Preparing For Your Blepharoplasty Procedure

After searching for blepharoplasty surgeons in the Washington D.C. area and finally scheduling a date for the procedure, you’ll probably be feeling good about things. You finally know when the skin around your eyes will get removed and your eyes will regain their expressive qualities. Now all that you need to do is make sure you are adequately prepared for the surgery.

With many years of experience performing facial surgery, Dr. Roberta Gartside has the knowledge and skill necessary to give you an excellent blepharoplasty. To schedule a consultation with her office today, call 703-742-8004.

Before Your Eyelid Surgery

If you are a candidate for blepharoplasty in Washington D.C. and you want to get a head start on preparing for your procedure, your best bet is to listen to the doctor. Dr. Gartside will have a lot of instructions about what you can and can’t do, eat, drink in the weeks leading up to your surgery. Remember to be open about your medical history and any allergies or preexisting conditions you may have, so Dr. Gartside is prepared to deal with them.

There’s also a few things you can do to make your return home more comfortable:

• Purchase cold compresses and eyedrops
• Figure out how you’re going to get your post-surgery medication
• Have some entertainment ready that doesn’t require the use of your eyes
• Find someone to drive you home from Dr. Gartside’s practice
• Find someone to help take care of you after the surgery

Remember, when you get back from the doctor’s, there’s not much she can do to help you recover at that point. It’s just going to be you and your family until your first followup exam, so being prepared can help your recovery go much more smoothly

Potential Risks of Blepharoplasty

All surgeries have some risk, and blepharoplasty is no exception. While Dr. Gartside and her professional staff will do everything they can to reduce those risks down to zero, there’s always some chance that complications from the surgery will occur.

Eyelid surgery has a small risk of:

• Double vision
• Blurred vision
• Temporary swelling
• Difficulty producing tears
• Detached retina
• Thyroid problems

Minor eye problems after a surgery are temporary and to be expected. But if you begin experiencing alarming symptoms soon after your procedure, you should get in touch with Dr. Gartside’s office as soon as possible.

Preparing for Eyelid Surgery in Virginia

By choosing Dr. Roberta Gartside’s plastic surgery practice, you are already preparing to have an excellent surgery that delivers great results. It’s your job to follow up on that by making your transition from the operating table to your home as easy as possible. To schedule an initial surgical consultation for blepharoplasty at Dr. Gartside’s office, call 703-742-8004 or fill out a form online. Dr. Gartside serves patients in Washington D.C., Reston, McLean, Fairfax, and nearby areas.