Introduction to Blepharoplasty

For many people in society, having a beautiful and refreshing face is very important. In today's world, maintaining the health of the body and the freshness of the skin has a special place. Many of your personality traits are reflected by the way you look and dress in society. If you are one of those people who care a lot about their face and body and are diligent in maintaining the freshness and health of their skin, you can be sure that the people around you will feel pleasant and pleasant to hang out with you. In this article, we discussed one of the important parts of the face, which is considered one of the main aesthetic elements of humans and has a significant impact on your face, and we have decided to guide you in maintaining the beauty and health of the face with a detailed explanation about eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty).

Who do eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)?

Most Iranian people have long and beautiful eyes due to having an Asian face. In addition, many women add to their beauty and attractiveness by doing different make-up on their eyelids and eyelashes. But with the passage of time and age, the skin of the body naturally and unintentionally becomes loose and droopy. According to the researchers, the gravity of the earth and the decrease in body metabolism are the main factors of this happening.

Eyelids are one of the parts that change due to aging. Drooping of the upper eyelids due to the weakening of the eyelid muscles, the formation of fat layers under the eyelids, and the appearance of wrinkles around the eyes are among the issues that occur after increasing life. The mentioned cases cause a tired and sad state to be reflected on people's faces, so this problem can be solved by doing a small beauty procedure and can greatly help in rejuvenating the face.

Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) is a common and easy operation that eliminates drooping eyelids and puffiness under the eyes. During this procedure, by removing excess fat and skin from the upper and lower eyelids, drooping eyelids and puffiness around the eyes are removed. In addition to making your eyelids younger and more beautiful, this procedure will improve the vision of people who have not had good vision due to drooping eyelids by removing the excess skin.

This surgery is outpatient and the person can return to normal life very quickly. Before surgery, you must consult with a cosmetic specialist to determine the area to be operated on. Because four eyelids are not necessarily operated, but maybe only one or two eyelids need surgery. There are differences in performing eyelid surgery according to the upper or lower eyelid, which we will discuss further.

What should be done before eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)?

In the beginning, you should find a plastic surgeon who is also a specialist in eye surgery. Do this with lots of research and consultation and choose your doctor carefully. Because the success of the operation depends on the ability of the surgeon. In order to have a successful blepharoplasty so that the scars are not visible and the shape of the eyelids is more beautiful than before, be sure to visit an experienced doctor.

After choosing a doctor, communicate your wishes clearly and honestly with the doctor so that he understands your expectations from the blepharoplasty procedure. The specialist doctor should study your medical history including: surgeries you have done in the past years, diseases and allergies you have and medications you are taking. Then the doctor must perform a physical examination of the client.

At first, the eyelids are measured and the tear production test is taken. Then, the peripheral range of vision is checked by performing optometry. Some experts plan what is going to happen in practice by photographing the eyelids from different angles.

During the preparation phase for eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), the specialist advises you to avoid taking medications that increase bleeding for a while. Aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen and some herbal supplements have this feature. You should also coordinate with someone to accompany you.

Because despite the fact that the operation is outpatient, your eyesight will be affected for a few days and you will not be able to walk or drive without a companion. If you have a habit of smoking, you should stop for a few weeks before the operation. Because cigarette smoke prolongs your healing process. In addition, it is better not to be around smokers for a while after the operation.

How is eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) performed?

As mentioned earlier, the surgery differs depending on whether the eyelid is up or down. In general, blepharoplasty is performed in three ways, which we explain here.

upper eyelid surgery

The upper eyelid loses its elasticity with age. Also, the accumulation of fat under the eyebrow causes the eyelid to droop more. By making incisions parallel to the folds of the eyelid, the surgeon removes fat and some skin. Because of the folds above the eyelid, the suture site and scar cannot be seen after the operation. Sometimes the tissue is removed by laser.

lower eyelid surgery

This part of eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) is performed to remove puffiness under the eyes and eliminate wrinkles. Some specialists make an incision under the eyelashes to remove fat bags and remove excess skin. In another method, the specialist removes the excess skin by making incisions inside the eyelid. With this method, the surgeon is not able to remove the excess skin, but the marks of the surgery will not be seen in any way.

upper eyelid puff surgery

This surgery is suitable in East Asia and for people with barbaric eyes. In this operation model, the surgeon creates an artificial fold by only cutting the upper part of the eyelid and removing a small part of the skin, which adds to the beauty of the upper eyelid.

Possible complications and risks of eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)

When your operation is over, you will definitely have blurred vision for a while. This blurring is due to the oil ointment that is poured into the eye during the operation. Also, sensitivity to light, puffy and numb eyelids, double vision and pain in the area around the eyes are very likely. Your eyes will be bruised and black for a few days after the operation. You have to be patient to see the result of surgery. Sometimes the result of blepharoplasty is determined after a few months.

Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) is not a difficult operation. But if the surgeon does not have much skill in performing the operation and does not perform this task with great care, one or more problems may occur. Maybe the eyelid lift causes eyelid problems and prevents the eyelids from closing completely. There is also the possibility of dry tear glands in rare cases. A clumsy operation also leads to the possibility of scar formation and a deformed stitch place.

Bad practice increases the possibility of damage to eye muscles. If a person does not follow the necessary care after the operation, there is a possibility of infection, bleeding, turning back of the eyelid and damage to vision. Serious injuries may require re-surgery on the eyelid.

What care is necessary after the operation?

After finishing the operation and leaving the recovery room, put an ice pack on your eyes every hour for ten minutes. Repeat this until the end of the night and use the ice pack four or five times the next day. It is very important to keep the eyes clean during recovery. Be sure to use the ointments and eyeliner prescribed by the doctor continuously.

Avoid lifting heavy objects, swimming, wearing contact lenses and vigorous activities for about two weeks. As mentioned earlier, avoid smoking during the recovery period and avoid rubbing the eyelids despite possible itching and burning.

Usually, after one week to ten days, you can go to the doctor to open the stitches, and after two weeks you will be able to return to normal life. After eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), it is better to have a nurse help you with things like driving and other daily activities.

Tips you should know about eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)

• This surgery has no special restrictions, but it is better to perform eyelid surgery after the age of 30
• The duration of surgery depends on the complexity of the operation. Sometimes blepharoplasty takes half an hour and sometimes it takes up to 3 hours.
• After the operation, the person will be under the influence of anesthetic drugs for a few hours, but after that for 2 to 3 days, he must use prescribed painkillers to reduce pain.
• In addition to blepharoplasty, you can remove all the wrinkles on your face by performing an eyebrow lift or a full face lift. Also, injections under the eyes and plasma methods are short-term treatments that can be done instead of eyelid surgery.
• There is no operation without scars and scars. But if your surgeon is a skilled plastic specialist, he can perform the operation in such a way that the scars are hidden in the natural folds of the eyelid.
• After a few years of eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), there is a possibility of eyelid drooping and fat accumulation, and you have the possibility of repeating the surgery.

After a week of the operation, you can use cosmetics again, and after two weeks you can use contact lenses, but be sure to consult your doctor.