What does upper eyelid plasty involve?

Eyelid plasty is preceded by a qualifying examination, at which an ophthalmic surgeon evaluates the possibility and scope of the procedure. After ruling out contraindications and a positive qualification result, the patient chooses an available date for the procedure.

The indication for blepharoplasty is visual discomfort resulting from upper eyelid skin laxity.

What does an eyelid plastic surgery look like?

Eyelid plasty is performed on an outpatient basis, under local anesthesia. This means that after the procedure, the patient/ patient goes home. The entire procedure including preparation and rest, depending on the predetermined scope, It takes about 1 to 1.5 hours. After 7 days, the stitches are removed at the follow-up visit .

Eyelid plastic surgery begins with the surgeon marking the eyelid crease line. This will make it difficult to see the well-hidden traces of surgical interference in the natural folds after the correction. After anesthetizing the surgical field, the doctor removes excess skin and, if necessary, fat deposits in the eyelids. Fine sutures are then used, further minimizing the visibility of the traces of surgery. Eyelid plasty ends with the application of ointment and sterile dressings.

Important information

  • Medications that affect blood clotting should be discontinued for at least 7 days. These include, for example, drugs containing acetylsalicylic acid and drugs from the beta-blocker group. The possibility of discontinuing medications used chronically should necessarily be consulted with the attending physician.

  • Optional: before the operation, it is worth taking vitamin C and rutin to strengthen the tightness of blood vessels. This can prevent possible bruising in the eye area.

  • Makeup and false eyelashes – you should come to the treatment without makeup and complementary eyelashes.

  • Transportation – it is advisable to arrange transportation from the clinic and a companion in advance, as immediately after the procedure the patient/you have a limited field of vision due to the bandages on the eyes.

Contraindications
for upper eyelid plasty

  • Medications that affect blood clotting (blood thinners), which the patient / patient cannot stop, and chronic inflammatory conditions of the body.

  • HIFU and plasma treatments are an absolute contraindication only if there was scarring of the tissue after they were performed, or if the procedure was performed more than once. Otherwise, it is necessary to wait about six months before undergoing eyelid plastic surgery.

  • Untreated infections in the body can affect the recovery process, so it is important that the body is not weakened on the day of surgery.

  • Botox of the eye area to lift the eyebrows – is a contraindication until the effect of the preparation ceases (usually 6 months).

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