Cosmetic eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) by Amjad Z. Ahmad, M.D. for example involves tightening the parts of the eye area that support these tissues by removing excess muscle and skin tissue from the lower and upper eyelids.
With this surgical application, the sagging of upper and lower eyelids, puffiness due to excess fat, and wrinkles around the eyes are corrected, and the aged and tired appearance of the person is transformed into a younger and more dynamic one. Aesthetic eyelid surgery is an operation that generally becomes necessary after age 35, with little surgical risk and spectacular aesthetic results. It can also be applied earlier in people with itchy ptosis due to hereditary reasons.
The position of the eyelid muscles of people wishing to undergo blepharoplasty must be well assessed. In addition to signs of eyelid aging, brow lift surgery should also be considered if the brow is low. After cosmetic surgery on the eyelids without correcting the eyebrows, the eyebrows can fall even more and prevent good aesthetic results. In some people, a brow lift eliminates the need for blepharoplasty by tightening the upper eyelid.
Eyelid surgery or Reconstructive Surgery is performed under sedation (calming) with local anesthesia that numbs the area around the eyes. During the operation, the patient is awake, but the pain is not felt. However, you may feel tension.
Anesthesia
and restlessness. General anesthesia (total sleep during the operation) may be preferable.
How Is Eyelid Surgery Performed?
Blepharoplasty usually lasts 1 to 2 hours. After the anesthesia, the incisions are made from the natural lines on the upper cosmetic surgery and just under the eyelashes of the lower eyelid. These incisions are separated from skin, fat, and muscle tissue when entering through these incisions. The fatty tissue of the hernia is corrected, and excess muscle and skin tissue are removed. In the beginning, the extraction of fatty tissue was practiced in almost all operations. However, it is expected to preserve as much fat tissue as possible in modern surgery, as it is believed that the shrinkage of fat tissue increases the hollowness of the eyes and makes the person look older. The incisions are then closed with very fine scars. If there are pockets of fat or muscle in the lower eyelids without excess skin, the eyelid is removed from the skin without leaving a visible mark. It is usually applied in younger patients with more elastic skin.
Recovery Time From Eyelid Surgery
cosmetic eyelid surgery, edema (swelling), and redness may appear around the eyes. On the 2nd and 3rd days, these swellings will be replaced by bruising, and when checked after a week, your bruising will be completely gone and almost normal when your stitches and bandages around your eyes are removed. At the end of the first week, you will feel well enough to do your normal activities but avoid exercise and strenuous activities for four weeks.
After the surgery, your doctor will prescribe eye drops and medications such as antibiotics, painkillers, and edema reducers. During the first week after cosmetic eyelid surgery, avoid reading books, using a computer, and watching television, which can cause dry eyes. By the end of the first week, you will feel well enough to do your normal activities but avoid strenuous exercise and activity for four weeks.
After Eyelid Surgery
The operation is completed with a bandage on the eyelids. During the first two days, the eyelids and circumference swell. Ice is applied to the eyes on the first day after surgery to reduce swelling and bruising.
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatories that reduce swelling are prescribed.
The patient is also protected against dry eye by eye drops.
You can go home after 1 to 4 hours, depending on the anesthesia. A home rest of 3-5 days is enough, holding your head high. No significant pain is expected.
Eye drops and ointments can relieve dryness and itchy eyes for the first 5 days.
The head must be held up during the first week after the operation.
In general, the stitches are removed on the 4th or 5th day.
The rest of 7-10 days will be sufficient for a return to work.
During the next 3 weeks, heavy exercise and excessive fatigue should be avoided.
Eyelid swelling and bruising vary from person to person and begin to subside after 5 days and almost completely disappear in 14-16 days.
It is only after the 10th day that makeup can easily hide the remaining bruises.
During the first 1-2 weeks, temporary disturbances such as tearing, light sensitivity, and blurred vision may occur.
They are sensitive to sun, wind, and other irritants for several weeks. Therefore, sunglasses should be worn outdoors.
