Blepharoplasty in modern cosmetics is a required operation, with the help of which you can change the shape of the eyelids, cut the eyes, tighten the eyelids and eliminate many cosmetic defects in this area of the face.
The procedure involves removing excess fat deposits and the skin of the eyelids. Particularly popular is transconjunctival blepharoplasty, which allows you to get rid of fatty hernias with minimal losses without affecting the skin.
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As with any cosmetic procedure, there are a number of indications for eyelid blepharoplasty:
- overhanging skin of the eyelids (top and bottom);
- "fat bags" in the eye area;
- "aging" eyelid;
- Ptosis (ptosis) of the lower corners of the eye, as a result of which their shape changes: the incision is significantly reduced;
- "heavy" eyelids (tired look).
Age-related changes affect the eyelids early enough, as the skin around the eyes is very sensitive and delicate. After 30 years, many people think of eyelid blepharoplasty as the only salvation from sagging and fatty deposits in this area. Someone does not dare to take this step out of ignorance and fear. And it is completely in vain: the procedure is safe, effective and, if carried out correctly, has a minimum of negative consequences. You just need to get to know them better. True, there are different types of blepharoplasty, each with its own characteristics.
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In modern cosmetics, different types of blepharoplasty are distinguished.
1. Correction of the upper eyelids
For many, blepharoplasty of the upper eyelids becomes a real salvation, the main aim of which is to get rid of overhangs. The operation is performed through an incision made along the crease of the upper eyelid. It removes excess skin. At the patient's request, they can immediately perform plastic muscle surgery and remove excess fat.
2. Correction of the lower eyelids
The most popular type is lower eyelid blepharoplasty, which removes edema, hernias and bags under the eyes. An almost invisible seam runs along the edge of the eyelashes. Doctors refer to this operation as transcutaneous or subciliary blepharoplasty. If the doctor opts for a transconjunctival procedure, an incision is made on the inside of the eyelid. It is possible when you need to redistribute or remove fatty tissue around the eyes and removing flaps of skin is not required. This type of blepharoplasty is most commonly used by young patients.
3. Circular blepharoplasty
With circular blepharoplasty, the lower and upper eyelids are corrected at the same time.
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 sutures are required. The doctor controls the depth of penetration of the laser and the degree of heating of the epidermis. This minimizes tissue damage and rehabilitation. The technology safely and effectively stimulates the production of new collagen and elastin and thus achieves a lifting effect. The procedure takes about 30 minutes, is easy to tolerate, does not require anesthesia, and does not cause hematoma formation. Only non-surgical blepharoplasty can have a minimum of side effects.
In addition, professional beauticians can correct the Asian eye shape to create a Caucasian wrinkle. You can do plastic surgery to get rid of exophthalmos (the effect of bulging eyes) and cantopexy (lifting the lower eyelid to remove the sad expression in the eyes). The question of how safe such drastic eyelid rejuvenation measures 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 occur early (immediately after the operation) and late.
Early complications
- Edema that remains on the face for more than a week after blepharoplasty: it can be accompanied by blurred vision and headaches.
- 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 this case, scars, seals, and subcutaneous nodules may be left behind.
- Bleeding can be the result of a hematoma, when a large vessel is damaged and blood collects behind the eyeball. This complication is accompanied by pain, bulging of the eyeball, and limited mobility of the eyelid. At risk of glaucoma or temporary loss of vision.
- Inversion of the lower eyelid from the inside out, excessive "opening" of the eye, dehydration. In this case, special exercises are prescribed, massages to train the circular eye muscles. Support sutures are sometimes placed and surgery is possible.
- An infection that requires antibiotic therapy.
Late complications
- Different seams lead to new seams.
- Cysts form, which sometimes go away on their own, otherwise they will be removed by a specialist.
- Tears flow through narrowing of the tear ducts.
- Unpleasant sensations of a "hot" eye.
- Dry keratoconjunctivitis (simultaneous inflammation of the conjunctiva and cornea).
- Blepharoptosis (drooping of the upper eyelid).
All listed complications of eyelid blepharoplasty require additional therapy and repeated interventions by doctors. But for this reason, you should not give up on a useful and important operation that will restore youth. Blepharoplasty effectively and in a short time solves the most painful problems: it removes fatty tissue and excess skin around the eyes, reduces the manifestations of age-related changes, performs plastic operations on the muscles of this part of the face, changes the shape and shape of the eyes, eliminates acquired onesand congenital eyelid defects. With such indicators, it is a sin not to take the once-in-a-lifetime chance to give your eyes a second youth and freshness.