Blepharoplasty is a common cosmetic operation and is used primarily to remove the effects of skin aging, which helps to improve the eyesight of those suffering from eyelid pains and gives a better appearance for men and women.
How is it done?
Sagging of the upper eyelid not only results in a bad appearance, but also sometimes covers the viewing angle, in which case eyelid surgery should be performed.
In upper or lower eyelid surgery, skin, muscle and excess fat are removed or diluted very carefully.
Upper and lower eyelid surgery is usually done on an outpatient basis with local anesthesia, or if anesthesia is desired. The procedure lasts from 60 to 90 minutes.
The incision of this operation is performed at the fold of the upper eyelid, and for the lower eyelid the opening is 1 to 2 mm from the eyelashes, in this way the wound is not visible to the eyes.
Who should perform blepharoplasty ?
blepharoplasty is a common cosmetic process for patients who are elder than 30, used primarily to remove the effects of skin aging.
by aging, he skin gradually loses its elasticity along with constant pulling down due to gravity,, resulting in excess skin accumulation in the upper eyelids, causing drooping of the eyelids, and the main cause of aging of the lower eyelid is skin and muscles sagging below it.
The best candidates for this surgery are adult men and women who have healthy facial tissues and muscles and realistic goals to improve the upper and lower eyelids and their surrounding area.
How long does surgery take?
Blepharoplasty often takes two hours if it is applied for both upper and lower eyelids.
In most cases the doctor uses local anesthesia (injection of anesthetics around the eyelids), and can be performed under the influence of general anesthesia, The surgeon usually starts the procedure with the upper eyelids and then the lower eyelids if the person needs to perform the operation for the four eyelids. After the surgeon separates the skin from the underlying tissues, he removes excess fat in case of the presence of fats as in most cases, or suffice to remove the flabby skin in the case of absence of fats .
At the end of the surgery, the surgeon closes the eyelids using certain stitches, and in most cases the lower eyelid does not need stitches, but it is necessary to have stitches in the upper eyelid for the abundance of tissue in the upper eyelid.
Does it leave marks or scars?
We also know that the skin in this area is thin and full of tissue, and this helps to heal wounds during a quick period, and no scars remain after the operation.
What is the recovery period for Blepharoplasty?
As in all surgical procedures, the postoperative effects of eyelids appear through bruises and edemas that appear in the first three days after the operation, and fade after a few days. The surgeon recommends to raise the head and rest, use cold compresses for ten minutes to relief the swelling, and also recommend the use of sunglasses in the first ten days.
Smoking and drinking alcohol are factors affecting the healing period, it is important to stop taking them before and after the operation to get te desired result shortly, the patient also can start to practice normal life after 5 to 10 days, also can start exercising a month after the operation.
Sometimes blepharoplasty and eyebrow microblading can be performed simultaneously.