Each of us is familiar from the childhood with a truth the "the eyes are a mirror of the soul." To challenge it is meaningless, but for some reason, taking care of the soul, the inner world, we sometimes forget about the mirror.
It is known that the area around the eyes is aging most rapidly, and eventually, a "mirror" reflects not the state he lives with what - disturbed the harmony which we so desperately seek.
However, lowering the lyrics, you can select another problem - drooping eyelids with age - does not look aesthetically pleasing and just spoil the mood when you look at its real reflection in the mirror.
Fortunately, blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) can solve this problem. Surgery on the eyelids change eliminates the signs of age changes and helps rejuvenate literally before our eyes.
But it`s worth noting that it is - not a single indication. Blepharoplasty will help eliminate congenital and acquired defects of age, for example, get rid of the "heavy" eyelids or bags under the eyes, and lowered outer corners of eyes. In addition, this cosmetic surgery can help change the shape or the shape of the eyes, if you are unhappy with it decisively.
What age is optimal for blepharoplasty?
Rejuvenating surgery recommended for obvious age-related changes that were formed wrinkles and excess skin or herniation of the upper eyelid, were "bags" form in the area of the lower eyelid. That is, such operations are suitable for patients of 40 years. However, the younger patients also address with their problems. For them, blepharoplasty is a way to remove aesthetic defect, change the shape or the shape of the eyes. Sometimes this is due to the need for the presence of congenital hernias fat under the eyes, then the operation can be performed with a 18-year-olds. What is the surgery duration?First of all, we should know that blepharoplasty is less traumatic surgery, but is preferably carried out under general anesthesia, that is under anesthesia. This requirement is dictated by the need for total relaxation muscles around the eyes (the circular muscles of the eye) and the comfort of the patient during surgery, as the eye area is very sensitive, and even the injection of a local anesthetic is extremely unpleasant. The duration of operation of one century correction is 15 to 30 minutes and depends on the level of intervention, its age and the degree of difficulty or anatomical changes that need to be corrected. Thus, the average duration of the rejuvenation surgery- upper and lower eyelids plasty takes about 1-1.5 hours. Operating sections are arranged such that they are not visible after healing, as are natural folds in relief and age. After suturing incisions cosmetic seam, they are sealed with thin strips of special sterile breathable non-allergenic adhesive, which does not interfere with opening the eye, but prevents stretching and trauma seams, which gives the maximum cosmetic effect after healing. The eyelids have cold packages imposed for 1.5-2 hours. After 4-6 hours after surgery, the patient can leave the clinic. The stitches are removed 4-5 days after surgery. Easy bruising and swelling of the tissues can be kept from 7 to 10 days, but 5 days after surgery is allowed to apply make-up on the eye area.
What one shouldn’t expect from blepharoplasty?
Those referring to the plastic surgeon should immediately know a few important things about blepharoplasty.
Firstly, eyelid surgery does not solve the problem of facial wrinkles around the eyes. For this problem, of course, there are other solutions, such as using injection techniques to reduce muscle activity, improving elasticity and turgor of the skin around the eyes.
Secondly, eyelid surgery is contraindicated in diseases of the skin around the eyes.
And most importantly, remember that the anti-aging effect after a blepharoplasty is maintained up to 7 years. Experts do not recommend repeating blepharoplasty often than 3 times in a lifetime.
And now take a closer look to the types of blepharoplasty.
