Man never liked his natural appearance, he always tried to change it. The skin color of the face was corrected using special creams, the legs were visually lengthened with the help of high shoes, dark hair was lightened with hydrogen peroxide. Most of the measures to change the appearance gives a temporary effect. However, plastic surgery to increase the eyes makes it possible with just one manipulation to change the image for a rather long period.
The essence of the operation
The human eye is a very complex sensory organ of the visual system. It consists of muscles, tendons, nerves, very closely connected. An increase in the literal sense would mean a violation of the integrity and, as a result, the destruction of the organ. Therefore, this term means correction,modification, change of form.
In Japan, the operation to increase the incision of the eyes is one of the most popular. And for the first time it was proposed in 1839 by the German ophthalmologist Friedrich August von Ammon. The essence of the operation is the plasticity of the conjunctival tissue by separating it and sewing it to the corner of the skin incision.
As a result of eye plastic surgery, the outlines of the paraorbital region are smoothed out, the number of folds, grooves decreases, overhangs of the skin and fatty bulges disappear. The look becomes younger and more open. Nevertheless, it is necessary to understand that plastic surgery is not omnipotent. With its help, it is not possible to eliminate periodically appearing bags under the eyes and swelling, the cause of which is the presence of pathologies.
Types of eye augmentation surgery
In modern surgery, dealing with the correction of aesthetic and functional deficiencies of various tissues and organs, there are several methods for modeling the shape of the organs of vision. All of them have their own characteristics and indications.
- Blepharoplasty is an operation aimed at removing intraorbital fat hernias and excess skin. If the cause of the overhanging of the upper eyelids is the omission of the tissues of the forehead, then blepharoplasty is combined with forehead plastic surgery.
- Cantoplasty is a plastic surgery during which the angle of the palpebral fissure and the very shape of the eyes are modeled. Most often, the lateral (correction of the outer corner of the eye) method is used. The operation allows you to get rid of bags under the eyes, change the shape of the eyes, reduce the tonelower eyelid. Surgical manipulation can be performed not only for cosmetic purposes, but also for medical reasons: trachoma, ankyloblepharon, torsion of the eyelids.
- Canthopexy - plastic surgery to increase the incision of the eyes, change its shape. With the help of the procedure, the lower eyelid is lifted, the cantuses (outer thin tendons) are lifted and tightened.
- Epicanthoplasty - Europeanization of the upper eyelids, focused on eliminating or reducing the severity of the skin fold at the inner corner of the eyelid (epicanthus). Most often, the operation is performed by people of the Mongoloid race who want to have a Europeanized eye shape.
In what cases is plastic surgery prescribed
It is generally accepted that facial plastic surgery is done only by rich people who want to look stunning. In most cases, this is true. The operation to increase the size of the eyes helps to eliminate various age-related defects. After its implementation, the look is rejuvenated, the face is transformed. But in addition to cosmetic purposes, there are also medical indications for surgical intervention. Main indications for surgery:
- Congenital omission of the lateral edge.
- Congenital and acquired narrowing of the palpebral fissure.
- Anthroponous infectious disease of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eyes.
- Dropping eyelids with a decrease in their vertical and horizontal dimensions (blepharophimosis).
- Pathological fusion of the edges of the eyelids.
- Correction of the bulging round shape resulting frommyopia, thyrotoxicosis.
- Stretching the skin of the lower eyelids.
- Excess skin and fat on the upper eyelid.
- Presence of intraorbital fat.
- Desire for almond-shaped eyes.
- Hailstone (neoplasia) in the skinny eyelid, formed due to blockage and inflammation of the meibomian gland.
Contraindications
Plastic eye enlargement surgery is a rather popular procedure. If it is carried out for cosmetic purposes, then it is considered simple. Some medical centers or patients themselves, in order to reduce the cost of the operation, do not conduct the necessary studies that reveal pathologies that are contraindications for plastic surgery of the visual organ. Meanwhile, in the presence of certain diseases, the operation is very risky. He alth conditions for which ocular surgery is not recommended:
- Hypertension.
