Bags under the eyes can hardly be considered a decoration of a woman. Nevertheless, a huge number of the fair sex is faced with similar problems. Sagging skin under the eyes gives the face a tired look. Is there any way to fix the defect? Modern plastic surgery helps to remove bags. But what about women who are not ready for a full-scale operation? There is a solution - a new procedure called transconjunctival blepharoplasty.
Of course, many people are interested in questions about what this technique is and what its advantages are.
What is transconjunctival blepharoplasty?
Bags under the eyes is a problem faced by thousands of people. Their presence gives the face a chronically tiredlook, and adds a few years to a woman. There is an opinion that the presence of sagging under the eyes is the result of aging. This is not entirely true, because even twenty-year-old girls often turn to cosmetologists with similar complaints. The fact is that under the muscles in the eye area contains fatty tissue. Excess fluid can also accumulate here, which leads to the formation of bags.
Transconjunctival lower eyelid blepharoplasty is a relatively new procedure. Its essence is to remove fatty deposits and fluid from the subcutaneous space through an incision in the mucous membrane of the eye (conjunctiva). Thus, tissue damage during surgery is minimal. Despite the fact that all manipulations are carried out close to the structures of the eye, the operation does not affect vision in any way.
Main indications for the procedure
Transconjunctival blepharoplasty is perceived as a cosmetic procedure. Indeed, this technique allows you to remove defects, make your eyes more expressive, increase self-esteem and improve your emotional state. The patient's desire is enough for the doctor to start testing and plan the procedure.
On the other hand, there are some medical indications in which surgeons themselves recommend agreeing to the operation. These include ptosis and hernia of the lower eyelid. The procedure is performed on patients with excessive stretching of the skin in the paraorbital region.
What are the benefits of the technique?
The operation technique has a number of important advantages. To begin with, it is worth saying that the procedure does not require suturing. The tissues are less injured, and therefore the rehabilitation period is much shorter. Reviews indicate that bruising and swelling disappear after 10-14 days. What's more, patients don't get scars.
Transconjunctival lower blepharoplasty, for example, minimizes the risk of drooping of the lower eyelid, while this side effect is likely with conventional surgery. The result of the procedure looks more natural, and therefore patients are satisfied.
Preparing for surgery
Despite the fact that the procedure is considered one of the safest, it is still necessary to undergo a full medical examination before it, check for contraindications, pass all tests and consult an ophthalmologist. You need to plan a schedule, considering that the recovery after the procedure will last about 7-10 days.
There are other rules that are important to follow. A few days before the operation, you need to stop taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, drinking alcohol and smoking. And two weeks before the procedure, it is recommended to limit the time in the sun or at least wear high-quality sunglasses.
Brief description of the procedure and its features
Today, transconjunctival blepharoplasty of the lower and upper eyelids is performed. By the way, the procedure takes place under local anesthesia, and the patient is conscious all the time. The operation lasts an average of 1-1.5 hours.
As for the features, the incision of the mucous membrane can be performed both with a scalpel and a laser beam (a more modern, faster and safer technique). A special endoscope is inserted through the incision into the subcutaneous space, with the help of which the doctor extracts excess fluid and fat deposits. In the case of blepharoplasty of the upper eyelids, the surgeon gently tightens the skin in the superciliary region, and sometimes inserts small implants.
It is worth saying that the operation is usually recommended for young patients with elastic skin. If the tissues in the paraorbial region are strongly stretched, then in such cases their removal is necessary, which means that only seamless methods cannot be dispensed with.
The patient is discharged from the hospital after 5-7 hours. Naturally, after this, you need to come for regular check-ups, but in general, you can start returning to your usual life.
How is the recovery period going?
Transconjunctival blepharoplasty is a relatively simple and safe procedure. The recovery period lasts about two weeks. However, it is important to follow some rules, as this helps to reduce the likelihood of complications.
To begin with, it is worth saying that after the procedure undereyes remain swelling and bruising. This is a completely normal phenomenon, which, as a rule, disappears without a trace after 7-10 days. Already on the 7th day, you can go to work and gradually return to a normal pace of life.
Of course, in the first week you should be careful. It is recommended to give up hard physical work, reading books, limit TV viewing. In the second week, you can start using cosmetics, but it must be of high quality and hypoallergenic. For three weeks, you can not wear contact lenses, stay in the sun for a long time, or use the services of a solarium. Saunas, baths, pools in the first month after the operation are contraindicated. It is essential during this period to use sunglasses every time you need to go outside.
Possible complications after surgery
Despite the fact that transconjunctival blepharoplasty is considered one of the most gentle procedures, it is still a surgical intervention, and therefore the possibility of complications cannot be ruled out.
During the operation, there is always the possibility of infection in the tissues. This technique is considered relatively safe and infectious complications after it are recorded extremely rarely. On the other hand, this is possible. Complications include suppuration of the tissues of the paraorbital region, which, again, is associated with tissue infection.
Some women then develop increased pigmentation at the site of exposure. Dark spots on the skin are also not pleasant for the patient. Properly carried outthe procedure and the implementation of all recommendations during rehabilitation minimizes the likelihood of complications.
Are there any contraindications?
It should be understood that, like any other surgical intervention, this procedure has contraindications. So when should you opt out of transconjunctival eyelid blepharoplasty?
Contraindications include any acute infectious and inflammatory diseases, as well as chronic ailments at the acute stage (in such cases it is better to undergo the necessary course of therapy and wait for recovery).
The operation is not performed during menstruation.
Xerosis of the eye (dryness of the mucous membrane) is also a limitation to the therapy.
The procedure is not performed if the patient has high blood pressure or intraocular pressure.
Contraindications include systemic blood diseases, as well as impaired blood clotting (high risk of bleeding).
If you have AIDS, the procedure is not carried out.
Contraindications also include cancer, diabetes and hormonal disruptions (especially when it comes to thyroid diseases).
That is why it is important to undergo a full examination before scheduling an operation.
Transconjunctival blepharoplasty: prices
Probably, for many patients, the cost of the operation is the decisive factor. It should be said right away that the exact price is almost impossible to name. Everything here depends on the financial policy of the aesthetic medicine clinic you applied to, the surgeon,used equipment, city of residence. The cost depends on whether a circular procedure or only transconjunctival blepharoplasty of the lower eyelids is performed. Reviews indicate that prices range from 30 to 60 thousand rubles. This procedure is becoming more and more popular every year.
Transconjunctival blepharoplasty: patient reviews
Of course, a lot of useful information can be obtained by talking with patients who have already undergone the procedure and the rehabilitation period. So what are the impressions, for example, of transconjunctival lower blepharoplasty? Most of the reviews are positive.
The procedure itself is usually quick and smooth, but bruising and swelling around the eyes may take a few days. On the other hand, almost all patients claim that the face after the operation looks completely different: the signs of aging and the tired expression disappear, the eyes become larger, brighter and more expressive. In a word, people are satisfied with the results. By the way, depending on the individual characteristics of the body, the absence of bags under the eyes can be enjoyed for 7-10 years after surgery.
Negative reviews are not found. There is no discomfort or pain associated with transconjunctival eyelid blepharoplasty. But patients point out that it is extremely important to find a truly experienced and talented surgeon, otherwise the results maybe unpredictable.
