Psychology says that eyes are one of the most prominent facial features of the human face. Some medical conditions like skin laxity, warts, yellow patches, and blepharitis might conceal the wholeness of this beautiful pair. Although most of them are painless yet they can irritate or have a psychological impact. Commonly warts and yellow patches can develop at any age and sometimes they may be distressing. People have shown a great interest in eyelids surgery to overcome these issues. According to a report, in 2019 there is a 2% overall increase in eyelids surgery.

Warts usually appear due to virus attack through the broken skin or a scratch which causes rapid growth of

Yellow Patches Around Eyelids: Xanthelasma

Xanthelasma is a medical condition with the prevalence of 0.5 to 1.5%. In this disorder yellow patches that are made up of cholesterol appear around the eyelids under the skin. This can be an indicator that the patient might be suffering from a heart disease. People with high cholesterol levels are more likely to be affected by xanthelasma.

Although anyone can develop xanthelasma but studies have shown that women between ages 30 to 50 are more likely to develop it. Obese, smokers, high blood pressure and diabetes patients are also at great risk.

Although it seems harmless and a painless disorder but it might be signaling a very mortal disease thus it is important to diagnose it in early stages. It can be diagnosed by testing the lipid levels and some other blood tests. After diagnosing, there are numerous options to remove and cure them that include medications, cryotherapy, chemical peels, and surgeries. Almost 80% of people suffering tend to undergo the surgery as it is most effective in terms of time and cost.

Blepharoplasty

It is a cosmetic surgical procedure for correcting deformities, defects and dis-figuration of the eyelids to aesthetically improve the eye region of the face. Blepharoplasty in Peshawar is one of the most desired cosmetic procedures. The procedure is designed to remove the excessive skin, muscle and fat from the eyelids using the incisions. There is no age limit and gender specification to undergo the procedure.

In 2018, approximately 1,099,960 blepharoplasty surgeries were performed worldwide and the market value of the eyelids surgeries industry was valued at USD 3.3 billion. Basically blepharoplasty is used to tighten the skin on upper and lower eyelids to give a more youthful appearance.

Blepharoplasty for xanthelasma is used to remove yellowish plaques that appear on eyelids. Usually blepharoplasty is preferred to cure xanthelasma after the proper medication that ceases the growth of patches but it can also be used as a stand-alone procedure. This surgery is also equivalently effective for warts near the eye region. Although it completely depends upon the nature and size of warts and plaques, blepharoplasty is preferred because of its negligible side effects and a very high success rate.

There is a huge debate about the scars after surgical cosmetic procedures but scarring with a blepharoplasty is minimal and practically fades away after a few months. Notable results are expected after the swelling goes down that takes about 10-15 days that are lifelong in most cases.

Blepharoplasty is a very credible procedure for both medical conditions and aesthetics concerns. Despite being a very versatile procedure, in some cases it is not preferred due to various reasons. Skin of eyelids is very thin and sensitive there are no do-overs so intense care is needed. A good surgeon will always tell you the risks associated and the chances of success and patient should also research about the procedure.

There are a number of eyelid conditions that can tarnish the beauty of eyes. Thanks to the evolving medical and cosmetic technology, now there are numerous ways to restore their charm. Blepharoplasty is a very efficient and effective cosmetic surgery with numerous benefits but only if done with absolute precision. You can visit our services page to get more information on blepharoplasty and book a free appointment to discuss your case.