Indications
The purpose of blepharoplasty is to restore a restful and youthful look to tired and aging eyes. It is one of the operations performed from the age of 35-40, as the eyes first begin to indicate the first signs of aging. In rare cases, younger people have inherited so-called under-eye bags. For these people, it is advisable to have blepharoplasty at an earlier age. Blepharoplasty removes the "bags" under the eyes as well as the excess skin of the upper eyelids, so as to give the person a more youthful and restful look without damaging their eyes.
Surgical technique
In upper blepharoplasty the correction consists in the removal of the skin and underlying adipose tissue, through an incision in the fold present in the upper eyelid. This ensures that there are no visible scars after the end of the surgery. In lower eyelidoplasty, if there is no excess skin, then we can remove through the conjunctiva a quantity of fat, which is responsible for the "bags". If a quantity of skin is to be removed, then an incision a few millimeters below the lashes, which is then less visible
Type of anesthesia
Blepharoplasty can only be done with local anesthesia or in combination with sedation.
Operation Time
The duration of the surgery varies from 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Stay at the clinic
Blepharoplasty is considered a one-day operation. For this reason, the patient leaves the hospital on the same day, after a few hours of surgery.
Postoperative period
Blepharoplasty is considered a one-day operation. For this reason, the patient leaves the hospital on the same day, after a few hours of surgery.
Back to daily activities
Patients can return to their activities after about 1 week. During the first post-operative month, it is advisable to avoid sun exposure in order to obtain as many invisible marks as possible and to use sunscreen with a high protection index.
Results
The result of a blepharoplasty is immediate and visible from the very first days. But the end result is achieved after 2 to 3 months. The positive results of the procedure, the youthful and fresh look, last for years and for many people these effects are permanent!