laser blepharoplasty

August 30, 2014

Blepharoplasty – Traditional Scalpel Method vs CO2 Laser

Dr. Warren Lent Face, Plastic Surgery blepharoplasty, laser blepharoplasty, laser eyelid surgery

Like any plastic surgery procedure blepharoplasty is traditionally performed using a surgeon’s scalpel. The surgeon makes incisions with the scalpel in the crease of the upper eyelid or close to the lashes on the lower eyelid and proceeds with removing excess skin and underlying fat tissue. Underlying muscles can be tightened too depending on the patient’s needs. Though the scalpel method is still widely used there is a modern technique that is gaining popularity due to its many advantages over the traditional method.

The CO2 laser plastic surgery technique uses a laser to make the cuts during surgery and thanks to the unique qualities of the laser patients can expect a number of improvements and advantages over the traditional scalpel method.

One of the most marked advantages of the laser method versus the scalpel method is that laser blepharoplasty patients can return to work following the procedure much sooner than traditional scalpel method would allow. The reasons for this are twofold. Firstly, laser blepharoplasty results in far less bruising and swelling following plastic surgery. Secondly, there is no need for laser blepharoplasty patients to go under general anesthetic as local anesthetic can be used and even patients with underlying conditions do not have to be monitored overnight in a hospital as sometimes would be the case with general anesthetic.

Laser blepharoplasty also allows the plastic surgeon to be even more precise in his work and there is a smaller chance of resultant bleeding using the laser. Finally, it is important to mention the costs of laser blepharoplasty versus scalpel blepharoplasty. Since there is no need to undergo general anesthesia there are no costs incurred for having an anesthesiologist on site and there are no costs incurred for an outpatient surgery center or hospital. Furthermore, laser blepharoplasty patients are outpatients and can go home following surgery without the need for costly overnight stays in clinics or hospitals.

Double board certified Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Warren Lent can carry out laser blepharoplasty plastic surgery procedures from his Beverly Hill plastic surgery clinic.

August 13, 2014

Experienced Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon for Blepharoplasty

Dr. Warren Lent Plastic Surgery blepharoplasty, laser blepharoplasty, plastic surgeon, plastic surgery

Dr. Lent, Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon Potential plastic surgery patients should take a number of factors in consideration when choosing their procedure and clinic. Of course it is of paramount importance that the best and latest plastic surgery techniques and methods should be used and that the consultation should be thorough and detailed. Patients should also consider the costs involved in the planned procedure including the time lost from work during the recovery period. The most important factor, however, is to choose the right Beverly Hills plastic surgeon.

A good plastic surgeon is the single most important part of any plastic surgery. A well-educated and highly trained plastic surgeon with plenty of experience in the field is going to make the entire process more successful. From the initial consultation, where the patient and plastic surgeon discuss expectations and make a plan for a realistic outcome, through the actual plastic surgery itself where great skill and plenty of experience is paramount, to the post-surgery follow up, a plastic surgeon you can trust should be the patient’s number one concern.

When it comes to delicate procedures such as the laser blepharoplasty I rely not only in my extensive training in the field but on the experience I gained from performing over 3000 laser eyelid plastic surgeries. With each surgery I gain more knowledge and a better understanding of the procedure and with each patient I am confident to suggest the best possible treatment plan.

I pride myself on the fact that my plastic surgery patients can rely on me 100% and I understand the responsibility this entails. Choosing a plastic surgeon can be a daunting task but always make sure to ask about the number of procedures the plastic surgeon has performed successfully as the plastic surgeon’s experience will make an incredible difference to the final results of any plastic surgery procedure.

Dr. Warren Lent is a double board certified Beverly Hills plastic surgeon and as such has a huge amount of plastic surgery experience behind him to ensure that all Beverly Hills plastic surgery patients receive the past possible treatment.