{"id":820,"date":"2017-03-15T07:05:58","date_gmt":"2017-03-15T07:05:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.delainemd.com\/?p=820"},"modified":"2017-02-07T07:14:20","modified_gmt":"2017-02-07T07:14:20","slug":"how-to-prepare-for-blepharoplasty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.delainemd.com\/delaine\/how-to-prepare-for-blepharoplasty\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare for Blepharoplasty"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"eyelid<\/a>Aging can certainly take a toll on all parts of your body, including your eyelids. As you age, the skin and muscles around your eyes start to weaken\u2014 leaving you with droopy eyelids. Luckily with a surgical procedure called Blepharoplasty, the doctors at DeLaine Anti-Aging Cosmetic & Eye Surgery can remove excess skin, muscle, and fat in your eyes\u2014 getting rid of any droopiness. If you are considering getting a blepharoplasty, it\u2019s important to know exactly how you can prepare for it. Read on to learn more.<\/p>\n

Stop Taking Blood Thinners<\/strong><\/p>\n

At least two weeks before your surgery, you should stop taking herbal supplements and blood thinning medications like ibuprofen, aspirin, and naproxen. Blood thinners can complicate your surgery and make it difficult for you to heal afterward. During your initial consultation, you and your doctor will go over any medications you are on to make sure they are safe enough for you to take during your surgery.<\/p>\n

Undergo Examinations<\/strong><\/p>\n

Before you get a blepharoplasty, you will have to undergo three main examinations including a physical examination, a vision examination, and eyelid photography.<\/p>\n