Excellent pre-op teaching. I am having my upper bleph done this coming Tuesday in Toronto. You covered many of the concerns I still have going in. I am also a cardiac operating room nurse who fully appreciates the time you took in this video to explain the procedure in great detail. If I lived near you, you would have definitely been my surgeon. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.
Fabulous video. I’m contemplating eyelid surgery. Your explanation of your procedures put me at ease. I doubt my surgeon would have time to go thru the same detailed explanation. Thank you Dr. Wong!
Thank you for this video! I am having this surgery next Friday and I was so happy to hear that there is something to protect the corneas! Excellent video.
I had upper Blephroplasty surgery done by an Oculoplastic surgeon in Honolulu, Hawaii and it was well worth it. I was referred by my Optometrist and now I can see way better. I was told during the initial consultation exam that I had lost 30% of my upper peripheral vision and that the surgery will be covered by the insurance. It made a difference when I went for my annual eye exam as I now could see all the blinking dots during peripheral vision test.
@@iamblanchy17 my right eye is great my left has a visible scar on the outside edge my dermatologist says it is from cautery leaving a burn scar but my sight is so much better and everyone says I look much younger and not so tired.
Very informative. I knew about the surgery but not many details, including that ophthalmologists and some ENT's did these surgeries as well as plastic surgeons. I'll eventually need it - the eyelid droop in my family gets pretty epic. But, like most people, I'll wait until it qualifies with my insurance plan. Thanks for the great info! Have an awesome 2022!
Thank you Dr. Rupa Wong so glad to have run into your channel. My mom will be having this type of surgery. She suffers from anxiety & viewing this will help tremendously if the unknown. Thank you for being so thorough with information & educational for us caregivers.
I absolutely LOVE your channel. I was looking for information about dry eyes so I cane across your channel but found much more! Everything Beautiful which I’m all for that!! So it’s nice your show has the information that we as women really need. Thanks so much and keep up the good work.
Information is reassuring. I would like to know about pre-op and post-op procedures. After any type of procedure, I never know what is considered normal, so I don’t know when to seek help.
Thank you for this very informative video. Both of my eyelids are droopy, but the left one is worse. Fortunately, they're not blocking my vision yet. I'll wait until my insurance will pay for the surgery, and it's absolutely necessary.
Great video! Very informative. I having this surgery this week due to ptosis and I was a bit worried about the procedure. This video helped me feel more at ease. Thank you for the very informative and detailed way you explained the whole procedure.
@@DrRupaWong Thanks for asking. The right eye is off. I now have to use upneeq to even my right eye with the left. Surgeon wanted to do a second surgery days after I had the first surgery to the right eye to fix it. I refused. I’m in no rush to do a second surgery to the right eye. If I do decide to do surgery I will do it with another surgeon. For now the upneeq seems to be working.
This was very interesting and informative. I would also like to know more about post-op, especially recovery/healing time and activity levels one can reasonably expect.
Dr. Rupa Wong, I would Ike to point out to you and you can pass it on to your anesthesia staff, they can put lidocaine in the IV to stop that bad sting (because it hurts like a sob, especially if your a red head!!!) and it doesn't hurt at all, my doctor started making them do it for me on my colonoscopy's and I requested it on December 5 when I had my upper lids done, the anesthesiologist had no problem with it and I had no stinging at all!!!
I wish I was closer to you. I would let you fix my eyelids in a flash. Mine are obstructing my vision. So I am thinking seriously about getting it done. My neighbor/best friend, her brother lives in Hawaii. Thank you for the video..
I just had this surgery a few months ago and I have scarring on one of my eyes little raised bumps along where the inner sutures were I’m starting to worry it’s not going to heal right I go back to see the doctor in a few weeks I’m really expecting him to tell me that he can correct it 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I would like to know the post operation rules and regulations. I had this done many many years ago and I remember a long recuperation because of the type of job that I did.
I’m 73 with droopy eyelids and I’d love to get this surgery. However my eyelids change everyday. Some days not so droopy. Can the surgeon adjust for that?
This answered so Many questions I am 46 years old and I’ve had three operations on my lazy eyes and no one operation has ever fixed it! I am super insecure and have been my whole life I absolutely hate it! My granddaughter was born with droopy eyelid she had surgery at five years old and they literally did a cosmetic surgery that somebody would get to raise the eyebrows instead of her eyelid! Even while sleeping I took about a year for her eye To completely shut on its own air condition starts with a P and whatever surgery they did was not the type that she should have Had completed
I am so glad I was able to answer some questions for you, Heather. I'm so sorry that you did not have any improvement from your surgeries. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with this!
