Eyelid Surgery Archives

What To Expect After Eyelid Surgery

Posted on Tuesday, October 13th, 2020 by Dr. Mohammed Alghoul

Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) in Amman, Jordan

Eyelid surgery is a common cosmetic procedure that improves the appearance of aging, tired-looking eyes. For some patients, the procedure also restores vision impaired by loose, sagging eyelid skin. If you are considering eyelid surgery, you are probably curious about what to expect during the recovery period. Although every patient recovers slightly differently, there are some universal aftereffects and a general recovery timeline. Read on as Dr. Mohammed Alghoul shares an overview of what happens after eyelid surgery.

5 Questions to ask your doctor about Eyelid Surgery

Posted on Wednesday, April 24th, 2019 by Dr. Mohammed Alghoul

If you are thinking about undergoing cosmetic eyelid surgery in Chicago, here are the FIVE questions that you need to ask your surgeon. Are there non-surgical treatments that can achieve the same results? The answer is usually YES, but you may not get the full improvement that you desire and/or the results could be temporary. A perfect example is using dermal fillers to rejuvenate the area around the eyes. It is worthwhile to have this discussion with your plastic surgeon and see if non-surgical treatment can be a good option for you. The results can be remarkable especially in individuals… Continue Reading →

Five Common Causes of and Treatments for Droopy Eyelids

Posted on Saturday, December 16th, 2017 by Dr. Mohammed Alghoul

Droopy eyelids is a condition medically known as ptosis. In its mildest form, droopy eyelids can pose a cosmetic problem, causing people to appear tired or older. In severe cases, droopy eyelids can obstruct the line of sight and make everyday tasks such reading difficult, and driving dangerous.

Can Eyelid Surgery be Covered by Insurance?

Posted on Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017 by Dr. Mohammed Alghoul

Eyelid surgery in Chicago is one of the most popular facial rejuvenation procedures performed today. During the procedure, wrinkles and fine lines on the upper and lower eyelids are smoothed out while loose, heavy skin is removed. The result is a softer and youthful appearance. When performed for cosmetic reasons, upper eyelid surgery cannot be covered by medical insurance. However, if the procedure is deemed medically necessary, it can be covered by insurance. Chicago plastic surgeon Dr. Mohammed Alghoul explains more in this blog post.

Men- Is eyelid surgery for you?

Posted on Thursday, June 16th, 2016 by Dr. Mohammed Alghoul

The most recent cosmetic surgery procedures statistics published by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons showed that the number of men undergoing a cosmetic procedure is actually on the rise. Despite that, there are definitely less men pursuing eyelid surgery compared to women, and this could be explained by several reasons, but the ones I hear frequently are fear of down time and changing the eye appearance. Men who pursue eyelid surgery are two types, those who wait until the upper lid skin is so saggy that it droops over their eyes and as a result obstructs their vision. In… Continue Reading →

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