Blepharoplasty Procedures for Upper and Lower Eyelids

Blepharoplasty – is plastic surgery, refers to the various correction of upper and lower eyelids. The procedure does not affect the eyeball and, therefore, poses no risk to eyesight. With the help of surgery removes excess tissue, fat overhang, muscle excess, but be aware that this technique does not eliminate the “crow’s feet, eye bags, and wrinkles. The formation and correction are age. The modern plastic industry has developed methods of simultaneous multiple corrective procedures. Often, patients need to get rid of a lot of problems, and medicine to help them in this.Eyelid surgery is an aesthetic nature since basically decides cosmetic facial deformities. With blepharoplasty eyelids can change the shape of the eyes – of the “European” to “Asian” eyes and vice versa. Lift and Eyelid are popular among people aged and young people. 

Indications: omitted corners of the eyes, deep wrinkles, excess skin, fat bags of age, horizontal wrinkles in the eyelids and eyes; the change in the shape of eyes (” Asian “eye or” European “).

Contraindications: diabetes, acute and chronic cardiovascular diseases, various diseases of the blood (clotting, etc.), rheumatism, asthma, lupus erythematosus, hypertension, hypothyroidism, conjunctiva, eyelids chronic diseases, glaucoma, dry eye, retinal detachment, the presence of cancer, age 18.

Blepharoplasty – quite a serious interference in the ophthalmic area, so before intervention is necessary to conduct a thorough examination of the patient. Taken a blood test, ECG was recorded; the patient is consulting with several specialists (internist, surgeon, ophthalmologist, etc.). Based on the test results the doctor chooses the most suitable method of operation, and the patient tells about all the nuances of the future procedure. By the choice of the patient’s eyelid is carried out both under local anesthesia and under general anesthesia combined with local anesthesia.Eyelid features a large number of methods – there are dozens. Some of them are improving, some are not used or is rarely, develop innovative approaches to correction. The most popular and commonly used methods: blepharoplasty (lift) of the upper eyelid, lower eyelid blepharoplasty, circular blepharoplasty lower eyelid blepharoplasty with preservation of adipose tissue, and other.

Blepharoplasty removes the overhang of the upper eyelid. This operation is almost always performed through the skin incision, located on the upper eyelid crease. Using this cut eliminates excess skin. As a rule, the operation is completed plastic muscles of the upper eyelid and remove excess fat, but there are times when only enough to remove the “extra” skin. Lower eyelid blepharoplasty removes a hernia, swelling and bags under the eyes. When operations on the lower eyelid suture pass through the ciliary edge of the eyelid. Also, the lower lid is possible to perform transconjunctival blepharoplasty; the incision is located on the inner side of the century. Such an operation is possible in the event that only requires the redistribution or removal of fatty tissue around the eye, without removing the skin flaps. This type of blepharoplasty is relevant for young patients.

Circular blepharoplasty is simultaneous plastic upper and lower eyelids. In recent years, are becoming increasingly popular surgery, during which fat is removed and redistributed in a more optimal position, or is added to achieve a smooth contour. ?If the correction of age took place under local anesthesia and the patient’s doctor considers satisfactory, he was discharged in the evening, with general anesthesia – the next day. Recovery after surgery takes about a week, but there are no restrictions on physical activity. It is recommended not to take alcohol, aspirin, birth control medications and not smoking.

For the week disappears swelling, bruising, is removing sutures (on day 4) and the healing of surgical sites. You can use the sunglasses for the first time – it will avoid the prying eyes in your direction and impact of ultraviolet radiation. Women are permitted to use hypoallergenic makeup. Postoperative scars are usually invisible, but the result of blepharoplasty is preserved for a lifetime!