I’m getting this surgery due to ptosis this week. Can you please do a video on things we can do during recovery from this surgery. For example how long after surgery can you wear make up, go to the beach, exercise or run errands. Do we have to sleep a specific position during recovery. Will we feel tightness around the eyes after surgery. Or any information that will be useful during recovery. Thank you.
@@DrRupaWong Thank you! I look forward to the video. I had surgery on Friday. Recovering now. Day of surgery was a little painful and uncomfortable. The surgeon didn’t cut on top of my eyelids because I didn’t have enough skin on my eyelids. The eye surgeon went under my top eyelid instead. Uncomfortable due to stitches under the eyelids. I cannot tell yet if both eyes are symmetrical due to swelling. I’m still putting ice on eyes, and taking antibiotic drops. Thank you for all the great information you supply your viewers. 🙏🏼💓
@@YvetteLaboyLupusWellnessCoach I'm so glad things went well. Ice is good - 20 minutes on, 20 minutes off. I tend to tell my patients to use a bag of frozen peas since it conforms better to the eye.
I had worn contact lenses almost forty years now and have severe dry eyes. I have noticed at times my upper right eyelid droops when my eyes get dry after I put eye drops in it seems fine. Just wanted to know if dryness can cause droopy eyelids?
What do you think of the prescription eye drops upneeq? I have very droopy eyelids (one eye more than the other), but I’m only 31 so I’m trying to put off surgery as long as possible.
I really enjoy your post regarding eyelid surgery. I wish I lived closer to you, but unfortunately, I live in a small town in Arizona. I am in the process of getting this surgery done, but I have some reservations about the method the doctor has explained to me. He tells me that they would roll the upper eyelid back and do the incision on the backside and then stich it up. I would then be required to where a contact lens for a short time until the incision heels. I cannot find any reference or examples of this procedure. I would appreciate to hear what your opinion might be. Thanks
Hi Dr. Wong! I want to do Blepharoplasty. Do you know any professionals in the Fort Lauderdale/ Miami area? I live nearby...Thank you very much! Have a beautiful week.
My hooded lids are so bad, they are in my field of vision all the time now. I hope my insurance will cover this! I think it will help me to see better when I get my bus driver CDL.
Very informative video. I have very heavy upper eyelids. Should I find someone who is board certified in ophthalmology and ocular??? Where do I find those ratings. I'm in Illinois. Thank you.
Im being ready to have this done. I'm not even 50 yet, and droopy lids affects my vision. I stare at a computer screen most of the day. I know people heal at differently so can you tell me an ideal amount of days to take off from work? Dr says 2 to 3??
Hello dr, I have a question which better the traditional eyelid surgery or the plepharorplasty ? Because I’m gonna do both upper and lower at the same time, and which more safe local anaesthesia or general anaesthesia ? Thank you 🙏
Thank you for this video, Dr. Wong. I have a question. Is propofol similar to versed? Also, I searched through your videos for one that describes post-op and what to expect. I did not find a video of that; please advise if I have missed it. Another question: as I picture myself going thru this procedure, I can feel the anxiety I think I will feel - a panic, if you will, after the surgery when I am no longer under the influence of the propofol. Do doctors take this into consideration and prescribe something to take the anxiety away?
I have a question in regards to my eye doesn’t close all the way and closes slower than the other eye after a facelift and lateral brow lift done approximately three weeks ago. Can you suggest eye exercises to strengthen the muscle please
I would suggest calling the practitioner who did the facelift and lateral brow lift to see what they would recommend! They would know the ins and outs of recovery for those specific procedures.
What are the chances of blindness after such a surgery? Mine is next week I’m worried. Using a occu plastic surgeon. Why won’t I be in a deeper sleep? I want to be out not up smelling things 😢… 😢
Arzu, thank you for your suggestion. I have to make sure I always protect my patients privacy/safety so this is a little difficult to do. However, it may be possible with the patients permission. I will keep this in mind. Thank you! Its a good idea!
