Blepharoplasty
Restoring the Youthful Appearance of the Face
The eyelids and the area around the eyes are the first facial features to show signs of aging due to the skin's relaxation and the accumulation of fat, leading to eyelid ptosis, under-eye bags, or dark circles. These signs create a tired, aged, and sad appearance, losing the youthful and firm look of the face.
Blepharoplasty is the surgical procedure that corrects these problems, whether on the upper eyelid, the lower eyelid, or both. In the case of upper eyelid surgery, when there is excess skin or significant fat accumulation, the excess skin or fat is removed. The incision is made in the upper eyelid fold, and the procedure is performed under local anesthesia. Recovery takes about 4 days, with stitches removed, allowing the patient to return to their daily activities within three to four days. The patient will not experience significant pain but may notice some swelling, which subsides with proper treatment.
For the lower eyelid, when there is excess skin, it is removed, while the fat is repositioned rather than being removed. The surgery is performed under sedation or general anesthesia and lasts about one to one and a half hours. After the surgery, the swelling decreases with appropriate treatment, and the patient can return to work after about a week. The final results of the procedure are visible approximately one month after the surgery.
A new technique for blepharoplasty offers an alternative solution for the lower eyelid. In this method, there is no incision on the lower eyelid, but rather a very small incision on the conjunctiva, through which the fat is elevated and placed in the correct position. This method avoids visible scarring and offers a faster recovery compared to traditional techniques.
