Depending on time, with the effects of aging, substances such as collagen, which make our skin look tense, lively and young, decrease or lose its function. Eyebrows and eyelids are also affected by this condition. The skin in these areas loosens and sags. In addition, especially in the lower eyelids, there may be bagging due to herniation of the fat tissues forward.
What is Eyelid Surgery?
Downturned eyebrows, drooping eyelids, under-eye bags may be more common than the person's. It can make you look tired, unhappy and old. However, drooping of the eyelids can also become a problem that can prevent vision. Thanks to eyelid surgery, people can have a more youthful, happy look and a lively look. In addition, it is possible to eliminate vision problems due to eyelid drooping. While men apply to eyelid surgery for functional reasons, female patients generally apply for both functional and aesthetic concerns.
Who are Suitable Candidates for Eyelid Surgery?
· Generally over the age of 40, People with sagging and bagging started to occur, and who have no other health problems, may be suitable candidates for eyelid surgery. Is there a difference between the signs of aging in the upper and lower eyelids? · The upper eyelid is a more mobile structure. Opening and closing the eye is effective in protecting the cornea and providing visual clarity. · The lower eyelid, on the other hand, is a more static structure. It plays a role in directing the tears from the tear duct to the nasal sinuses. The surgery of the upper eyelid is planned aesthetically by evaluating the lines on the forehead and the level of the eyebrows, which are the surrounding tissues. Otherwise, the result of the surgery will not be satisfactory. If only upper eyelid aesthetic surgery is to be performed, the procedure can be performed under local anesthesia. The duration of the procedure is up to 1 hour. · In the lower eyelid surgery, it is also aimed to correct the under-eye pits due to aging. old The fat pads clustered on the edge of the pit are tried to spread into the eye socket. If the pillows are not enough, fat injection can be done during the surgery. · Face lift should be done as necessary for the lower eyelid surgery to be successful. Therefore, it is performed under general anesthesia. The duration of the operation varies between 2-4 hours.
How is Eyelid Surgery Performed?
· According to the complaints of the people, only upper eyelid or only lower eyelid or double eyelid surgery can be performed · Problems such as wrinkles, bags, sagging, and if any, cholesterol crystals on the eyelid skin, and the clarification of capillaries are also solved in the aesthetic surgery of the eyelid. In eyelid surgeries, excess skin is removed, sagging is removed, and under-eye bags, if any, are removed. However, this scar is not noticed because it is very well hidden.
What to Expect After Eyelid Surgery?
Things to experience during the recovery period after eyelid surgery: · Swelling (edema), bruising around the eyes, · Postoperative edema of the eyelid, · Dryness in the eyes, burning sensation, blurred vision, · Discomfort from light,
Excessive tears may be seen. All these effects are expected to resolve spontaneously within a week. · Although well hidden, a thin, pink line scar remains after the surgery. These scars become invisible after about 1 year.
What are the Risks of Eyelid Surgery?
Risks of surgery are very rare. These are;
· Bleeding: While preparing for the surgery, drugs such as blood thinners that will cause or prolong bleeding are discontinued.
· The risk of infection seen in other surgeries is not seen in eyelid surgeries. may be a concern. Eyelid plastic surgery does not cause blindness.
· The most common side effect is a lt is the pulling down of the eyelid (entropion). It is seen if the eye skin of the lower lid is removed too much. It needs to add skin.
· Patients should know that the aging process continues and that the signs of aging that will come with a surgery are not prevented. Aging, being in the sun (because it requires squinting the eye) leads to new lines.
What is Low Eyelid? How Is It Treated?
In medicine, drooping of the upper lid is called ptosis. It may develop due to genetics and eye structure, as well as the clinical symptoms of some diseases such as congenital, myasthenia gravis (an autoimmune neuromuscular disease), sequelae after facial paralysis, or the eye's protection against the external environment due to dry eye or allergies.
Aging. During the process, the eyelid muscles weaken and the eyelid begins to fall due to gravity. Upper eyelid droop, which causes narrowing of the visual field, can be corrected under local anesthesia surgery.
Excess skin and muscle tissue is removed with an incision made from the eyelid line. Tissue adhesives are used after surgery; No stitches are required.
You can ask the expert team of Grup Florence Nightingale Hospitals about the issues you are wondering about eyelid surgery and ask for suggestions regarding your question. To reach us, you can use the contact form on our website or call 444 0436.
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