When an individual has made up their mind to receive eyelid surgery, their first step should be to schedule a consultation with the surgeon of their choice. The pre-operative consultation will be an important part of the procedure, and the patient should actively engage with the surgeon to help them create an appropriate surgical plan.
Dr. Trang Vo-Nguyen (Dr. V) is a board certified facial plastic surgeon providing eyelid surgery and other cosmetic and reconstructive surgery procedures to patients in Chantilly, Northern Virginia, Loudoun County, Fairfax, Prince William, Fauquier, Arlington, Middleburg, Leesburg, Manassas, Warrenton, and surrounding locations. A comprehensive consultation will pave the way for a successful eyelid surgery with Dr. V.
Patient Education
The surgeon will use the consultation opportunity to educate the patient about the eyelid surgery procedure and explain different treatment options and techniques. The pros and cons of various techniques and the procedure costs will also be discussed. The patient should feel free to ask questions during the consultation and clarify any doubts and concerns before they are ready to go ahead with the surgery.
Surgical Goal Setting
The surgeon will encourage the patient to share their personal cosmetic goals and desires related to the eye appearance. The surgeon would like to understand what exactly about their eye appearance may be bothering the patient. The patient’s inputs will be used to create a custom eyelid surgery plan. Sometimes additional procedures as brow lift or dermal fillers may be added to the plan.
Health Evaluation
The patient’s health records will be reviewed to determine their candidacy for eyelid surgery. The surgeon will also examine the eye anatomy, skin type and elasticity in the eye area, and look for any untreated eye infection. The patient will be required to furnish information about their smoking or drinking habits and any prescription or non-prescription drugs that they may be currently taking.
The surgeon should also be informed if the patient has undergone a previous eye procedure, including LASIK. Sometimes medical clearance from the patient’s general physician may be sought or additional diagnostic tests may be ordered. Dr. V receives patients from Chantilly, Northern Virginia, Loudoun County, Fairfax, Prince William, Fauquier, Arlington, Middleburg, Leesburg, Manassas, Warrenton, and nearby areas for eyelid surgery.
Surgeon’s Instructions
The surgeon will provide detailed instructions for pre-op preparation and post-op recovery. Patients with a history of smoking will be asked to stop smoking for a specified time period before the eyelid surgery. Some of their current medications may be stopped or the schedule may be altered. These will include blood thinners and herbal supplements.
The surgeon will advise the patient to make advance arrangements for transportation to return home after the eyelid surgery. Working individuals may inform at their workplace or apply for leave well in time for at least one week for recovery. The patient may also arrange for aftercare for the first two to three days following the procedure.
The surgeon may also present eyelid surgery before and after photos to help the patient form realistic expectations from the procedure. Many of these pictures are on the website which offer vivid detail of this type of surgery. Now someone can make a critical decision since they know exactly how this surgery will turn out on them.
For more infomation please contact Dr. V. Dr. Trang Thuy Vo-Nguyen, known to her patients as “Dr. V,” is a board certified facial plastic surgeon providing the latest surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures in Northern Virginia, Leesburg, Loudoun, Fairfax, Warrenton, Fauquier, Arlington, Manassas, Middleburg, Prince William, and other areas. https://thevirginiainstitute.com/contact-us/
