Upper Eyelid Aesthetics
As we age and due to gravity, sagging of the skin, bagging, wrinkles and herniation in the fat tissue or drooping of the eyelid may occur in the upper eyelid. Irregular lifestyle, smoking, intense sun exposure and some genetic factors can accelerate these changes in the eyelid. These sagging skin on the eyelid can cause a sad and tired appearance, and if it is advanced, sometimes the drooping of the eyelid can cause a narrowing in the visual field. Moreover, this narrowing of the visual field can lead to continuous raising of the eyebrows, thus causing both headaches and the settling of wrinkles in the forehead area. Upper eyelid surgery, that is, blepharoplasty surgery, is performed to obtain a younger eyelid structure in which the eyelid crease is prominent, without deteriorating the natural eyelid structure of the person, by removing sagging skin and anteriorly herniated fat tissues. Upper lid blepharoplasty is an operation that does not require hospitalization and can be performed under local anesthesia in appropriate sterile office conditions. Processing time takes about 20-35 minutes. After the surgery, the person can return to his routine life immediately.
Lower Eyelid Aesthetics
As you get older, bagging, sagging and fat hernias can be seen on the lower eyelids as well as on the upper lids. An irregular life, smoking, alcohol use and high UV exposure can cause this condition to occur at an earlier age. The goal in lower eyelid blepharoplasty is to eliminate wrinkles, bagging and fatty tissue herniation caused by the effect of time, and to achieve a cosmetic correction. If the amount of sagging on the skin is high, this surgery can be approached from the skin (from the outside) and if the fat tissue herniation and bagging are high.
It can be applied by making a transconjunctival (internal) incision. Since it is a surgery that takes longer than upper eyelid surgery, local or general anesthesia may be preferred depending on the preference of the person. What to Consider Before Blepharoplasty Surgery Before eyelid surgery, blood thinners should be left under the control of the relevant doctor or other drugs should be replaced. Supplements containing ginkgo biloba should be discontinued 1 week in advance of products with blood thinning properties such as green tea, ginger, cinnamon. Before coming to the operation, you should take a shower and remove make-up on the eyelid and its surroundings. What to Consider After Blepharoplasty Surgery After the blepharoplasty surgery, it is necessary to keep the area of the eyelid stitches clean and to apply the ointments recommended by your doctor on time. There will be some edema and bruising after the surgery, but cold application for 13 days, lying at a height (such as using two pillows to keep the head high while sleeping at night) will prevent this edema from increasing. Operation
In the presence of bleeding, abnormal swelling, loss of vision, and limitation of eye movements within 2-4 hours after the operation, you should definitely contact your doctor.
How Many Days Does Eyelid Surgery Heal?
After eyelid surgery, the person can return to work 3-4 days later. During the recovery period, heavy exercises should not be done for 2-3 weeks. Since the stitches will be removed after 5 days-1 week, you should moisten the stitching area with the creams recommended by your doctor during this period. Full recovery and the result is achieved after 3-4 weeks, after the edema and bruises have completely disappeared.
