Blepharoplasty, also known as plastic eye surgery, is one of the cheapest and easiest surgeries in cosmetic surgery. At the same time, this intervention can smooth out the most pronounced signs of aging - sagging and puffiness in the eyelids. During the operation, which also takes no more than an hour and a half, fatty hernias are carefully removed, usually called "bags" under the eyes, excess skin is cut and the problem of bruising under the eyes is eliminated. And if before the operation the patient stillhe looked at the world "from under his eyebrows" under the weight of the swelling of his upper and lower eyelids, then at the exit his gaze became open, youthful "turned" and fresh.
Limited plastic eye surgery
And, contrary to popular skepticism, the natural shape of the eyes after blepharoplasty does not change, they do not stretch artificially, as, for example, in Jocelyn Wildenstein. To achieve such a result, you must at least exceed the "limit" of plastic surgery per person and there should not be more than four of them. How many of them Jocelyn had is not known, but she has clearly exceeded the limits of what is allowed.
In general, plastic surgeons say that during the operation the eyes are literally lengthened by 1-2 mm - these changes, as a rule, are not noticed even by the patients themselves. But if they are constantly pulling and increasing in size by 1 cm, then they will inevitably begin to reveal all the secrets, so carefully hidden.
But at the same time, experts immediately emphasize that the effect of plastic eye surgery lasts only 5-7 years. Therefore, most of the patients here are people over 35 years of age with visible age-related deformities that cause significant discomfort to a person.
Another important point: blepharoplasty does not smooth out wrinkles in the corners of the eyes, also called "crow's feet". For these purposes, there are now various injections - from botulinum toxin to more natural vitamin cocktails based on hyaluronic acid. Today it is the easiest, a quick and painless way to get rid of fine wrinkles, not only around the eyes but also on the forehead, in the area of the nasolabial fold, between the eyebrows.
Age-related changes are not the only indication for plastic eye surgery
However, age as an indication for blepharoplasty is quite a relative criterion, as young people often turn to plastic surgeons who need eye plastic surgery against the background of premature signs of aging in this area. The early aging of this area in them can be due to the following reasons:
- genetic predisposition to rapid aging or to the formation of "bags" under the eyes;
- liver and kidney diseases;
- "Unhealthy" lifestyle: eating too salty foods, alcohol, smoking;
- harmful cosmetic habits, such as stretching the skin when applying creams, the habit of not washing off makeup, lack of proper cosmetic care.
If the young patient does not need to remove excess skin, the surgeon will prefer modern techniques for plastic eye surgery - transconjunctival blepharoplasty. This technique is the most non-traumatic and does not even require stitches. The only thing, this way, you can only remove fat deposits (bags under the eyes) in the upper and lower eyelids, without cutting other tissues.
To perform the manipulations, the plastic surgeon bends the eyelid, makes a millimeter puncture on the inside, which is called the conjunctiva, and removes through it fatty hernias, which cause the formation of bags under the eyes. The puncture, located on the mucosa, is tightened shortly after the operation without additional interventions, because here the tissues regenerate especially quickly. Usually after such an operation the patient is sent for discharge 1-1, 5 hours after the intervention.
Indications for plastic surgery for the eyes
- fatty hernias in the area of the upper and / or lower eyelid;
- "Bruises" under the eyes;
- swelling in the periorbital area;
- ptosis of the upper eyelid;
- wrinkles and excess skin around the eyes;
- asymmetry of the eyes (shape and incision);
- single crease in the upper eyelid area (typical for people with Asian appearance)
Methods for plastic eye surgery
In modern plastic surgery there are two main methods for performing blepharoplasty:
- Laser- the cuts are made with a laser beam;
- Surgically- "access" is opened with a scalpel.
Types of plastic surgery for eye correction
All interventions in plastic eye surgery last no more than an hour and a half. They are performed either under general anesthesia (preferably for circular blepharoplasty) or under local anesthesia based on adrenaline and 1-2 solutions of lidocaine. Within two hours after the operation, the patient must be in the clinic to rule out complications.
Sutures after eye plastic surgery are removed within 3-4 days - in the case of classic blepharoplasty, if the operation is performed transconjunctivally, they do not overlap at all.
After blepharoplasty, bruising and some swelling may continue around the eyes for 1 to 2 weeks. This is generally normal - you just have to wait for it.
Plastic surgery of the upper eyelid
It involves eye correction in the area of the upper eyelid. As a result, the "heavy" overhang is eliminated, the excess skin is removed. , the incision is sewn here with an internal suture and special thinnest threads, as a result of which within 1-2 months the scar becomes completely invisible even to the patient.
Plastic surgery of the lower eyelid and removal of bruises and bags under the eyes
In blepharoplasty of the lower eyelid, an incision is made 1-2 millimeters below the lash line. During the operation, the surgeon first cuts off some of the excess skin, then opens and removes the tissue from the fat sacs, which are fatty hernias. Sometimes the lower blepharoplasty, on the contrary, does not eliminate fat deposits, but slightly complements them, distributing them evenly over the "lower" area.
Then internal sutures are applied, which, as in the first case, after about 1-2 months completely fade and become completely invisible.
Circular blepharoplasty
This is a simultaneous correction of the lower and upper eyelids.
Plastic surgery with eye incision
This technique of plastic eye surgery is the most sought after among people with an Asian appearance. The intervention, also called cantoplasty, allows you to transform a single fold of the upper eyelid, typical of the Asian population, into a double fold, similar to the one we have.
During the operation of plastic surgery of the eye incision, the epicanthus (the characteristic overhang of the skin fold in the inner corner of the eye) is eliminated with the simultaneous formation of a double crescent-shaped fold. Excess fat around the eyes is also removed.
But Asian appearance is not the only indication for plastic eye surgery, that is, in addition to correcting the crease of the upper eyelid. With such an intervention you can correct the shape of the eyes, their incision, to tighten their lowered outer corners. Cantoplasty is no more traumatic than other types of blepharoplasty.
Recovery period after plastic eye surgery
On average, the recovery period takes 2 to 6 weeks. People who are not smokers and strictly follow all the postoperative recommendations of the surgeon can rely on the minimum time:
- for 7-10 days the patient should wear tinted glasses;
- for about 10-14 days you should stop wearing contact lenses in favor of glasses;
- avoid physical exertion, sudden movements, bending, this can cause tearing of the seams;
- you should give up cosmetic procedures for at least a month;
- makeup is allowed only 10 days after surgery.
Contraindications for plastic eye surgery
- cardiovascular diseases;
- colds and infectious diseases;
- oncology;
- diabetes;
- respiratory failure;
- liver and kidney diseases;
- chronic diseases in the acute stage;
- thyroid disease;
- mental disorders;
- blood clotting disorder;
- pregnancy and lactation
To identify the factors that prevent plastic eye surgery, the following tests are performed:
- general blood test;
- blood for coagulogram;
- blood chemistry;
- the cardiologist's conclusion based on the ECG;
- endocrinologist's conclusion;
- ultrasound of the abdominal organs;
- blood test for HIV;
- visit to a psychologist.
Price of plastic eye surgery
In recent years, the prices of plastic surgery have dropped significantly. This is mainly due to the technologicalization of this area, but not in any way by reducing the quality of services provided. Previously, plastic surgeons operated mainly with only one scalpel and according to outdated techniques, making large and deep incisions that left quite noticeable scars. Today, in place of these techniques, there are more affordable high-tech techniques that allow you to quickly and minimally invasively perform any surgical intervention. As a result, the cost of plastic surgery has become more affordable for ordinary people.