Modern medicine helps to cope not only with many previously incurable diseases, but also with visual defects of various parts of the body. For example, blepharoplasty can successfully solve the problem of sagging eyelids or bags under the eyes. Before and after this procedure, the surgeon sees two different people in front of him - the patient acquires a more confident look of a successful person.
Who needs eyelid surgery?
Blepharoplasty is mainly used as a means of combating age-related changes. In the process of aging, human skin loses its tone, becomes flabby, which is most noticeable in the most delicate part of the face - the area around the eyes. Patients treated with blepharoplasty do not have sagging eyelids or large wrinkles after the operation.
Another reason for ocular surgery is the accumulation of fatty deposits under the lower or above the upper eyelid. This outwardly makes a person several years older, he seems sickly and tired. Removal of adipose tissue in this case is the only possible solution.problems.
Quite often, blepharoplasty is performed on fairly young people. This is usually associated with a desire to change the shape or shape of the eyes. This operation is popular among the youth of Asian countries for obvious reasons. With its help, they also achieve the elimination of various eyelid defects and asymmetries in the shape of the eyes.
Varieties of blepharoplasty
Different types of surgery are distinguished depending on which area of the eye the surgeon works with and what method blepharoplasty is performed. Before and after the procedure, the doctor is usually keenly interested in the patient's condition and his wishes.
Depending on the area of the eye where the incision is made, there are three types of such plastic surgery:
- upper eyelid surgery;
- lower eyelid surgery;
- circular blepharoplasty.
There are two main methods of carrying out the operation:
- classic;
- laser.
Upper Blepharoplasty
This type of surgery removes an area of skin located in the crease of the upper eyelid to hide the barely noticeable traces of the procedure. After upper blepharoplasty, a brow lift may be required. This is quite common.
Sometimes vivid life illustrations for the topic "Blepharoplasty - before and after" amaze the imagination. People who have undergone this operation are almost completely deprived of wrinkles in the upper part of the eyes and overhanging eyelids. It is not always possible to achieve such an effect onlycutting out part of the skin. Sometimes it is necessary to remove fat sacs or tighten muscle tissue.
Blepharoplasty of the lower eyelid
Most often, excess skin, fat, or muscle in the lower part of the eye is removed by making an incision under the lash line. In some cases, fat cells are removed through a longitudinal hole in the inner side of the eyelid. In this case, inflammation and swelling are less pronounced after lower blepharoplasty.
If the problem with eyelid sagging is small, so it is necessary to eliminate a very small piece of skin, a pinch method is used, or, as it is also commonly called, the pinch method. In this case, the marked area is not cut out, but removed with specially designed forceps. After stitches are applied.
Circular Blepharoplasty
The implementation of the correction of the lower and upper eyelids at the same time is quite common. It can be noted that the most difficult recovery period is when such blepharoplasty is performed, before and after which a particularly careful examination of the patient by a specialist is required.
Separately, we can mention operations to correct birth defects and change the shape of the eyes. Both the upper and lower eyelids can be affected here. The optimal decision is made in this case by a specialist.
Scalpel or laser?
All types of blepharoplasty can be performed using both standard surgical instruments and laserbeam. The latter option is usually much more expensive, but has a number of advantages.
The laser beam helps to make a thin incision with minimal damage to nearby tissues. After the operation, there is less swelling and the number of subcutaneous hemorrhages than with classical surgery. The healing period and the risk of infection are also minimized when laser blepharoplasty is performed. Before and after the operation, the skin of the eyelids is the same in structure - no scar is formed.
How to prepare for surgery
After consultation with the surgeon who will perform the operation, it is necessary to be examined by some doctors and pass several tests. This requirement is true, since blepharoplasty is contraindicated in a number of diseases. If such diseases are not detected, the surgeon must be aware of all the vital signs of the patient in order to minimize all risks.
During the consultation, the doctor can take a picture of the patient's eyes and examine their condition. He should also give some recommendations that should be followed before blepharoplasty is performed. Before and after surgery, for example, you can not smoke, take certain drugs, but you must drink plenty of water.
How is blepharoplasty done
The operation is performed in a specialized clinic, but without hospitalization. Depending on the complexity, the surgical intervention process can take from thirty minutes to two hours. Very rarely availablethe need for general anesthesia. Local anesthetics are mainly used in combination with sedatives.
Vital signs are monitored throughout the operation. At the end of it, the patient is placed in a separate room, where careful monitoring of his condition continues.
If the patient's condition is normal, he is discharged on the same day that blepharoplasty is performed. Before and after the operation, it is important to refrain from bad habits for some time and drink plenty of water. When using non-self-absorbable threads, they are removed 3-4 days after suturing.
How is recovery going
Complete resolution of bruises and swelling usually does not take more than two weeks. With laser surgery, you should expect a faster recovery than with classical surgery. Applying bagged frozen foods or ice will help speed up the process.
During the recovery period, it is forbidden to rub your eyes, strain them and be exposed to sunlight. During this period, the surgeon should prescribe a course of antibiotics and eye drops to the patient. In the event of complications, a person undergoing a recovery period should immediately seek advice.
Reviews
In most cases, one can notice a significant difference in the appearance of those who underwent blepharoplasty, before and after. Testimonials from enthusiastic people explain why plastic surgery is gaining such popularity.
The temporary discomfort that you have to endure after the operation, if all the recommendations of the specialist are followed, will be forgotten very soon. It will be replaced by the satisfaction of contemplation in the mirror of one's own eyes. Indeed, blepharoplasty works great wonders. After the operation, a person is not afraid to look into the eyes of others and looks confident.
