Eyelid aesthetic

What is Eyelid Surgery? How is it Done? Is Eyelid Surgery Harmful?

What is Eyelid Surgery?

Eyelid surgery, medically known as blepharoplasty, is a procedure that reduces fat bags in the eyelids, treats eyelid drooping, and provides a younger and more rested appearance around the eyes. With increasing age or genetic predispositions, sagging of the eyelid skin, prominence of fat bags, and consequent tired and aged appearance of the eye area can occur.

Why is Eyelid Surgery Done?

The most common problems observed in upper eyelids with advancing age are eyelid drooping, excess skin, and fat accumulation. These conditions can make a person appear older and tired than they actually are, and in advanced cases, they can even affect vision. A thorough examination before aesthetic eyelid surgery is crucial because there may be many accompanying pathological conditions along with excess eyelid skin. Detecting these accompanying conditions beforehand can allow for the correction of different pathologies in the treatment plan and can also prevent potential unwanted outcomes.

How is Eyelid Surgery Done?

Upper eyelid surgery can be performed under local anesthesia in individuals with appropriate general health conditions and can generally be completed within half an hour. Excess eyelid skin and, if necessary, fat can be easily removed, and the skin is closed with very fine stitches. After the procedure, a simple dressing is applied, but the eyelids are not completely closed. On the first day after the procedure, this dressing is removed and replaced with small bands that can easily be camouflaged with glasses, making the eyelids comfortable. It is possible to take a shower with warm water two days later. Fine stitches are removed after about five or six days, and the next day, makeup can be applied. This allows returning to school or work. Most of the scars from aesthetic eyelid surgery are hidden in the fold of the eyelid and diminish significantly after some time.

What is Lower Eyelid Surgery?

The most common problem in the lower eyelids is fat bulging, and sometimes

How is Lower Eyelid Surgery Done?

Lower eyelid aesthetic surgeries are also procedures that can be performed under local anesthesia and can generally be completed in about an hour. After removing fat bags in the lower eyelid, excess skin is corrected, and the skin is closed with fine stitches. Unlike removing excess skin from the lower eyelid, it is more of an operation correcting adipose tissues. The incision for surgery is made a level just below the eyelashes. After the eyelid surgery, a simple dressing is applied, and this dressing does not completely cover the eyelids. This dressing is removed the day after the procedure and replaced with small, thin strips that can be easily camouflaged with glasses and become comfortable. A warm shower can be taken on the second day. Fine stitches are removed on the sixth day, and the next day makeup can. In this way, it is possible to return to school or work.

Effects After Eyelid Aesthetic Surgery

After eyelid surgery, some bruising and swelling can be expected for approximately two weeks, but discomfort such as pain can be prevented with medications. Sensitivity to light or tearing of the eyes may continue for a while after eyelid surgery. It is advisable to avoid strenuous physical activities for about two to three weeks.

Alternative Treatments for Lower Eyelids

For issues such as skin wrinkles in the lower eyelids, treatments like skin exfoliation and smoothing peels, laser procedures can be performed during the fall and winter seasons. These treatments can also reduce discoloration around the eyes. Injecting suitable filler materials into the hollow areas in a ring shape under the eyes is one of the alternative treatments that could be considered.