Potential Risks & Complications
Some people who might benefit from eyelid surgery in San Diego temporarily put it off because they're concerned with the potential risks and complications; some put it off forever. It's unfortunate, because the potential for risks and complications is not unique to plastic surgery; it's inherent to any surgery, whether it's a tonsillectomy or brain surgery.
The fact is according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), 1.8 million cosmetic surgical procedures were performed in the U.S. in 2007. Of the almost two million procedures, over 240,000 were eyelid lifts. In the majority of these procedures, men and women suffering complications were in the minority. Still, if you're like other people in La Jolla, Temecula, Riverside, or San Diego considering eyelid surgery (also known as blepharoplasty), you don't want to be a statistic. Most likely, you won't; and, it's not because of luck, but rather because triple board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Chaffoo doesn't treat you like a number. He treats you like an individual and as an adult who's capable of making an informed decision when presented with the facts regarding the risks and complications of an eyelid lift:
- Reaction to anesthesia such as nausea
- Infection at the incision site(s)
- Double or blurred vision
- Swelling at the corner of your eyelids
- Milia (whiteheads) at incision site(s)
- Retinal detachment
- Excessive tearing
- Dryness
- Drooping causing your lower lid to invert
- Difficulty closing eyes during sleep
- The possibility that you won't be happy with the results
Most of the complications associated with eyelid surgery are either temporary, can be eliminated with antibiotics or can be corrected by Dr. Chaffoo. For a comprehensive discussion about the risks, complications and rewards of an eyelid lift, including how your anatomy and healing abilities play a crucial role, request your Complimentary Consultation at either his Murrieta or La Jolla plastic surgery center.
When it comes to complications, the fact is they do happen; the thing to be mindful of is that they're rare. And, that they can be minimized by properly preparing for surgery, the existence of a comprehensive post operative care program and by ensuring that the doctor who performs your blepharoplasty in San Diego is a board certified plastic surgeon, as well as extremely experienced with a plastic surgery procedure such as an eyelid lift. In other words, a plastic surgeon like Dr. Chaffoo.
If you're considering a facial sculpting procedure in La Jolla such as eyelid surgery, San Diego plastic surgeon Richard Chaffoo, MD, FACS, FICS can help to fully understand both the risks and rewards. Dr. Chaffoo is part of a small group of plastic surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the American Board of Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery) and Facial Aesthetic Surgery. Profit from his unique training and his extensive, twenty plus years of real world experience by calling him now at 858-587-9850 or 951-506-1040 to request your Complimentary Consultation. He has two offices conveniently located close to you on Genesee Avenue in La Jolla on the Scripps Memorial Hospital Campus at the Ximed Medical Center and on Monroe Avenue in Murrieta.
You demand the best from yourself. Dr. Chaffoo demands the best as well - from himself, from his staff and always for you.
