Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty is one of the types of plastic surgery. With its help, you can change the shape of the eyelids and the shape of the eyes, making the area wider, open and attractive. The doctor excised “extra” areas of skin and fatty formations, eliminates the overhang of the eyelid, corrects the corners and shape of the eyes. Surgery takes only 2-3 hours, and the recovery period lasts an average of two weeks. Why is blepharoplasty so popular and what happens to the skin after surgery?

General characteristics of the intervention

The area around the eyes is the most sensitive area of ​​the skin. It is the eyelids that are the first to undergo age-related changes. Among them – flabbiness, pigmentation, fine wrinkles, bags under the eyes. If until the age of 30-40 the situation can be regulated with the help of effective care and a healthy lifestyle, then after 40 it is time for active action. It is possible to decide on cardinal changes in appearance even earlier. Are you not satisfied with the shape of your eyes, can’t choose makeup for the impending century, or do you not like the “Mongolian fold”? Consult a doctor and do blepharoplasty.

What do you need to know about the procedure? This is a surgical lift of the upper/lower eyelid for the purpose of visual eye correction or rejuvenation. The method allows you to remove fatty hernias / bags, change the shape of the eyes and give them the desired shape. Please note that blepharoplasty will not succeed in removing facial wrinkles that appear in the corners of the eyes. This will require the introduction of special fillers or other cosmetic procedures.

Varieties of intervention

There are several types of blepharoplasty that affect different parts of the eye and solve a specific problem. Surgery on the upper eyelid eliminates overhanging. This is possible due to the skin incision, which is located along the crease of the upper eyelid. The doctor makes an incision, removes excess skin that provokes an overhang, and carefully sutures it. Most often, in addition to removing adipose tissue, the doctor performs muscle plastic surgery for a more effective result.

Blepharoplasty of the lower eyelids helps to neutralize the hated bags under the eyes. It is known that no cosmetic products can cope with the problem by 100%. Bags can be an anatomical feature and appear even in people who lead a healthy lifestyle. Additionally, surgery on the lower eyelid will help to cope with hernias and edema. The postoperative suture is localized along the ciliary edge of the eyelid and becomes almost invisible. If necessary, the doctor can perform a stitch on the inside of the eyelid (transconjunctival blepharoplasty). This type of intervention is especially relevant for young patients, for whom it is enough to remove fatty tissue without direct exposure to skin flaps.

In a separate category, circular blepharoplasty (simultaneous impact on the upper / lower eyelid) and correction of the Asian eye section are distinguished. The selection of the method of intervention is carried out jointly by the patient and the doctor. Before the operation, you should undergo a comprehensive diagnosis of the body, identify indications / contraindications and determine the desired range of actions.

How to prepare for plastic surgery?

Appearance correction is a long process that requires planning and some preparation. First of all, the patient should undergo a diagnosis in order to exclude contraindications. For the surgeon, the smallest aspects of the state of health are important, since the reaction of the body to the intervention depends on them. If a problem is found in one or more departments (illness/infection/injury/controversial symptoms or test results), the patient is referred to a specialized doctor. The doctor prescribes corrective therapy, monitors its effectiveness and decides on the advisability of aesthetic surgery. If there are no contraindications, the date of the operation is agreed with the patient.

Surgery is always associated with high risks. The client may not like the result or disappear in 1-2 years. The plastic surgeon is obliged to provide complete information to the patient, to offer possible alternatives. Only after discussing all the nuances, you can proceed to the operation.

Features of blepharoplasty

Immediately before the intervention, the patient is given a brief briefing and an anesthetic is administered (most often general anesthesia). Once all the preparations are completed, the surgeon proceeds to the operation. When correcting the upper eyelid, the incision is made along the line of the natural skin fold. The doctor removes the required amount of adipose tissue and skin flaps, if necessary. The surgeon works on pre-marked lines on the human body in order to obtain the most accurate result. In general, the formation of a new upper eyelid takes from 1,5 to 3 hours.

Correction of the lower eyelid is performed according to a similar principle, but the incision is made along the lash line. With circular blepharoplasty, an incision is made on the inner surface of the lower eyelid. The method is in demand among young patients who are faced with the problem of fatty hernias under the eyes. It is enough for the surgeon to make one incision, remove excess fat and suture. Eyelid correction or removal of additional tissue is not provided.

The rejuvenating effect of blepharoplasty lasts for 7-10 years. This figure may vary and depends on the individual characteristics of the patient.

Rehabilitation period

Upon completion of surgical manipulations, a tight bandage is applied to the patient’s eyes. The first 4-5 hours it is forbidden to remove it. After 5-7 days, the surgeon removes the sutures and fixes the skin condition. During this time, swelling and postoperative bruising should pass. Bruising in the operated area can last up to 30 days. But this does not mean that the patient will have to spend a whole month of life in a hospital ward. It all depends on the reaction of the body to the intervention. In most cases, the patient can return to their usual rhythm of life after the stitches are removed. The only caveat is that the eyes will have to be given much more time than before plastic surgery. It is necessary to choose hypoallergenic cosmetics, refuse lenses, wear sunglasses daily.

It is important to understand that the patient will experience pain for the first 7-14 days. Its intensity may vary. Someone will feel slight discomfort, someone will not be able to spend a day without painkillers. Any changes, unpleasant symptoms or suspicions should be reported to the doctor. The patient is forbidden to rub, scratch and even touch the eyes. The organs of vision must be completely relieved of the load. Reading books, surfing the Internet or sitting in front of the TV may be banned. Check this aspect with your doctor. If all the rules are followed, then the rehabilitation will be successful, and the result of plastic surgery will please the patient for the next 10 years.

Possible complications and side effects

Surgical intervention is a serious stress for the body. It is impossible to predict the reaction of the body, so you should be more careful about any pathological manifestations. The most common complication is edema. If it persists for 7 or more days, be sure to inform the surgeon about this and sign up for an examination. Also, after blepharoplasty, hematomas, divergence of sutures, restrictions in the activity of the organs of vision can develop. If the patient cannot fully open / close his eyes or feels a sharp deterioration in visual perception, this is not a complication, but a surgeon’s mistake. To avoid serious side effects, carefully select a clinic, a doctor, and be responsible for postoperative care.

Blepharoplasty is one of the most popular plastic procedures. It is low-impact, and with skilled execution gives an incredible effect. But any surgical intervention is dangerous for the body. Try to solve the problem by conservative methods and only as a last resort agree to the operation. Undergo a comprehensive diagnosis, carefully select a clinic, find out the possible risks, consequences, budget and specifics of recovery. It is very important to find “your” doctor who will understand your wishes and be able to implement them. Only in this case the result will be positive.