Blepharoplasty
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What exactly is blepharoplasty?
The eyelids and the periorbital area (the area around the eyes) are normally parts of the face that show signs of aging (e.g. eyelid bags). Blepharoplasty is actually an effective, cosmetic surgical procedure that does not require hospitalization and can rejuvenate the appearance of your eyes and eyelids, restoring a youthful look lost against the signs of time.
With surgical blepharoplasty the removal of excess skin from the upper and lower eyelids is achieved, as well as the removal of fat that accumulates in the lower eyelids (bags, dark circles).
In which cases is blepharoplasty recommended?
Blepharoplasty surgical procedure is recommended and can be effective in the following cases:
Sagging skin of the upper eyelid (folds that may affect vision)
Excess fat that appears as swelling in the eyelids
«Bags» under the eyes (increased periorbital fat)
Excess skin and wrinkles of the lower eyelids
Who are suitable candidates for blepharoplasty procedure?
Suitable candidates for blepharoplasty procedure are individuals:
Who are bothered by the appearance of their eyelids
Who experience functional problems and have affected sector of their visual field due to a large amount of excess skin on the upper eyelid (dermatochalasis)
Who do not have a suspicious ophthalmic clinical history with previous eye conditions
Who do not face health issues that could delay or affect healing
Who have realistic expectations for the postoperative outcomes
What is the step-by-step procedure in blepharoplasty surgery?
Blepharoplasty procedure is performed under local anesthesia, applied separately to each eyelid. In special cases, it may be done with sedation or general anesthesia. The sutures used are extremely thin, and the procedure takes about 45 minutes.
Upper eyelid blepharoplasty is performed through an incision along the upper eyelid. A spindle – shaped section of skin (excess skin) or fat is removed, and the incision is then closed with sutures, which are removed in a few days. If there is brow drooping (insufficient function of the frontal muscle), the procedure may be combined with a brow lift.
Lower eyelid blepharoplasty is done either with a horizontal incision below the eyelashes or with an incision just inside the eyelid (when no excess skin needs to be removed).
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