Wrinkles, drooping eyelids, a “heavy look” are all the result of age-related skin changes. The field of plastic surgery, which is designed to eliminate such defects, is called blepharoplasty. This procedure restores beauty and youth to the eyes.
Definition
Plasty of the upper and lower eyelids is an operation to tighten the skin, correct the shape and remove bags under the eyes. It is designed to achieve an aesthetic effect with minimal trauma to the surface at the time of the procedure. The essence of the operation is to excise the skin of the eyelids, as well as remove excess fat deposits. Today, using blepharoplasty, you can not only restore youth, but also change the shape and shape of the eyes.
This procedure can solve a lot of aesthetic problems. Perhaps that is why it is so in demand and popular among people over 26 years old. Plastic surgery of the upper and lower eyelids is considered a fairly simple procedure that is successfully used by doctors from different countries. Due to the presence of lowinjury, it has minimal risks. According to studies, complications occur in only 3% of cases.
Indications
Most often this procedure is assigned to persons who:
- reduced muscle tone;
- hernia present;
- excess adipose tissue;
- eyelid ptosis;
- flabbiness and wrinkles;
- Asian cut;
- drooping corners of the eyes.
The essence of the procedure is to surgically remove fat, excess skin and hernias. The operation is performed with tissue excision with a laser or scalpel. The duration of such a correction is from 40 minutes to 1.5 hours, depending on the neglect of the situation. After such an intervention, you will need to follow certain rules for eye care so that negative consequences do not go.
Contraindications
Client reviews of upper eyelid surgery claim that there are significant limitations to blepharoplasty. The doctor will not perform the operation if the patient has the following he alth problems:
- blood clotting disorders;
- diabetes mellitus;
- oncology;
- AIDS;
- infectious diseases;
- hepatitis;
- chronic diseases at the time of exacerbation;
- eye diseases (dry eye syndrome, conjunctivitis).
And also a significant contraindication is pregnancy, lactation and menstruation.
Views
- Traditional or percutaneous is a popular operation in whichthe excess part of the epidermis is removed. If necessary, the surgeon can remove a strip of the orbicular muscle, open the orbital septum and remove internal fat.
- Transconjunctival is the newest type of aesthetic plastic surgery of the upper eyelids. It has a significant number of advantages, but still has contraindications. Allows without the formation of external incisions to remove bags under the eyes and hernia. Due to the inability to remove flaccid skin, this procedure is indicated only for young people.
- Circular is a method that combines the top and bottom corrections.
- Upper eyelid surgery is a process in which an incision is made in a natural fold, after a while the stitches dissolve, the swelling subsides and the scar becomes invisible to others.
- Lower eyelid surgery is an operation in which an incision is made only along the lash line.
- Oriental - plastic surgery of Asian eyes.
- Laser is a non-surgical procedure that allows you to remove unnecessary skin around the eyes, remove fatty hernias, improve wrinkles and age-related defect of “hollowness” of the eyes without surgical intervention.
Preparation for surgery
Plasty of the upper eyelid, the photo of which is presented below, is carried out only after a thorough consultation with the surgeon. During the appointment, the areas of intervention are indicated, and a preoperative examination is also prescribed. It includes laboratory tests and a mandatory consultation with an ophthalmologist if the surgeon does not know thisqualified.
One week before the procedure, the patient is required to stop using anti-inflammatory, non-steroidal, anti-clotting and hormonal drugs. Three days before the appointed date, it is required to remove alcohol from the diet.
Upper eyelid surgery is performed on an empty stomach, so it is forbidden to drink liquids or food on the day of the operation. And also before the procedure itself, it is required to remove all body jewelry and not to use cosmetics and a variety of creams. What you will need to have with you in the clinic, the doctor will tell you directly. Most often, this kit includes the presence of documents (test results, passport), personal hygiene products and comfortable change of clothes.
Tests
Examination before surgery includes the following activities:
- A blood test - it helps to find out the presence or absence of inflammatory foci in the body and how well oxygen is supplied to the internal organs, as well as determine the degree of resistance of the body to a variety of infections and find out the possibilities of blood clotting.