Could you please please make a video about eye color change by laser? for example, instagram Pages like "(world) eye (color) laser " advertises it. However, I find the photos and videos not convincing and some who have had it done say that they can not recommend it because the eyes are either not brighter, or the eyes looked like burned or inflamed or the melanin has come back after a few years. I really want to have this done, but I am afraid. I would be very grateful if you could tell us your opinion if it can really change the color of the eyes, if it is harmless to the eyes and if it is possible to repeat the procedure. Thank you:)
I am very interested in getting this procedure for my upper hooded lids. I'm worried about the risk of blood clots from this procedure. Can you tell me if there are risks of clots from this?
Hey Miranda, just like every surgery, there are risks associated. Blood clots is one risk that is possible. Definitely talk with your doctor to see about your personal high risks.
I recently had just the upper eyelid done. But the surgical thread used for the skin closure was not removed. It faded away. That is how the surgeon did it. But I noticed from these videos they always remove the thread. Hmmm...wonder why they always remove the thread🤔🤔🤔. Also under my eye area has a light yellow colour and there is a plump swelling right below the eye area where to bone is. It looks weird. Other than that everything is still in healing phase.
Excellent presentation ; so informative! Thank you! I heard you say you frequently do blepharoplasty on both eyes at the same surgery which should promote symmetry. Is it a preferred or possible procedure to remove protruding lower lid fat pads at the same time? If both lids of both eyes are operated on during one surgery, does this impact the recovery period or increase potential complications, such as eyes no longer closing completely or other issues?
Many surgeons will do both an upper and lower blepharoplasty at the same time. It typically doesn't cause extra complications as long as the surgeon is careful. That being said, insurance will never cover lower blepharoplasty (since it's viewed as cosmetic). Having both will make you a little more black and blue for longer, but otherwise, the surgeon should never operate so much as to prevent eye closure!
Question Dr Rupa, For Upper Eye Lid surgery do the surgeon needs to do the lower lid surgery first or is this a separate procedure? My brother went to have upper lid Surgery refereed by his primary doctor and when he came out all they did was a snip & tuck of the Bottom lid Later the Surgeon said he was going to schedule the 2nd surgery to do the upper lid and We were shocked! We thought that everything was done on the first time!! Is this common practice?
I’ve been binge watching your videos, but I was curious about the effects of strip lashes and their glue. I’m in my third year of university and I’ve switched between extensions and strip lashes because of maintenance and cost BUT I have had my fair share of adhesive from strip lashes getting in my eyes. As a person who wears contacts I wonder how much more it damages my eyes and the extent of the damage.
Excellent point. It's on my list to research the glue. But from what I can tell it seems to be about the same as lash extension glue. Not something you actually want in your eye.
Hey Falcon! I have shown surgeries in some other videos. It is not always easy to record while doing surgery plus I need consent of the patient. I will work on doing more! Here are a couple - ruclips.net/video/epX_UO2H3JU/видео.html ruclips.net/user/shorts6ZQRmIJs7_o ruclips.net/user/shortssd6PuF87pNQ ruclips.net/user/shortsLlNJYIrsq8s
Doc. Your nails! Sorry..I would not have any operation done by a doctor with long nails and dark nail polish. Espcly my eyes. Sorry. But thank you for the video. I learned a lot.
I have a few videos showing surgery! Here are a couple - ruclips.net/user/shorts6ZQRmIJs7_o ruclips.net/user/shortsLlNJYIrsq8s Let me know in the comments what you think!
Excellent pre-op teaching. I am having my upper bleph done this coming Tuesday in Toronto. You covered many of the concerns I still have going in. I am also a cardiac operating room nurse who fully appreciates the time you took in this video to explain the procedure in great detail. If I lived near you, you would have definitely been my surgeon. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.
Best of luck with your procedure! Thank you so much for watching and leaving a kind comment. :)
Yes very helpful
Hi rupa where is your clinic. And how much you charge for uper and lower eye lid surgery plz let me know.
Fabulous video. I’m contemplating eyelid surgery. Your explanation of your procedures put me at ease. I doubt my surgeon would have time to go thru the same detailed explanation. Thank you Dr. Wong!
So glad this was helpful! If you have any other topics you would like me to make a video on feel free to leave your suggestions. :)
Thank you for this video! I am having this surgery next Friday and I was so happy to hear that there is something to protect the corneas! Excellent video.
how did it go?
I had upper Blephroplasty surgery done by an Oculoplastic surgeon in Honolulu, Hawaii and it was well worth it. I was referred by my Optometrist and now I can see way better. I was told during the initial consultation exam that I had lost 30% of my upper peripheral vision and that the surgery will be covered by the insurance. It made a difference when I went for my annual eye exam as I now could see all the blinking dots during peripheral vision test.
