Eyelid Reduction (Blepharoplasty)
About the procedure
With aging, the skin around the eyes starts to lose its elasticity and facial muscles relax. This causes both the upper and lower eyelids to sag and/ or the appearance of “bags” around the eyes.
Precisely because of the frequency of this problem, blepharoplasty is one of the most frequently performed procedures for aesthetic correction.
This procedure is performed on both men and women who want to achieve a fresher, rejuvenated facial appearance.
How is the procedure performed?
Blepharoplasty involves removing sagging skin and excess fat bags around the eyes, tightening relaxed muscles and giving a more youthful appearance.
The intervation is personalized for each patient. This operation is usually performed under local anesthesia, when the correction covers only the area of the lower eyelids.
When correcting the upper eyelids, the incision is made in such a way that after the intervention it is not noticeable remaining hidden in the crease of the eyelid. Excess skin and possibly herniated fatty sacs are removed and then the incision is sutured.
On the lower eyelid, the incision is made just below the lashes, and under certain conditions it could be positioned on the inside of the lash line. Then the excess fat and sagging skin is removed or redistributed and the incision is closed with an aesthetic suture.
What exactly can be done in your case will be discussed during your consultation. You will then be able to ask your surgeon in detail about the surgical techniques that can be used.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Before the procedure
Your surgeon will give you detailed information for the preoperative preparation a few weeks prior to your plastic surgery.
The most important advice for smokers is to stop smoking for at least 2 weeks (or 4 weeks and even more, if possible). Smoking prevents healing and increases the risk of complications. You should not smoke until the wounds heal well, at least two weeks after surgery.
You should stop taking aspirin or medicine containing aspirin, antiflammatory drugs and herbal supplements as they all increase the risk of bleeding. Your surgeon will advise you how long prior to the operation you should stop taking these medicines.
High blood pressure also needs to be well controlled during surgery. So if your blood pressure is elevated, you should discuss it with your surgeon.
It is extremely important to discuss your expectations with your plastic surgeon. This will allow him to assess whether they are achievable with the selected procedure. In some cases, two or three sessions may be needed to achieve the desired effect, and in others – it may be necessary to combine procedures for a better result.
You will be accompanied by an employee of ours to the clinic and where you are staying before and after the operation.
Aftercare and recovery
After the procedure, the eyes are not bandaged. Vision may be slightly blurred due to the local anesthetic being used. Therefore, you should not drive for the first 24 hours after surgery. The sutures can be removed after a few days, as the skin of the eyelids heals extremely quickly. Hematomas will decrease significantly within the first 7 days. Swelling accompanies each operation. If the patient experiences swelling around the cheekbones, it may persist for 1-2 months, but will certainly eventually be resorbed.
The operation itself is not painful and the measures described below aim to reduce the temporary swelling. Wearing a cold compress immediately after surgery and sitting in bed for the first night are helpful, but do not affect the end result. The eye may have a „watery“ appearance due to the swelling around the tear ducts, which naturally drain the tears in the nose. Due to the operation they swell and temporarily block. This is also temporary and usually lasts one day.
You can resume physical exercise after 2 weeks.
For the first 2 weeks, it is good to sleep on your back with your upper body slightly raised.
Upon completion of your surgery, you will receive complete and detailed oral and written instructions regarding all aspects of your recovery.
What are the risks?
Every surgical procedure involves certain risks and it is important to understand their nature before proceeding. You should discuss any existing medical issues with your surgeon. It is wise to avoid aspirin or anti-inflammatory drugs for 10 days before surgery, as this may increase the risk of bleeding.
Infections are rare in this surgery and can be treated with antibiotic eye drops and ointment.
Watery eye (epiphora) – the tear ducts, which usually drain into the nose, will temporarily become blocked due to swelling. In addition, swelling can give the eye a „watery“ appearance due to fluid under the conjunctiva. This can take a week or two.
Ectropion – swelling after surgery can cause the lower eyelid to sag and push the eyelid away from the eyeball. It usually subsides when the swelling subsides and can be aided by massage maneuvers in the area. This problem can occur in older patients as well as exist preoperatively. There are operational procedures for its correction.
How much does it cost?
Prices are formed individually after an online consultation and depending on the patient’s personal needs. Once we know what you want, you will receive our offer within 24 hours. You also can check our PRICE LIST.
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