- Complete urinalysis - it helps to find out the presence of infectious diseases of the bladder and kidneys, as well as inflammatory processes in these organs.
- Biochemical blood test - for the study you will need 5 ml of blood taken from a vein to diagnose possible diseases that make plastic surgery impossible.
- Blood test for HIV infection, syphilis and hepatitis. It is carried out only to exclude such ailments.
- Additionally before the procedure itselfthe patient undergoes mandatory fluorography to assess the condition of the lungs, mammary glands, exclude tuberculosis and other fairly serious diseases.
- It is also necessary to examine the cardiovascular system by ECG.
Progress of operation
Each clinic performs upper eyelid surgery in its own way, but there is a basic algorithm that everyone uses.
- The patient is laid on his back, and the surgeon draws marking lines with a marker. Then the skin of the neck and face is carefully treated using a special solution. After that, the face is covered with antiseptic sheets, and only the eye area is left open.
- The next step is anesthesia, for which the newest instruments are used, they do not cause discomfort at all. Then the doctor will definitely check the sensitivity of the integument and will remove eye defects. At the same time, his main task will be to make sure that all his actions are symmetrical, since it will be quite difficult to fix his work.
- At the end, stitches are applied using new materials and using a special method, after complete healing, the scar remains almost invisible.
At the time of the operation, the surgical assistant carefully monitors that the patient does not bleed.
Rehab
Upper eyelid surgery is an operation, so after it a recovery period is shown. The first days after blepharoplasty are intensifiedbruising and swelling. In order for the seams to heal much faster, they need to stick a special plaster on them. During this period, it is considered normal if the patient feels slight pain, heaviness of the eyelids and dry eyes.
In order for everything to go as quickly as possible, you need to follow certain recommendations that will help improve the condition.
So, you need:
- sleep exclusively on your back with your head slightly raised;
- give up strong physical activity;
- do not use makeup;
- avoid tilting your head down;
- do not wear contact lenses;
- don't sit in front of the computer for a long time;
- do not smoke or drink alcohol;
- try not to watch TV;
- do not take hot showers and baths.
If these recommendations are not followed, serious complications may begin.
Eye Care
In order for the postoperative period to go well, it is necessary to strictly follow all the requirements of the doctor. In the first days after the procedure, it is not allowed to make independent attempts to care for the eyelids. This should only be given to experienced personnel. If the participation of the patient in the treatment of the eyelids is required, then it is necessary to disinfect the hands very well, as well as the means by which the care will be carried out. This is to avoid contamination of a fresh wound.
According to patients' reviews of upper eyelid surgery, the swelling will pass faster if in the following daysapply cold compresses. Painkillers are suitable for pain relief.
After the stitches are removed, the operating area should be regularly lubricated with special creams. When eye drops are prescribed, they are used only on the instructions of the attending physician.
Do not expose your eyes to sunlight. Therefore, it is highly recommended to wear sunglasses during the first month. In addition, the use of such protection will hide the damaged eyelids from prying eyes, since the wounds will heal only a few months after the procedure.
Such simple recommendations will help you recover much faster and save you from the appearance of negative complications that will have to be corrected by another surgical intervention.
Possible Complications
Reviews of a plastic surgeon, an upper eyelid surgery practitioner, is very important to study, because if the doctor is not qualified and experienced, then big problems can arise.
1. Early - immediately after the operation are possible:
- edema;
- bleeding;
- infection;
- headache;
- eyes will not close completely.
2. Late:
- teary;
- seam divergence;
- asymmetry;
- effect "hot eyes";
- appearance of a cyst on the suture line;
- dry eyes;
- drooping of the upper eyelid.
Such complications are not so common, and with repeated surgery with the help of a practitionerthe surgeon can eliminate them.