I'm so glad you had a good result! Thanks for sharing :)
Thank you, you've been very helpful and reassuring. I'm scheduled for eyelid surgery and an endoscopic brow lift tomorrow!!!
I'm so glad this was helpful, Kasey!! How did your surgery go?
I am so glad I found you having my surgery in about 3 wks I love how you explain everything ❤️ I also have a lot less anxiety.
I am so glad to have helped!
How did your surgery go? Does your eyelid look better? And was there any scarring left?
@@iamblanchy17 my right eye is great my left has a visible scar on the outside edge my dermatologist says it is from cautery leaving a burn scar but my sight is so much better and everyone says I look much younger and not so tired.
Very informative! Thank you for making this video. I’d love to have this procedure done - the cost is my only drawback.
I want to get a upper eyelid surgery. My hooded eyelid is really affecting my self confidence
I'm sorry to hear that.
Schedule to be operated tomorrow, 12/19/2023. I am 81, and looking to improve my vision.
Thanks very much with the video and your reassuring speech.
Very informative. I knew about the surgery but not many details, including that ophthalmologists and some ENT's did these surgeries as well as plastic surgeons. I'll eventually need it - the eyelid droop in my family gets pretty epic. But, like most people, I'll wait until it qualifies with my insurance plan. Thanks for the great info! Have an awesome 2022!
Thanks for the kind words. I'm going to need it eventually too, but it's nice when insurance covers it.
Thank you Dr. Rupa Wong so glad to have run into your channel. My mom will be having this type of surgery. She suffers from anxiety & viewing this will help tremendously if the unknown. Thank you for being so thorough with information & educational for us caregivers.
I'm so glad and I hope it's helpful! Good luck to your mom on her surgery day.
I am having this surgery next week so this very informative.
@@TravelingBibliophile I am glad it helped 😊
Brilliant ! Always !
Dr. Wong, what would you recommend as aftercare for scarring and bumps at suture lines many months post op? Thank you!
This is so informative and interesting! Would love to know how you’d go about finding a good surgeon for this!
I absolutely LOVE your channel. I was looking for information about dry eyes so I cane across your channel but found much more! Everything Beautiful which I’m all for that!! So it’s nice your show has the information that we as women really need. Thanks so much and keep up the good work.
I am so glad you are here, Dena!
Information is reassuring. I would like to know about pre-op and post-op procedures. After any type of procedure, I never know what is considered normal, so I don’t know when to seek help.
Good evening Dr are you available in South Africa and how much sell it cost for both.
Hi Susan! My clinic, Honolulu Eye Clinic, is in Honolulu Hawaii.
Thank you for this very informative video. Both of my eyelids are droopy, but the left one is worse. Fortunately, they're not blocking my vision yet. I'll wait until my insurance will pay for the surgery, and it's absolutely necessary.
Great video! Very informative. I having this surgery this week due to ptosis and I was a bit worried about the procedure. This video helped me feel more at ease. Thank you for the very informative and detailed way you explained the whole procedure.
I'm so glad this calmed your nerves. Thank you so much, Yvette! How did your surgery go?
@@DrRupaWong Thanks for asking. The right eye is off. I now have to use upneeq to even my right eye with the left. Surgeon wanted to do a second surgery days after I had the first surgery to the right eye to fix it. I refused. I’m in no rush to do a second surgery to the right eye. If I do decide to do surgery I will do it with another surgeon. For now the upneeq seems to be working.
This was very interesting and informative. I would also like to know more about post-op, especially recovery/healing time and activity levels one can reasonably expect.
same!
Can it be done in a patient with glaucoma tube shunt in the eye
What is something like this cost So I know if I'm able to looking to it or just forget about it.
Dr. Rupa Wong, I would Ike to point out to you and you can pass it on to your anesthesia staff, they can put lidocaine in the IV to stop that bad sting (because it hurts like a sob, especially if your a red head!!!) and it doesn't hurt at all, my doctor started making them do it for me on my colonoscopy's and I requested it on December 5 when I had my upper lids done, the anesthesiologist had no problem with it and I had no stinging at all!!!
Thank you for sharing your experience!
I wish I was closer to you. I would let you fix my eyelids in a flash. Mine are obstructing my vision. So I am thinking seriously about getting it done. My neighbor/best friend, her brother lives in Hawaii. Thank you for the video..
