Blepharoplasty in Tijuana: why choose an oculoplastic specialist for my surgery?
With age, it's normal for upper eyelid skin to lose elasticity. In some cases it's purely cosmetic; in others, excess skin falls over the lash line and reduces peripheral visual field, which can be confirmed with a visual field test.
Why choose an oculoplastic specialist for your surgery?
Blepharoplasty is performed right where the eyelid, the eye, and the tear duct meet —a delicate region with structures that directly affect your vision. An oculoplastic specialist is an ophthalmologist with an advanced fellowship focused specifically on the orbit, eyelids, and tear duct, giving her deep knowledge of both the cosmetic and functional sides. That means that, in the same visit, she can identify whether there's a component affecting your visual field, anticipate and prevent complications specific to the eye area, and aim for a natural cosmetic result without compromising your eye's health or function.
The added value of having an oculoplastic specialist perform your surgery is that, beyond the cosmetic result, Dr. Cristina Plata watches over your eyelid function at every step to protect your eyes. When blepharoplasty is approached purely from a cosmetic standpoint, without considering the ophthalmological side, complications can arise such as chronic dry eye and eyelid malposition. That's why a complete ophthalmological evaluation, before and during surgery, matters just as much as the cosmetic result.
When is it cosmetic, and when is it functional?
Identifying which is your case determines the procedure's approach and, at times, whether it may be covered by insurance. At Vision Clinic, in Tijuana, our oculoplastic specialist, Dr. Cristina Plata, evaluates both the cosmetic and functional sides in the same visit.
How do we confirm whether there's a functional impact?
When excess skin falls over the lash line, we perform a visual field test to precisely measure how much your peripheral vision has been reduced. This test, together with the clinical evaluation, is what lets us document the functional component of your case.
What is surgery like at Vision Clinic?
Dr. Cristina Plata reviews your case in detail and walks you through exactly what your surgery will involve, so you arrive calm and fully informed. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia with sedation, so you feel no pain and your recovery is more comfortable.
It's normal to have swelling and bruised eyelids during the first few weeks — that's an expected part of the healing process. As the days go by, the swelling goes down and the cosmetic result keeps improving, until it reaches its final look.
Real results
These are photos of real patients of Dr. Cristina Plata at Vision Clinic. Results may vary from patient to patient.
If you notice your eyelids are making you look tired, or that they're affecting your vision, we invite you to schedule your evaluation with our oculoplastic specialist.