Drooping Eyelids – Upper Blepharoplasty
Upper blepharoplasty can be performed using a traditional surgical procedure or using a laser. After the procedure to remove excess skin, the wound in the eyelid crease is sutured. Thanks to this technique, the scar is practically invisible. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia.
As patients age, most patients notice excess skin in the upper eyelids, which looks unsightly and narrows the field of vision. Blepharoplasty is a relatively simple surgical technique that corrects the problem. The procedure involves:
- removing excess skin,
- removing excess flaccid muscle,
- reducing fat hernias.
Worth remembering
Purpose of the procedure/indications
Removal of excess skin from the upper eyelid
Necessary laboratory and specialist tests
blood tests: morphology, ESR, clotting time, bleeding time • coagulation • general urine test, • lipid profile • total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, VLDL, triglycerides • fasting sugar, • AST and ALAT test • HbsAg antigen, • HCV, hepatitis B antibodies • HIV • blood type
Contraindications
A necessary condition for blepharoplasty is the absence of eye diseases
Type of anesthesia
local
Duration
45-90 minutes
Post-treatment recommendations
Generally available painkillers.
Symptoms after the procedure
discomfort/pain, swelling, bruising, scar, impaired sensation of the eyelid skin in the area of the scar
Possible complications
overcorrection (lack of closing the upper eyelids, eversion of the lower eyelid); insufficient correction (may require another procedure); asymmetry (always present before the procedure, may decrease, but may also intensify); scar is inevitable (very rarely unsightly); deterioration of vision (risk of 1 in 25 thousand eyelid surgeries); hematoma in the wound, infection, prolonged healing – as after any surgical intervention.
Effects of the procedure
Expanded field of vision, younger appearance, rejuvenated eye area, reduction of excess skin
Drooping eyelids – information
Drooping eyelids are a problem that affects both women and men. Moreover, the condition may result from age, genetics, disease states, and even injuries. Drooping eyelids can cause a number of problems, such as:
- Reduced field of vision
- Difficulty reading
- Eye fatigue
- A tired, sad look
There are many procedures in aesthetic medicine that can help correct drooping eyelids. The most popular procedure is blepharoplasty, which is the surgical removal of excess skin and fat from the eyelids. Blepharoplasty can be performed on the upper, lower, or both eyelids at the same time.
Other procedures that are used to improve the appearance of the eyelids include:
- Botox – botulinum toxin can be used first to smooth wrinkles and reduce muscle tension that can contribute to drooping eyelids.
- Hyaluronic acid – hyaluronic acid is also a natural component of the skin, which is responsible for its hydration and firmness. What’s more, injections of hyaluronic acid can help fill wrinkles and improve the skin tension of the eyelids.
- Radiofrequency – Radiofrequency is a procedure that uses radiofrequency energy to stimulate collagen production. Collagen is a protein that is responsible for the firmness and elasticity of the skin. As a result, radiofrequency can help improve the skin tension of the eyelids.
- Laser therapy – Laser therapy is a procedure that uses laser energy to remove excess skin and fat from the eyelids. What’s more, laser therapy is used as an alternative to blepharoplasty.
Firstly, the choice of the right procedure depends on the individual needs of the patient. Secondly, in the case of small excess skin or fat on the eyelids, non-invasive procedures such as Botox, hyaluronic acid or radiofrequency can be effective.
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