- Diseases of the cardiovascular system.
- Disturbances in the hemostasis system.
- Pathologies of the endocrine system.
- Presence of malignant neoplasms.
- Exacerbation of chronic diseases.
- Pregnancy.
- Inflammatory processes in the conjunctiva and eyelids.
- Increased intraocular pressure.
- Xerophthalmia (dry eye syndrome).
Also, a patient may be denied surgery if he has bronchial asthma, rheumatism, acute viral and bacterial infections.
Preparations
Doctordemonstrates before the eye enlargement operation a photo of the people to whom it was carried out. The patient can express some of his wishes, which will certainly be taken into account. The doctor also warns about all possible complications and that the result does not always live up to expectations. If the patient agrees with everything and is firmly committed to eye plastic surgery, preparation for the operation begins. It includes the following activities:
- General examination by an ophthalmologist.
- Biomicroscopy of the eye using a slit lamp. Examination allows to reveal pathological changes of various genesis. And also to detect pathological proliferation of blood vessels, anomalies in the structure, hemorrhage zones. The procedure is non-invasive and is performed without special preparation.
- Physician's consultation is prescribed in the presence of concomitant diseases.
- Laboratory blood tests: clinical and biochemical tests. Some medical centers conduct a blood test for infections: syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B, C.
- Complete urinalysis.
- Fluorography.
If no contraindications are identified, an operation is prescribed, usually the next day or after 2-3 days. Highly qualified plastic surgeons are booked months in advance.
Three hours before plastic surgery, you should stop eating and limit your water intake. In some cases, the doctor may prescribe anti-allergic or sedative drugs.
Execution technique
Eye enlargement surgeryperformed under sterile conditions. The visual organs and the area around them are treated with an antiseptic solution. The procedure is performed under local infiltration anesthesia.
To lengthen and expand the palpebral fissure, an equilateral triangle is cut out in the outer corner of the eyelids, with a side length of 8 mm. Its base should be a continuation of the palpebral fissure. Then, the tarsoorbital fascia and the circular muscles of the outer edge of the orbit are vertically incised. Splints are placed on the resulting wound. The conjunctiva is sutured to the corner of the formed triangle. The defect is closed by suturing the connective sheath that covers the outside of the eye with the skin. The wound is treated with an antiseptic, an antibiotic is instilled into the intersutural gaps, a sterile bandage is applied.
Complications
After the operation to increase the incision of the eyes, pain is practically not disturbing. On the face there is swelling, redness of the skin, bruises, tearing. All these manifestations are considered normal and disappear on their own within 2 weeks. But unhe althy complications can also arise. These include:
- Inflammation of the conjunctiva.
- Wound infection.
- Seam separation.
- Asymmetry.
- Impaired vision.
- Diplopia.
- Orbital hemorrhage.
If at least one of the symptoms appears, you should immediately call the doctor and describe the situation. Self-medication can be dangerous and lead to vision loss.
Effect after plastic surgery
Positive results can be observedone month after the procedure. But the main effect will be visible only after 2-3 months.
- After eye enlargement surgery (before and after in the photo) the upper eyelid does not hang.
- Wrinkles will be noticeably reduced.
- The look will become more expressive.
- If there was a slight asymmetry before the operation, then it will be eliminated.
- The "blue" around the eyes will disappear.
- The bags will remain only in memories.
Cost of eye augmentation surgery
As you know, the most expensive medical services in Moscow. The cost of the procedure depends on many factors: the fame of the clinic, the professionalism of surgeons, the use of expensive equipment and medicines. Average cost of eye augmentation surgery:
- Canthopexy – 42,000 rubles.
- Canthoplasty – 58,000 rubles.
- Blepharoplasty – 102,000 rubles.
- Epicanthoplasty – 45,500 rubles.
The operation definitely changes the eyes. Before you decide to take this step, you need to consider whether it is worth it. After all, the "new" dimensions may not fit into the "old" face at all. Well, if the result is amazing, you need to remember that the best is the enemy of the good and stop at one procedure.
