Blepharoplasty in modern cosmetology is an operation required with the help of which you can change the shape of the eyelids, cut out the eyes, tighten the eyelids and remove many cosmetic defects in this area of the face.
The procedure involves removing excess fat deposits and eyelid skin. Especially popular is transconjunctival blepharoplasty, which allows you to get rid of fatty hernias with minimal losses, ie without affecting the skin.
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Like any cosmetic procedure, eyelid blepharoplasty has a number of indications:
- overhanging eyelid skin (upper and lower);
- "fat bags" in the eye area;
- "aging" eyelid;
- ptosis (ptosis) of the lower corners of the eyes, as a result of which their shape changes: the incision is significantly reduced;
- "heavy" eyelids (tired look).
Age changes put the imprint of time on the eyelids early enough, because the skin around the eyes is very sensitive and delicate. After 30 years, many people think of eyelid blepharoplasty as the only salvation from relaxation and fat deposits in this area. Someone does not dare to take this step due to ignorance and fear. And it is completely in vain: the procedure is safe, effective and if performed correctly, has a minimum of negative consequences. You just need to get to know her better. True, there are several types of blepharoplasty, each with its own characteristics.
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In modern cosmetology, there are different types of blepharoplasty.
1. Correction of upper eyelids
For many, upper eyelid blepharoplasty becomes a real salvation whose main goal is to get rid of excessive sagging. The operation is performed through an incision in the skin along the folds of the upper eyelid. Removes excess skin. At the request of the patient, they can immediately perform muscle plastic surgery, removing excess adipose tissue.
2. Correction of lower eyelids
The most popular type is blepharoplasty of the lower eyelids, which removes edema, hernias, bags under the eyes. An almost invisible seam runs along the edge of the lashes. This operation is called transcutaneous or subciliary blepharoplasty by doctors. If the doctor opts for a transconjunctival procedure, an incision is made on the inside of the eyelid. It is possible if you need to redistribute or remove the fatty tissue around the eyes, and removing the skin flap is not necessary. This type of blepharoplasty is most often used by young patients.
3. Circular blepharoplasty
Circular blepharoplasty involves the simultaneous correction of the lower and upper eyelids.
4. Laser blepharoplasty
Many cosmetic clinics today offer an excellent alternative to surgical eyelid lifting, which is laser blepharoplasty on various devices. No cuts or stitches needed. The doctor controls the depth of laser penetration and the degree of heating of the epidermis. As a result, tissue damage and rehabilitation are minimized. The technology safely and effectively stimulates the production of new collagen and elastin, thus achieving a lifting effect. The procedure takes about 30 minutes, is easily tolerated, does not require anesthesia and does not cause the formation of hematomas. Only non-surgical blepharoplasty boasts the fewest side effects.
In addition, professional cosmetologists can offer correction of the Asian shape of the eye to create a Caucasian crease. You can do plastic surgery to remove the exophthalmos (the effect of bulging eyes), cantopexy (lifting the lower eyelid to remove the sad expression in the eyes). The question of how safe such drastic measures for eyelid rejuvenation are is of interest to all women who need blepharoplasty: complications are possible after almost all cosmetic procedures.
Complications
Side effects after the procedure mainly depend on the type of eyelid surgery chosen: complications can be early (occurring immediately after surgery) and late.
Early complications
- Edema that persists on the face for more than a week after blepharoplasty: may be accompanied by blurred vision, headache.
- Bleeding as a result of a small subcutaneous hematoma (blood flowing from a damaged vessel accumulates under the epidermis), which is removed by puncturing or suturing the vessel. In that case, scars, seals, subcutaneous nodules may remain.
- Bleeding can be the result of a hematoma when a large vessel is damaged, when a buildup of blood accumulates behind the eyeball. This complication is accompanied by pain, bulging of the eyeball, limited eyelid mobility. Threatens glaucoma or temporary vision loss.
- Inversion of the lower eyelid from the inside, excessive "opening" of the eye, its drying out. In this case, special exercises are prescribed, massage to train the circular muscles of the eye. Sometimes supportive sutures are applied and surgery is possible.
- An infection that will require a course of antibiotic therapy.
Late complications
- Different stitches will cause re-sewing.
- Cysts form, which sometimes disappear on their own, otherwise they are removed by a specialist.
- Lachrymation due to narrowing of tear ducts.
- Unpleasant feelings of "hot" eye.
- Dry keratoconjunctivitis (simultaneous inflammation of the conjunctiva and cornea).
- Blepharoptosis (hanging of the upper eyelid).
All of the above complications of eyelid blepharoplasty require additional therapy and repeated medical intervention. However, because of that, you should not abandon a useful and important operation that restores youth. Blepharoplasty effectively and in a short time solves the most painful problems: removes adipose tissue and excess skin around the eyes, reduces the manifestations of age-related changes, performs plastic surgery on the muscles of this part of the face, changes the shape and shape of the eyes, removes acquired and congenital eyelid defects. With such indicators, it is a sin not to take advantage of the unique opportunity to give your eyes a second youth and freshness of radiance.