Eyelid surgery

Eyelid surgery

Do you want to return youth to your eyes and correct any age-related changes in the eye area? Eyelid surgery – blepharoplasty will help you in this. The purpose of the surgery is to remove excess skin in the upper and / or lower eyelids and adipose tissue. Blepharoplasty will allow you to give “European” shape to “Asian” eyes.

The skin around the eyes is especially sensitive. That is why it primarily reflects the visible signs of aging. In most cases, with age, the eyelids sag and become visually heavy. All this makes the look sullen and tired. Eyelid blepharoplasty can remove bags under the eyes and folds of the skin. At the same time, the overall appearance of the face will become more attractive.

In the clinic of Andrey Kharkov, eyelid surgery is performed at a high professional level. In each individual case, the most optimal method of surgery is selected.

Indications for plastic surgery of the eyelids

The indications for blepharoplasty are:

• Wrinkles concentrated in the lower eyelids.
• Desire to change the shape or shape of the eyes.
• Overhang of the eyelids (upper lower).
• Descent of the lower corners of the eyes.
• The presence of “fat bags”.
• Deep folds concentrated in the lower eyelid and in the corners of the eyes.

Varieties of eyelid plastic surgery

Depending on the degree and nature of the severity of aesthetic problems in the clinic of Andrey Kharkov:

• Plastic surgery of the upper eyelids.
• Plastic surgery of the lower eyelids.
• Correction of eye shape.
• Circular plastic surgery of the eyelids.

Upper eyelid surgery

This operation belongs to the group of anti-aging. The goal is to eliminate excess skin. With age, the skin begins to sag, thereby forming unattractive folds.

The incision is hidden in the natural crease of the eyelid. Plastic surgeons are very careful. Excess tissue is excised in such a way that after the rehabilitation period there are no problems with closing the eye.

 Lower eyelid surgery

The skin on the lower eyelids is especially thin. Muscles are concentrated directly under the skin. A thin membrane separates them from the fat layer.

With age, the process of collagen production decreases significantly, longitudinal muscles and skin sag, and adipose tissue is displaced. This leads to the formation of “bags” under the eyes.

Such deficiencies are corrected by:

• Removal of excess skin and fragments of longitudinal muscles (external incision is focused on the lower eyelid).
• Redistribution of fat packs and light lifting. The incision is made along the edge of the mucosa.

Correction of the shape and line of the eyes (i.e., Europeanization of the eyelids)

For many people the standard is the European type of face. That is why many decide on the Europeanization of the eyelids, which involves the creation of an artificial fold. The surgeon indents 5-6 millimeters from the lash line. After that, excess adipose tissue is excised and the circular muscle is removed. Such manipulations make the look more open.

Circular plastic surgery of the eyelids

If there are problems in the upper or lower eyelid area, in most cases, plastic surgeons prescribe a circular blepharoplasty. Thus, within the framework of just one surgical intervention, it is possible to remove hernias, tighten the skin, redistribute accumulations of fat, which create the effect of swelling.

Particular features of eyelid surgery

Before plastic surgery of the eyelids, the patient must go through some examinations and pass the necessary tests. These are, first of all:

• Fluorography.
• ECG.
• Analysis of urine.
• Blood test (for HIV, hepatitis, general clinical, for syphilis, determination of coagulability, group and Rh factor).
• Determination of visual acuity.

In addition, experts identify diseases that can affect the surgical intervention and the rehabilitation period. Additional biochemical tests and visits of narrow specialists may be required. Also, you can not do without a special examination of the optic nerve, eyelid tone.

Based on the data obtained and the individual characteristics of the patient, the plastic surgeon selects the most optimal blepharoplasty option. This ensures the most harmonious result.

For the most optimal result of surgery, some preparation will be required. General recommendations include quitting smoking and alcohol. You should also exclude the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine and aspirin.

Depending on the complexity of the surgical intervention, the surgeon selects the type of anesthesia (general or local anesthesia).

The duration of blepharoplasty is on average 40 minutes. The patient stays in the hospital of the clinic of Andrey Kharkov no more than a day. After that, the rehabilitation process continues at home.

Rehabilitation period

Sutures after eyelid surgery are removed on  the 7th day, special plasters are used for additional fixation. They are removed on the 3rd day after blepharoplasty. The total duration of the rehabilitation period is 7-9 days.

 You should adhere to the following recommendations for two months:

• Take medications prescribed by your doctor.
• Do not touch or rub your eyes.
• Do not strain your eyes.
• Do not wear makeup.

Also, after blepharoplasty, you should wear sunglasses and use a cream that has a high SPF factor. In 2-3 months, the body is fully restored. Gradually, you will be able to fully appreciate the result of eyelid surgery.

Contraindications to eyelid surgery

Eyelid surgery is not performed if the following contraindications are present:

1. Diabetes mellitus.
2. Syndrome of “dry eye”.
3. Oncology.
4. The period of pregnancy and lactation.
5. Problems with blood clotting.
6. Mental disorders.
7. Diseases of the eyes (retinal detachment, glaucoma).
8. Severe pathologies of internal organs.

Advantages of eyelid surgery in the clinic of Andrey Kharkov

Eyelid surgery is a well-established and popular worldwide method of aesthetic surgery. To obtain a perfect result, you must follow all the recommendations of the plastic surgeons at the clinic of Andrey Kharkov.

In the process of examinations and surgical intervention innovative equipment and medicine, which have proven their safety and effectiveness, are used.

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