Doopy eyelid is one of the most important problems we want to correct in the face area, as it makes people look tired, unhappy, and old, and reduces our visual function. We can mainly evaluate this problem in two categories. In the first group, there is droopy eyelid in which the muscle that opens the eyelid cannot fulfill its function properly and the eye does not open sufficiently, which we call 'ptosis'. This condition, which can be congenital, usually occurs with advancing age in adults, but it can also be seen due to contact lens use at a young age, excessive scratching and rubbing, and loosening due to diseases that swell the lid. As a result of a detailed eye examination and oculoplastic evaluation, this condition is surgically corrected with techniques appropriate to the patient. The timing of the surgery is important in cases of congenital impairment and should be performed without delay in cases where it is determined that it will cause a permanent obstacle to visual function. For other children, the surgeries we perform around the age of 2-4 give the best results both functionally and aesthetically. In adults, which of 3 different ptosis correction techniques is suitable is determined as a result of the tests and the droopy eyelid is permanently corrected by surgery. There is no non-surgical method to correct ptosis.
In the second category, there is sagging of the tissues around it, not the valve itself. Sagging and bags in the eyebrows, skin tissues and connective tissues of the lid are generally related to our genetic background and tend to increase over time. In this case, the function of the lid muscles, the amount of looseness and sagging tissues are determined through a detailed oculoplastic examination; The patient is presented with alternatives, whether non-surgical or surgical methods are more suitable. The eye surface evaluation, dryness and lid margin diseases performed here are important in shedding light on the surgical process.
If there is excessive sagging in the subcutaneous tissues and significant herniation in the fatty tissue, rather than mild skin sagging on the upper lid, the most accurate and permanent treatment is the surgical methods in which these tissues are removed and tightened, which vary depending on the person. Eyelash If there is sagging in the wet gland or sagging of the eyebrow, these conditions must be corrected simultaneously. There are dozens of different surgical techniques to be performed on the lower eyelids, and whatever is needed should be performed on whomever is needed. This surgery is a surgery in which mistakes are often made and eye functions are impaired as well as the patient's aesthetics, and it must be performed by surgeons trained in eyelid surgery. Often, just the skin is removed and stitched; However, in this surgery, the least part that needs to be removed is the skin. Lower eyelid surgeries are mostly performed through the pink tissue between the lid and the eye, without cutting the skin; The fat tissue is simplified and/or displaced, providing a smooth transition between the lid and the cheek without ups and downs. Since the patient's own valve fat tissue is used as a filler during the surgery, a permanent effect can be achieved. In most cases, the outer part of the lid is tightened simultaneously, providing the almond shape that a normal lid should have.
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