If you can ever visit, come see me! I would love to help. Thank you for being here!
I just had this surgery a few months ago and I have scarring on one of my eyes little raised bumps along where the inner sutures were I’m starting to worry it’s not going to heal right I go back to see the doctor in a few weeks I’m really expecting him to tell me that he can correct it 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Hey Shirley! How are you doing now? Have you seen your doctor?
does it matter if you use dissolvable stitches or removable stitches? 11:00 a.m.
Doesn't matter - you can get a beautiful result with either!
I would like to know the post operation rules and regulations. I had this done many many years ago and I remember a long recuperation because of the type of job that I did.
Very informative, thanks for posting Doc.
Thank you for watching, David!
Loved it thank for the information
Thank you for watching!
Would it be advised to have cornea replacement and bleph surgery at the same time?
What is the difference between a blepharoplasty and ptsosis surgery?
can this be done in outpatient surgical setting?
Hi Dr.Rupa
Can do complications of eyelid surgery and how to fix them?
Sure, Marcia. I'll add this to my list. Make sure you are subscribed and click the bell so you will see when I post it!
I’m 73 with droopy eyelids and I’d love to get this surgery. However my eyelids change everyday. Some days not so droopy. Can the surgeon adjust for that?
I think about this as well, some days my eyes have terrible hooding and others they seem almost normal
This answered so Many questions I am 46 years old and I’ve had three operations on my lazy eyes and no one operation has ever fixed it! I am super insecure and have been my whole life I absolutely hate it! My granddaughter was born with droopy eyelid she had surgery at five years old and they literally did a cosmetic surgery that somebody would get to raise the eyebrows instead of her eyelid! Even while sleeping I took about a year for her eye To completely shut on its own air condition starts with a P and whatever surgery they did was not the type that she should have Had completed
I am so glad I was able to answer some questions for you, Heather. I'm so sorry that you did not have any improvement from your surgeries. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with this!
what would you recommend for someone who has panic attack when eyes are closed intentionally? is general anesthesia allowed for this surgery?
I’m getting this surgery due to ptosis this week. Can you please do a video on things we can do during recovery from this surgery. For example how long after surgery can you wear make up, go to the beach, exercise or run errands. Do we have to sleep a specific position during recovery. Will we feel tightness around the eyes after surgery. Or any information that will be useful during recovery. Thank you.
Yes! Great questions. Will do!
@@DrRupaWong Thank you! I look forward to the video.
I had surgery on Friday. Recovering now. Day of surgery was a little painful and uncomfortable. The surgeon didn’t cut on top of my eyelids because I didn’t have enough skin on my eyelids. The eye surgeon went under my top eyelid instead. Uncomfortable due to stitches under the eyelids. I cannot tell yet if both eyes are symmetrical due to swelling. I’m still putting ice on eyes, and taking antibiotic drops. Thank you for all the great information you supply your viewers. 🙏🏼💓
@@YvetteLaboyLupusWellnessCoach I'm so glad things went well. Ice is good - 20 minutes on, 20 minutes off. I tend to tell my patients to use a bag of frozen peas since it conforms better to the eye.
@@DrRupaWong Thank you. That’s funny I am using a bag of peas.
amazing. thank you
Glad you liked it!
Super doc . 💯❤️🙏
Thank you!!
I had worn contact lenses almost forty years now and have severe dry eyes. I have noticed at times my upper right eyelid droops when my eyes get dry after I put eye drops in it seems fine. Just wanted to know if dryness can cause droopy eyelids?
What do you think of the prescription eye drops upneeq? I have very droopy eyelids (one eye more than the other), but I’m only 31 so I’m trying to put off surgery as long as possible.
Exercise them videos
I really enjoy your post regarding eyelid surgery. I wish I lived closer to you, but unfortunately, I live in a small town in Arizona. I am in the process of getting this surgery done, but I have some reservations about the method the doctor has explained to me. He tells me that they would roll the upper eyelid back and do the incision on the backside and then stich it up. I would then be required to where a contact lens for a short time until the incision heels. I cannot find any reference or examples of this procedure. I would appreciate to hear what your opinion might be. Thanks
How long would upper eye lid surgery take generally? 1 hr? Or 1.5 including the immediate post-op?
Hi Dr. Wong! I want to do Blepharoplasty. Do you know any professionals in the Fort Lauderdale/ Miami area? I live nearby...Thank you very much! Have a beautiful week.
my left eye is double eyelid but my right eye is mono eyelid. is it possible to make my both eyes mono eyelid?
