Eyelids are one of the most complex structures in the human body. On the one hand, it prevents the eyes from drying out by performing the function of washing the eye with tears by opening and closing movements, and on the other hand, it is of serious importance in terms of facial appearance. Both the upper and lower eyelids are among the structures that age most rapidly with advancing age on the human face. While progressive drooping is usually detected in the upper eyelid due to excess skin tissue, an increasing under-eye depression occurs in the lower eyelid, mostly due to sagging in the mid-face tissues. These two main deformities cause an old and tired appearance. However, the factor that should never be forgotten when planning an intervention on the eyelids is that the upper eyelid should be evaluated together with the eyebrows and forehead, and the lower eyelid should be evaluated together with the mid-face tissues.
The problem of drooping upper eyelid. It is usually seen as bagging (blepharochelasis) due to advancing age. However, sometimes, especially in people with a familial predisposition or at an early age due to their anatomical structure, there are patients who apply to us with the complaint of drooping eyelids that narrow the field of vision. When evaluating the patient, eyebrow position, forehead lines, as well as whether there is Ptosis or other similar conditions that cause eyelid drooping, should also be taken into consideration.
Upper eyelid aesthetics is usually performed under local anesthesia. Essentially, necessary interventions are made on the excess skin where the problem originates and, if necessary, on the muscle and fat bundles under the skin. The duration of the surgery varies from patient to patient, but is approximately 1 hour. After surgery, patients can go home after 2-4 hours. First check 3-6. It is done between days and the stitches on the eyelid are removed. Patients can easily return to work approximately one week after the surgery. It takes 1-3 months for the swelling to completely subside after the surgery, although it varies from person to person.
The main reason for the problem in the lower eyelid is that the fat pad in the middle face falls downwards over time, forming a half-moon shape under the eye. shaped deformity (tear-trough deformity) and a so-called nasolabial region at the edge of the lip. causing collapse in the area. Since the procedure to be performed is different for each patient, the surgery is decided upon detailed examination.
Eyelid problems are very common in our society and cause a tired and old appearance on the person's face. After a detailed examination and interview, you and your plastic surgeon can decide on the most appropriate method and get satisfactory results.
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