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Blepharoplasty
Operation results:
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Elimination of "bags" under the eyes, as well as the overhang of the upper eyelid skin, so eyes will look younger and healthier
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Scars from blepharoplasty will disappear in the natural folds of the eyelids, making them completely invisible after surgery
Operation time
0,5-1,5 hours
Narcosis
General or local anesthesia
Hospital
1 day
Rehabilitation
1-2 weeks
Result
Open, expressive eyes
Preparing for surgery
- Excess skin of the upper and lower eyelids (overhang)
- Flexing of the upper and lower eyelid fat (so called fat "bags")
- The wrinkles of the lower eyelids
- Ptosed outer corners of the eyes
- Deep wrinkles in the lower eyelids and around the eyes
- Desire to change the form and shape of the eyes
- High intraocularand pressure
- Dry eye syndrome
- Cataract
- Thyroid disease
- Diseases of the cardiovascular system. Severe somatic diseases
- Diabetis
- Oncological diseases
- Сoagulopathy
Operation
Preparation
The surgeon examines the patient's facial features (the structure of the facial muscles, bone structure, the symmetry of the eyebrows)
One must pass through general clinical analyzes
Operation
General o local anesthesia
The surgeon outlines the area of the skin where the excess will be removed from the upper and lower eyelid
The incision is made (in the natural crease of the upper eyelid, just below the lash line, of the lower eyelid), depending on the characteristics of the operation
Laser Application (in some cases)
Removing excess tissue, fat redistribution, eliminating hernia eyelids, puffiness
In some cases canthopexy carried out (lift lateral ligament of the lower eyelid)
Cosmetic suture overlaps with extremly thin atraumatic material on the eyelid skin. After that sterile strips «steri-strips» to the wound
Operation stages
Sometimes there are bruises in the intervention area, which hold up to 2 weeks
In order to prevent their occurrence and to reduce swelling in the first two days after blepharoplasty cold compresses are recommended
Within 5-7 days are aimed to do physio treatments to prevent swelling and bruising eyelid
During the first 5 days it is recommended to use eye drops
The sutures are removed 4-5 days after surgery
During the first month one must avoid hevy loads that can cause additional bleeding (hot shower, torso, etc.).
During the first 2-4 months is necessary to observe the correct hydrating regime
All medical treatment during the rehabilitation period is performed only with doctor agreement
Patients feedback
*The result depends on the individual of the patient
Frequently Asked Questions
As a rule, blepharoplasty results stored for a long time. Often the removal of excess skin from the eyelids is performed only once in a lifetime. With age, the forehead may droop, which is why on the upper eyelid blotchy fold skin appears again. But in this case more suitable brow lift, other way the re-plastic upper eyelid is in second place. Lower blepharoplasty is most often used for correction of so called «fat bags» under the eyes - hernia, so its results are also visible almost immediately. Keep in touch with your plastic surgeon regularly. The same with checkups at your doctor and have assistance, if you notice a change in the places where they made a blepharoplasty. Do not be afraid to consult a doctor if you have any questions or concerns.
К счастью, серьезные осложнения после блефаропластики случаются не часто. Тем не менее, все хирургические операции несут определенную степень риска. Для блефаропластики характерны следующие осложнения: Гематома Выворот нижнего века (контракция или эктропион) Не смыкание век (обычно носит временный характер, 1-2 недели) Слезотечение (до 1 месяца) Длительный отек в области век (до 1 месяца) Видимые рубцы Асимметрия Инфекция Вы можете помочь минимизировать определенные риски, следуя инструкциям и советам вашего пластического хирурга.
Идеальными кандидатами для блефаропластики являются женщины и мужчины в возрасте 35-50 лет, без выраженных соматических патологий, некурящие, не злоупотребляющие алкоголем, и реально оценивающие возможные риски, а так же полученный результат. Однако, пластику век можно делать как в 30 лет, так и в 70, все зависит от индивидуального отношения пациента к своей внешности и его пожеланий.
В большинстве случаев блефаропластика не влияет на зрение пациента. При определенных опасениях со стороны пациента перед операцией показана консультация офтальмолога.
Да, конечно. Например, если есть показания то одновременно с блефаропластикой выполняется подтяжка лица и шеи или лба и средней трети лица.В этих случаях лицо будет выглядеть значительно моложе, а так же не будет никого дисбаланса между помолодевшей после операции областью век и оставшейся без изменений средней и другими частями лица и шеи.
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