My hooded lids are so bad, they are in my field of vision all the time now. I hope my insurance will cover this! I think it will help me to see better when I get my bus driver CDL.
I take elaquis a blood thinner 5mg can I still have the procedure done does any one know
Very informative video. I have very heavy upper eyelids. Should I find someone who is board certified in ophthalmology and ocular??? Where do I find those ratings. I'm in Illinois. Thank you.
You can call your insurance company to see who is in-network for ophthalmology. Best of luck with your journey!
@@DrRupaWong thank you 😊
Love the video. No idea ENT’s went into that field
Yes, I honestly didn't realize Facial Plastics was a fellowship of ENT until I became good friends with a bunch of them!
Hi Dr. Wong. Should fat be remove from the corner of the eyelid when performing upper eyelid surgery?
I want to know the price
Where is your location and how much it cost?
Im being ready to have this done. I'm not even 50 yet, and droopy lids affects my vision. I stare at a computer screen most of the day. I know people heal at differently so can you tell me an ideal amount of days to take off from work? Dr says 2 to 3??
Hello dr, I have a question which better the traditional eyelid surgery or the plepharorplasty ? Because I’m gonna do both upper and lower at the same time, and which more safe local anaesthesia or general anaesthesia ?
Thank you 🙏
Hey Amy! This highly depends upon the patient so you will need to ask your doctor this. Also, both forms of anesthesia are safe. Try not to worry!
@@DrRupaWong
Thank you Dr 🌹
Thank you for this video, Dr. Wong. I have a question. Is propofol similar to versed? Also, I searched through your videos for one that describes post-op and what to expect. I did not find a video of that; please advise if I have missed it. Another question: as I picture myself going thru this procedure, I can feel the anxiety I think I will feel - a panic, if you will, after the surgery when I am no longer under the influence of the propofol. Do doctors take this into consideration and prescribe something to take the anxiety away?
I have a question in regards to my eye doesn’t close all the way and closes slower than the other eye after a facelift and lateral brow lift done approximately three weeks ago. Can you suggest eye exercises to strengthen the muscle please
I would suggest calling the practitioner who did the facelift and lateral brow lift to see what they would recommend! They would know the ins and outs of recovery for those specific procedures.
Thank you
Very informative!
Thanks Rhonda!
Is it true that this operation is only good for about 10 years?
What are the chances of blindness after such a surgery? Mine is next week I’m worried. Using a occu plastic surgeon. Why won’t I be in a deeper sleep? I want to be out not up smelling things 😢… 😢
I wish instead of just talking explain and show everything with your Patient thank we could Visualized
Arzu, thank you for your suggestion. I have to make sure I always protect my patients privacy/safety so this is a little difficult to do. However, it may be possible with the patients permission. I will keep this in mind. Thank you! Its a good idea!
I was wondering about the lower lids for bags under the eyes?
Could you please please make a video about eye color change by laser? for example, instagram Pages like "(world) eye (color) laser " advertises it. However, I find the photos and videos not convincing and some who have had it done say that they can not recommend it because the eyes are either not brighter, or the eyes looked like burned or inflamed or the melanin has come back after a few years. I really want to have this done, but I am afraid. I would be very grateful if you could tell us your opinion if it can really change the color of the eyes, if it is harmless to the eyes and if it is possible to repeat the procedure. Thank you:)
Hello! Sorry for the delay in response. Sure, I will add this to my list. Thank you for the suggestion!
Great video
Thank you so much, Yvette! I really appreciate it. If you ever have any suggestions for videos you would like to see please let me know.
I am very interested in getting this procedure for my upper hooded lids. I'm worried about the risk of blood clots from this procedure. Can you tell me if there are risks of clots from this?
Hey Miranda, just like every surgery, there are risks associated. Blood clots is one risk that is possible. Definitely talk with your doctor to see about your personal high risks.
@@DrRupaWong Are there any other treatments to help with hooded lids without having bleph surgery?
You can use restylane
@@katemiller7874How can restylane help hooded eyes?
Where are you located
Hi Claudia! I am located in Honolulu Hawaii
Pre and post please
Sure, I will add this to my video suggestions list. Thank you!
Thank you very much! This is super helpful Dr Rupa!
Thanks for watching!
