eyelid surgery may also give you relief from migraine headaches. According to the study, this procedure may involve the deactivation of specific ‘trigger’ nerves linked to migraine headaches in your upper eyelid. Therefore, by deactivating the trigger nerves, you will be able to reduce migraines.

How long will it take for me to recover from Double Eyelid Surgery?

Recovery from double eyelid surgery in Singapore should not be complicated. Usually, your recovery timeline will depend on whether you had an incisional procedure or the non-incisional one.

If you had incisional double eyelid surgery, your initial healing time might last up to 14 days. To heal completely, you may need to wait for several months.

For the non-incisional double eyelid surgery, you should be able to recover fully after 14 days. For both procedures, you will be given essential guidelines on managing pain that may come with the procedure and how you can avoid infections, etc. Be sure to follow your surgeon’s guidelines to prevent any complications.

What May go Wrong with Double Eye Lid Surgery?

Double eyelid surgery in Singapore is a generally safe procedure. Nonetheless, there are instances where complications may arise. 

Here’s a quick rundown of the possible risks that may come with this procedure;

• Surgery complications, for example, allergic reactions to the anesthetic treatments and blood clots
• Bleeding and infection following the surgery
• Damage to your eye muscles
• Blurred vision. Patients who report blurred vision experience it temporarily for a very short time. Loss of vision is very rare
• Eyelid complications like difficulty closing the eyes
• Scarring

Verdict

Double eyelid surgery, just like any other cosmetic surgery, comes with a few risks. Your surgeon will give you essential preparation and aftercare guidelines to minimize or avoid these risks. Therefore, even though there are a few risks, the benefits outweigh them, considering that you can always avoid the possible complications.

Check if you’re an Ideal Candidate for Double Eyelid Surgery in Singapore

Do you fancy double eyelid surgery? Give us a call today to schedule a consultation and see if you’re an ideal candidate for this procedure and probably, get it if you qualify.