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Upper blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, is an effective surgical procedure that gives your eyes a more vibrant, vibrant, and youthful appearance. Our eyes are one of the most striking features on our faces and reflect our personality. However, over time, aging, gravity, and genetic factors can cause significant changes to occur around the eyes. These changes can give a person a tired, aged appearance.
With age, the following changes occur in the eyelids:
Decreased skin elasticity
Sagging and loosening of the skin
Displacement of fatty tissue
Eyelid bags or swelling
Pigment changes
Eyelid drooping over the eye due to excess skin accumulation
This situation can lead not only to aesthetic problems but also to functional problems such as a narrowing of the field of view.
Upper eyelid surgery involves removing sagging, loose, or excess skin and, if necessary, removing excess fat. The goal is to achieve a more youthful, dynamic, and aesthetically pleasing eye appearance. The surgical incision is placed in the natural crease of the eyelid, minimizing the visibility of scars.
This procedure is usually performed comfortably under local anesthesia with light sedation. Because patients can open and close their eyes during surgery, the surgeon can achieve more symmetrical and natural results.
Eyelid surgery can be performed for both aesthetic and functional reasons. You may be a good candidate if you:
If there is significant sagging of the eyelids
If the upper eyelid skin falls over the eyelashes
If your field of vision is restricted
If you have eye fatigue, a feeling of heaviness or aesthetic concerns
However, some health conditions may make this procedure unsuitable for you. Those with the following health problems may be at higher risk:
Severe dry eye problem
Thyroid diseases
Uncontrolled diabetes
Upper blepharoplasty can often be performed in conjunction with other procedures, particularly:
Drooping eyelid (ptosis) surgery
Eyebrow lift procedure
Lower eyelid aesthetics (lower blepharoplasty)
Eyelid filler
Double eyelid aesthetics (Asian type blepharoplasty)
Canthoplasty
Drooping eyebrows cause excess skin to accumulate on the upper eyelid. Therefore, some patients may require not only a blepharoplasty but also a brow lift.
Recovery from upper eyelid surgery is generally quick and comfortable. You may experience mild bruising and swelling for the first 7–10 days. However, vision is not impaired during this time, and an eye bandage is not necessary. Stitches are usually removed after one week (or self-dissolving stitches can be used).
Things to consider during the recovery process:
Keep your head up
Apply ice compress
Protect yourself from the sun
Follow your doctor's recommendations exactly.
The scars become almost invisible over time because they are hidden in the natural line of the eyelid.
This surgery may be recommended if the eyelid skin droops over the eyelashes, if the field of vision is narrowed, or if you have aesthetic concerns around the eyes.
Yes, excess skin can restrict vision in some patients. This procedure can provide both better vision and aesthetic improvement.
The results are long-lasting, but the aging process continues. They can last an average of 8–10 years.
Because the surgical incision is made in the natural crease of the eyelid, the scars become unnoticeable over time.