Blepharoplasty
With the advancement of age and the effect of gravity, sagging of the skin occurs naturally. For these reasons, findings such as bagging on the eyelids, loose skin, discoloration, loosening and wrinkles occur.
What is Blepharoplasty?
Eyelid aesthetics, or blepharoplasty, is an application applied to the upper and lower eyelids, where the tissues around the eyes are stretched, sagging skin and excess muscle tissue are removed. Blepharoplasty is performed by aesthetic and plastic surgery specialists.
Symptoms of Eyelid Aging
Human skin has an elastic structure, but its elasticity gradually decreases with age. As a result of the loss of elasticity in the facial skin, excess skin first occurs on the eyelids. Therefore, the first signs of age begin to appear on the eyelids. These symptoms cause a tired, dull and older appearance.
Some changes seen in the upper and lower eyelids with age:
- Bagging and discoloration under the eyes
- Upper eyelid ptosis
- Wrinkles and sagging eyelid skin
- Crow’s feet lines in the corners of the eyes
- Tired facial expression
For people who want to have eyelid surgery for aesthetic concerns or functional reasons, blepharoplasty surgery can be performed only on the upper eyelid or lower eyelid, or both can be performed together.
Blepharoplasty is usually performed in combination with brow lift, forehead lift and endoscopic mid-face surgeries.
How is Eyelid Aesthetic Surgery done?
Upper eyelid aesthetics or droopy eyelid surgery is simply the removal of excess skin and muscle tissue in the area.
An incision is made on the eyelid fold line so that the surgical scar is not visible. When applied together with forehead lift and brow lift operations, the result obtained will be much more aesthetic.
In lower eyelid problems such as under-eye bags, under-eye wrinkles, lower eyelid aesthetics, i.e. lower blepharoplasty, is performed. The lower eyelid is corrected through an incision created 1.5 mm below the eyelashes. Depending on the type of deformation, fat bags are removed, herniation points are tightened, the skin in front of the bagging is tightened or the tissues in the area where the bags are formed are distributed towards the upper part of the cheek. The incusion is sewn to the lash line so that there is no scar.
Frequently Asked Questions
The upper eyelid procedure takes an average of 30 minutes.
Eyelids are anatomically more complex than other aesthetic and functional parts of the face, so the operation requires meticulous planning and surgical technique.
The surgical procedure on the lower eyelids takes 1-1.5 hours on average, the most important factor affecting this time is whether any other facial procedure will be performed in addition to the eyelid.
Before the operation, the patient should inform the doctor and anesthesiologist who will perform the plastic surgery and all the details about the medications and general health status. The use of blood thinners, herbal teas, fish oils should be stopped 1 week before the operation, and special herbal cure applications should not be made. As with all operations, it is recommended to stop smoking and alcohol consumption at least one week before the blepharoplasty operation. This is very important for the healing process to go faster.
The edema that occurs in the first days of the healing process usually resolves by the end of the first week and the patient can easily continue his/her normal life in the second week.
In eyelid surgeries, incision scars remain on the upper lid at the full lid fold and on the lower lid at the base of the eyelashes. These scars become invisible in the upper lid after about 1 month, and completely fade in the lower lid after 2 months.
There is no surgery with zero risk, the risk rate is related to the general health status of the patient. For example, if the patient is a smoker, it may adversely affect wound healing. Or previous surgeries in this area or eyelid diseases may increase edema and delay healing.
Rare but possible conditions;
- Bleeding: It is seen very rarely in some cases and requires intervention.
- Blurred vision: It can be seen in the first few days, it is temporary.
- More Tears than Normal: It is a condition that can be seen in the first few weeks, it is temporary.
- Difficulty closing the eyes during sleep: It is a condition that can be encountered in the first few days, it improves as the swelling subsides.
The skin abundance that occurs over time in the eyelids causes upper eyelid drooping. This drooping can sometimes be too much to prevent vision. In this case, it is also necessary to be treated functionally.
There is no lower or upper age limit for eyelid surgeries. Minimal deformations around the eyes at an early age can usually be solved with non-surgical, non-surgical aesthetic methods. However, as the age progresses or the level of deformation increases, non-surgical interventions become insufficient. In this case, the definitive solution is eyelid surgery.
Eyelid surgeries usually have very good results and the recovery period is short and comfortable. The patient can return to normal life after a maximum of 3 days of rest.
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I had my rhinoplasty with Dr. Umut, and I couldn’t be happier with my results. My nose looks so beautiful and natural, exactly what I wanted. Dr. Umut is incredibly talented, attentive, and took the time to listen to all of my concerns. The entire team was amazing from start to finish. The assistants were especially kind, caring, and always available to help whenever I had questions. They made me feel comfortable throughout the whole experience. I highly recommend Dr. Umut and his team to anyone looking for a natural and beautiful result. Thank you so much! ❤️
I'm 3 weeks post op I had Rhinoplasty with Dr.umut edrogen and it has been an amazing experience and wish I had done it sooner ! I had done alot of research into different surgeons and I knew Dr.umut was the right surgeon we had a consultation he explained everything about the procedure the healing process and gave me the realistic goal of what was possible and what would suit my face and answered all of my questions , he is so professional and honest on what is possible as a result and listened to any questions I had. I first contacted his Assistant Aysegul when I wanted to book my procedure she was so helpful answered any questions I had was very attentive she is amazing at what she does and so kind . The whole team and nurses where amazing I was at complete ease when I met them and care I received was amazing ❤️ I am so happy with my result it looks amazing my biggest insecurity is gone it's life changing . I highly recommend Dr.umut and his team x
It has been 5 months since my rhinoplasty, and I was already in love with my results just 1 month after surgery. I experienced absolutely no pain whatsoever throughout the entire process, and my recovery was much easier than I expected. Dr. Umut Erdoğan and his assistant, Tuğçe, were very thorough and took excellent care of me from the beginning. They explained everything in detail, made sure I felt comfortable at every stage, and patiently answered all of my questions and concerns. Dr. Umut Erdoğan really listened to what I wanted for my nose and understood the look I was hoping to achieve. He not only delivered exactly what I asked for, but the results exceeded my expectations and turned out even better than I had imagined. The whole experience, from the consultation to the surgery and aftercare, was very professional and reassuring. I always felt supported and well looked after, which made the entire journey much less stressful. I am so happy with my results, and my nose looks exactly how I had hoped while still looking natural and suited to my face. Even after just one month, I was already in love with the results, and now at 5 months post-op, I couldn’t be happier. I would highly recommend Dr. Umut Erdoğan and his team to anyone considering rhinoplasty. Thank you to Dr. Umut Erdoğan and Tuğçe for making this such a positive experience.
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