I recently had just the upper eyelid done. But the surgical thread used for the skin closure was not removed. It faded away. That is how the surgeon did it. But I noticed from these videos they always remove the thread. Hmmm...wonder why they always remove the thread🤔🤔🤔. Also under my eye area has a light yellow colour and there is a plump swelling right below the eye area where to bone is. It looks weird. Other than that everything is still in healing phase.
The sutures that was used for my procedure also melted and fell off.
Excellent presentation ; so informative! Thank you!
I heard you say you frequently do blepharoplasty on both eyes at the same surgery which should promote symmetry. Is it a preferred or possible procedure to remove protruding lower lid fat pads at the same time? If both lids of both eyes are operated on during one surgery, does this impact the recovery period or increase potential complications, such as eyes no longer closing completely or other issues?
Many surgeons will do both an upper and lower blepharoplasty at the same time. It typically doesn't cause extra complications as long as the surgeon is careful. That being said, insurance will never cover lower blepharoplasty (since it's viewed as cosmetic). Having both will make you a little more black and blue for longer, but otherwise, the surgeon should never operate so much as to prevent eye closure!
I'll also be answering this question in a little more detail in my next Friday Q&A where I'll choose 3 questions and answer them
@@DrRupaWong Looking forward to the additional information! Thank you!
@Justin Yadao I had it done. You’re not awake but you’re not fully aware either.
Hi I am interested. Where are you located?
Zelda, I am in Honolulu Hawaii.
Is it possible to do this surgery on someone who has stents for glaucoma?
What is the cost? Any one knows?
Around $5-8K. I'm in Northern California.
@@dobizrule thank you.
It’s 3000 in Ohio
Where is your location
Question Dr Rupa, For Upper Eye Lid surgery do the surgeon needs to do the lower lid surgery first or is this a separate procedure? My brother went to have upper lid Surgery refereed by his primary doctor and when he came out all they did was a snip & tuck of the Bottom lid Later the Surgeon said he was going to schedule the 2nd surgery to do the upper lid and We were shocked! We thought that everything was done on the first time!! Is this common practice?
I would like that video 🙏🏽
Got it! Thank you for the suggestions!
I’ve been binge watching your videos, but I was curious about the effects of strip lashes and their glue. I’m in my third year of university and I’ve switched between extensions and strip lashes because of maintenance and cost BUT I have had my fair share of adhesive from strip lashes getting in my eyes. As a person who wears contacts I wonder how much more it damages my eyes and the extent of the damage.
Excellent point. It's on my list to research the glue. But from what I can tell it seems to be about the same as lash extension glue. Not something you actually want in your eye.
Mam i am hsv positive can i perform this surgery??? Is there any consequences since hsv too can efect eyes.
Excellent
Thank you so much, Patricia. I appreciate you!
Thank you
I am glad this helped, Tammy! Are you considering getting this surgery done?
I just got my surgery 5 days sgo
Never realized how much my field of vision was compromised
By droopy eyelids
Yea ...I have droopy eyelids and I still won't do this... doesn't sound like fun to me. I'd wanna be completely out!.
For sure! You have to decide what is right for yourself.
Why not to show your procedures on videos?!
Hey Falcon! I have shown surgeries in some other videos. It is not always easy to record while doing surgery plus I need consent of the patient. I will work on doing more!
Here are a couple - ruclips.net/video/epX_UO2H3JU/видео.html
ruclips.net/user/shorts6ZQRmIJs7_o
ruclips.net/user/shortssd6PuF87pNQ
ruclips.net/user/shortsLlNJYIrsq8s
i wish you were in dubai
I would love to visit!
I’ll do this when my hooded eyelids droop at old age but right now, I love my hooded eyes.
Great choice! You are beautiful the way you are!
Hooded eyes are beautiful
Your eyes are certainly beautiful
Thank you!
Mam your videos are very inspiring and I get a lot of information about optomologist and I want to talk to you can I call you
❤️👍🏻
Please make
I think 7
Omg, dont say the blind word.
Doc. Your nails! Sorry..I would not have any operation done by a doctor with long nails and dark nail polish. Espcly my eyes. Sorry. But thank you for the video. I learned a lot.
If you are oculoplastic surgeon It’s better show surgery
I have a few videos showing surgery! Here are a couple -
ruclips.net/user/shorts6ZQRmIJs7_o
ruclips.net/user/shortsLlNJYIrsq8s
Let me know in the comments what you think!
Damn your hands are HUUGE!....but great information, thank you.
You talk too much give us a break