Blepharoplasty – Plastic surgery on the eyelids – Support ge

Description Blephaloplasty

Blepharoplasty – The procedure for removing excess skin and adipose tissue from the area around the eyes.

The reasons for the performance of blepharoplasty

Blefaroplasty can fix:

• Singing Upper Age;
• Excess skin on the lower eyelids;
• Swelling of the upper or lower eyelids.

This procedure can also create folds on the upper eyelid.

Possible complications when performing blepharoplasty

Complications are rare, but no procedure does not guarantee the absence of risk. Before, how to perform blepharoplasty you need to know about possible complications, which may include:

• Temporary vision of vision;
• Temporary edema and bruises on the eyelids;
• Asymmetry after surgery;
• Scarring;
• Difficulties with eye closing;
• Dryness of the eyes;
• Red eyes;
• Decrease or loss of vision;
• Reaction to anesthesia;
• Infection;
• Bleeding;
• Distortion of positioning of the upper or lower eyelids.

Factors, that may increase the risk of complications:

• Smoking;
• Thyroid problems;
• High blood pressure;
• Poor circulation;
• Diabetes;
• Glaucoma;
• Dry or red eyes;
• Some anatomical factors, associated with the eye and the surrounding bone.

How plastic surgery is carried out on the eyelids?

Preparing for Surgery

The doctor performs the following tests:

• Physical examination;
• Visual tests;
• Inspection of the century and its surrounding area.

Before the operation, the doctor may recommend the following:

• Adhere to a special diet;
• Take the prescribed drugs;
• Plan home delivery after surgery.

Sometimes a week before the procedure it is necessary to stop taking some drugs:

• Aspirin or other anti-inflammatory drugs;
• Blood thinners – clopidogrel (Plaviks) or warfarin (Kumadin).

Anesthesia

The operation is carried out under local anesthesia, In this case, the area around the eyes is anesthetized. Sedatives can be used to help the patient (sedativnыe) funds. In some cases, general anesthesia will be used. In this case, the operated person will sleep.

Description of the eyelid surgery

The doctor makes cuts on the eyelids. In the upper eyelid, the incision is usually made in the fold, In the lower eyelid – only below the eyelashes or on the inside of the century. After that, excess fat is removed. Excess skin and muscles are also cut off. Section zashivaetsya.

How long will blepharoplasty take?

60 minutes or more depending on the amount of skin and fat, which must be removed.

Will it be painful when performing blepharoplasty?

Anesthesia will minimize the pain during the procedure. After the procedure, it is possible to feel some tension and soreness.

Care after surgery for eyeliding the eyelids

In the hospital

The place of operation is treated with ointment or special solution. If necessary, a bandage may be imposed on the eye.

At home

When you return home, you need to perform the following actions, to ensure the normal recovery:

• The doctor instructs the patient to limit some activities. You can also be recommended to avoid drinking alcohol and some drugs;
• The doctor will most likely recommend holding his head raised for several days;
• You can use cold compresses, To reduce swelling and bruising;
• The doctor shows how to brush your eyes and, perhaps, Recommends to use eye ointment;
• We need to ask the doctor when it is safe to shower, bathe or expose the surgical site to water;
• After the procedure, you can moderately read and watch TV;
• You can not wear contact lenses or engage in activities, associated with voltage. We need to ask the doctor, when you can resume normal activity;
• The seams are usually removed through 5-7 days after surgery;
• Since the eyes can be sensitive to sunlight, wind, And other irritants, The doctor may recommend wearing sunglasses and a special sun from the sun, to protect the eyelids.

After about six months, the scars will disappear. The results of blepharoplasty are constant. The doctor can do additional operations, if necessary. Sometimes blepharoplasty is performed in combination with another procedure – cantopecia. It is used, To improve the shape and location of the lower eyelid. Plastic surgery on the eyelids can also be done in conjunction with ptosis reparation – Operation on the upper muscle of the eyelid, to correct the hanging of the upper eyelid.

It is necessary to go to the hospital in the following cases

• There are signs of infection, including fever and chills;
• Constant high temperature;
• Redness, edema, increased pain, bleeding or discharge from the incision;
• Opening of any part of the section;
• Excessive pain or redness of the eyes;
• Any decrease or vision change;
• Other problems or alarming symptoms.