Lower Blepharoplasty
Not as popular as the top head, but still popular. Before the operation, the surgeon determines whether there is excess skin and evaluates the elasticity of the integument, and also checks the tone of the eyelid. If there is excess skin, then the traditional method is used. When skin access is used, the incision is made 3–4 mm indented from the edge of the cilia. Adipose tissue is either redistributed or removed altogether. Only after that they begin to cut out excess skin, and sometimes even sections of the circular muscle of the eye. A cosmetic suture is applied to the wound that has formed.
When there is no excess skin, transconjunctival blepharoplasty is performed. With this operation, no visible incision is made at all. It is performed only on the inside of the eyelid. Thus, there are no traces left after the operation. Such an intervention is effective if there is excess fat in the eyelid area. The procedure partially removes or redistributes it.
Cost
Many factors influence the cost of upper eyelid surgery. Most often they include:
- blepharoplasty method;
- degree of difficulty;
- related procedures that are necessary during surgery;
- individual specifics of the patient.
The exact cost can only be determined by a doctor who will deal with plastic surgery. Make your eyes look younger todayeasy enough. Experienced surgeons with the help of modern eyelid correction techniques will help to achieve the desired results.
The following are average blepharoplasty prices:
- top - from 24,000 rubles;
- lower - from 26,000 rubles;
- fat-saving - from 35,000 rubles;
- transconjunctival (traditional) - from 32,000 rubles;
- Oriental eyelid surgery - from 30,000 rubles;
- classic (upper + lower) - from 55,000 rubles;
- transconjunctival (upper + lower) - from 62,000 rubles;
- removal of the epicanthus (1 side) - from 7,000 rubles;
- eyelid scar correction (1 side) - from 10,000 rubles;
- cutting out excess skin - from 12,000 rubles
Where to do it?
Upper eyelid surgery is quite popular today. It is necessary to entrust its implementation only to an experienced ophthalmologist-surgeon, since it is this specialist who has all the required knowledge, practical skills and experience. Therefore, a plastic surgeon must have one more education, he must be an expert on the structure of the human eye. Only such a doctor will perform a high-quality operation, the results of which will be satisfied with his clients.
Upper eyelid surgery in Moscow has become incredibly popular. And in the city, many centers have opened that specialize in such services. Their list is given below:
- "Best Clinic" is located on Spartakovsky lane, 2, building 11. This is a multifunctional diagnostic and treatment center, which uses the latest achievements of modernmedicine.
- "Medic City" can be found at st. Poltavskaya, d. 2. It is a multifunctional center. The clinic has rooms for temporary stay of patients during a comprehensive examination and after surgery.
- "Sm-Clinic" is located on the street. Clara Zetkin, 33/28. The center's services include specialist consultations, surgical and conservative treatment based on its own hospital, as well as restorative therapy.
And you can also do upper eyelid surgery in St. Petersburg, where many complexes function and professional doctors work.
Medall Center is located at 5 Sredniy Prospekt. Experienced practicing surgeons work here and you can get a preoperative examination here, which is very convenient. The doctor can provide a predictable result and stay in the ward under supervision.
Clinic "IntraMed" is located at: st. Savushkina, 143, building 1. The clinic has ultrasound and laboratory diagnostics. You can get a wide range of upper eyelid surgery.
The Admir alty Shipyards Center is open on the street. Sadovaya, 126. It is considered a multifunctional institution where highly qualified specialists are receiving. It has all the latest equipment, and there is also a laboratory on the territory. There are wards for temporary stay of patients.
Reviews
Upper eyelid surgery has become a very fashionable procedure, and the results after it can behear a lot of good things. According to doctors, patients are very rarely dissatisfied. They only complain about complications and a rather difficult recovery period.
According to plastic surgeons, blepharoplasty is the easiest operation in aesthetic medicine, so it is easily tolerated. After it, pain is not observed, only the appearance of discomfort in the eyes is possible. Bruising and swelling disappear fairly quickly.
As patients say in reviews of upper eyelid surgery, in order to see the final result, you need to wait about a month and a half. During this time, the seams will begin to dissolve, the swelling will completely disappear. And in order for sensitivity to return to the skin, it is required to wait 4 months.
