Blepharoplasty in modern cosmetology is a demanded operation, with the help of which you can change the shape of the eyelids, eye cut, tighten the eyelids and eliminate many cosmetic defects in this area of the face.
The procedure involves the elimination of excess fat deposits and the skin of the eyelids. Especially popular is transconjunctival blepharoplasty, which allows you to get rid of fatty hernias with minimal losses, that is, without affecting the skin.
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Like any cosmetic procedure, eyelid blepharoplasty has a number of indications:
- overhanging skin of the eyelids (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-related changes put the stamp of time on the eyelids early enough, as the skin around the eyes is very sensitive and tender. After 30 years, many people think about eyelid blepharoplasty as the only salvation from sagging and fatty deposits in this area. Someone does not dare to take this step due to ignorance and fear. And it’s completely in vain: the procedure is safe, effective, and when carried out correctly, has a minimum of negative consequences. You just need to get to know her better. True, there are several types of blepharoplasty, each of which has its own characteristics.
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In modern cosmetology, various types of blepharoplasty are distinguished.
1. Correction of the upper eyelids
For many, blepharoplasty of the upper eyelids becomes a real salvation, the main goal of which is to get rid of overhanging. The operation is performed through a skin incision along the crease of the upper eyelid. It removes excess skin. At the request of the patient, they can immediately carry out muscle plastic surgery, removal of excess fat.
2. Correction of the lower eyelids
The most popular type is blepharoplasty of the lower eyelids, which relieves of 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 fatty tissue around the eyes, and the removal of skin flaps is not required. 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 cosmetology clinics today offer an excellent alternative to surgical eyelid lifting, which is laser blepharoplasty on various devices. It does not require cuts or seams. 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, thereby achieving a lifting effect. The procedure takes about 30 minutes, is easily tolerated, does not require anesthesia, and does not cause hematoma formation. Only non-surgical blepharoplasty can boast of a minimum of side effects.
In addition, professional cosmetologists can offer correction of the Asian eye shape in order to create a Caucasian fold. You can do plastic surgery to eliminate exophthalmos (the effect of bulging eyes), cantopexy (lifting of the lower eyelid in order to eliminate the sad expression of the eyes). The question of how safe such drastic measures to rejuvenate the eyelids 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 what kind of eyelid surgery was chosen: complications can be early (manifested immediately after the operation) and late.
Early complications
- Edema that lingers on the face for more than a week after blepharoplasty: they may be accompanied by blurred vision, headache.
- Bleeding as a result of a small-sized subcutaneous hematoma (blood flowing out of a damaged vessel accumulates under the epidermis), which is eliminated by puncture or suturing of the vessel. In this case, scars, seals, subcutaneous nodules may remain.
- Bleeding can be the result of a hematoma when a large vessel is damaged, when there is an accumulation of blood behind the eyeball. This complication is accompanied by pain, bulging of the eyeball, limited mobility of the eyelid. Threatens with glaucoma or temporary loss of vision.
- Inversion of the lower eyelid inside out, excessive "opening" of the eye, its drying out. In this case, special exercises are prescribed, massage for training the circular muscles of the eye. Supportive sutures are sometimes applied, and surgery is possible.
- An infection that will require a course of antibiotic therapy.
Late complications
- Diverging seams will cause re-stitching.
- Cysts are formed, which sometimes disappear on their own, otherwise they are removed by a specialist.
- Tearing due to narrowing of the lacrimal canals.
- Unpleasant sensations of a hot eye.
- Keratoconjunctivitis dry (simultaneous inflammation of the conjunctiva and cornea).
- Blepharoptosis (drooping of the upper eyelid).
All the listed complications of eyelid blepharoplasty require additional therapy and repeated intervention of doctors. However, because of this, you should not give up a useful and important operation that restores 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 surgery of the muscles of this part of the face, changes the shape and shape of the eyes, eliminates acquired and congenital eyelid defects. With such indicators, it is a sin not to take advantage of the unique chance to give your eyes a second youth and freshness of radiance.