In developed countries, middle-aged and older individuals - especially men - make the most of the benefits of plastic surgery. In this context, one of the surgeries routinely performed in the West is the plastic surgery performed on the eyelids, which we call Blepharoplasty.
Dooping upper eyelids, wrinkles appearing at the corners of the eyes and getting deeper day by day, and bags on the lower lids begin to make themselves felt starting from middle age. When these symptoms appear, finding a solution comes to the fore. The first practical solution that comes to mind for these aging lines that appear around the eyes in early and middle ages is Botox applications around the eyelids. With Botox applications, it may be possible to lift the eyebrows a little, thus preventing the drooping of the upper eyelids to some extent, and eliminating the deep lines around the eyes, which we call crow's feet. However, Botox cannot be a solution to bags and color changes on the lower lids. If there are congenital bags and bruises on the lower lid, the solution is a surgical approach, regardless of age. The results of Botox applications are not permanent. After about six months or at most a year, its effect wears off and it needs to be applied again. However, if surgery is definitely not desired, the solution to most of the problems in this area until a certain age can be achieved with repeated botox injections. Sometimes, regardless of age, drooping upper eyelids and bags and bruises on the lower eyelids may also occur. This is a congenital problem that generally has a genetic component and is seen in young individuals.
When facial rejuvenation comes to the fore, especially after a certain age, the issue should be considered as a whole and a topographic plan should be made accordingly. In other words, not only droopy eyelids, crow's feet around the eyes and bags under the eyes should be evaluated, but also wrinkles on the forehead, deep lines between the eyebrows and sagging in the middle and lower areas of the face should also be included in the scope of this evaluation. Because all approaches to the face are a whole. If you only approach the eyelid area, you will notice wrinkles on the forehead and middle and the sagging on the lower face will become more prominent. The opposite is also possible. If only face lift surgery is performed and surgery is not performed on the eyelids, you may unintentionally cause the appearance of drooping eyelids, wrinkles and bags. In other words, the approach to the forehead area, mid-face and eyes area, and the lower face and neck area must be evaluated as a whole and the procedures to be performed must be compatible with each other. Nowadays, surgery options are not preferred for tightening the forehead area. In the past, forehead lift surgeries performed through large incisions through the hair were very popular. Later, endoscopic forehead lift surgeries, performed through three holes in the hair, were developed. However, today it has been understood that the approach to the forehead area can be done with simpler methods other than surgery (201) and it has been put into practice.
The most important surgery of the lower face and neck area is face and neck lift surgeries. It is dramatic especially when applied to individuals over middle age. It is possible to obtain excellent results. The aim of classical face lift surgeries is to provide extreme stretching of the entire face and neck. In this type of approaches, the results are exaggerated, the facial muscles are over-stretched and the natural appearance is somewhat removed. The emergence of an overly tense but unnatural appearance always results. does not satisfy the individual. People generally want to get rid of wrinkles on their face and sagging on their neck, but at the same time they want to preserve the natural appearance of their face. At this point, choosing the "mini facelift" approach instead of the "classic facelift" approach comes to the fore. In the mini facelift approach ; Excessive stretching is avoided, and the aim is to preserve the natural appearance of the face while tightening the face and neck. For this; Instead of overstretching the facial muscles, surgery can be achieved by using some hanging techniques. In this approach, swelling and bruising disappear in a much shorter time compared to the classic face lift, and the person can return to work and strength within a week or two. The most important surgery for the midface and eyelids is "blepharoplasty" What we call eyelid plastic surgeries. While these surgeries can be performed in a hospital environment under general anesthesia, they are also among the group of surgeries that can be easily performed in office conditions under local anesthesia. In fact, ensuring cooperation during surgery and allowing patients to move their eyelids by following commands when desired can be considered an advantage. These surgeries can also be performed on young individuals who have congenital excess tissue in the upper eyelids and/or bags in the lower eyelids. However, it is mostly applied to middle-aged and older men and women. In particular, people who will no longer benefit from non-surgical facial rejuvenation methods, which we call non-surgical aesthetic approach, can be determined as the target audience. For example, as a result of botox applications; Eyebrows can be lifted up a little, crow's feet at the corners of the eyes can be eliminated, but bags in the lower eyelid cannot be cured. If the excess skin tissue on the upper eyelids has fallen on the eye and affected even vision, and the bags in the lower eyelids have become evident, it means it is time to have blepharoplasty surgery. The cure is now surgery. The word surgery should not scare anyone. Because blepharoplasty surgeries are very simple and easy surgical procedures. However, it is necessary to draw attention to one point in particular when using this expression. This surgery is an easy and practical surgery for the patient. However, it is not possible to say the same things for the surgeon. This surgery, which seems quite easy for the patient, is perhaps one of the operations that require the most knowledge and skill in plastic surgery from the surgeon's perspective. Therefore, it is of great benefit to have these surgeries performed by plastic surgeons who specialize in "Blepharoplasty". Otherwise, it is possible to encounter some complications that are difficult to compensate for later. Blepharoplasty surgeries can also be easily performed in office conditions under local anesthesia. Immediately after the surgery, the person can return home to rest. After a three-day recovery period, the stitches will be removed. Applying ice to the eye area after surgery can prevent swelling and bruising. We know that it is effective in healing. Eyelids are the areas with the least surgical scars among all body parts. The scars that will remain after surgery in this area are minimal. Especially in light-skinned individuals, the surgery scar becomes completely unnoticeable after a few weeks. It is possible for people who undergo this surgery to return to work after a week. Patients may be advised to wear glasses to protect their eyes from sunlight for a while after the surgery.
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