Blepharoplasty, eyelid surgery
Blepharoplasty gives the eyes a more relaxed, rested appearance. As light is once again captured by the iris, blue or light eyes regain a new radiance!
Both men and women can benefit from eye surgery
These people consult us for tired, weighed-down, darkened eyes. Over time, the thin skin of the eyelids loses its tone. The upper eyelids droop, patients widen their eyes to compensate, and the lower eyelids wither, revealing wrinkles and bags under the eyes. Sometimes we see younger patients in the family who all have bags under their eyes from the age of 30, or heavy upper eyelids.
Clinical examination
The clinical examination is used to assess the surgical procedure, and in particular to explain the scars planned. For example, in the case of lower eyelid surgery, it is necessary to assess whether any fat needs to be removed, and depending on the amount of skin to be removed, a scarless technique ( transconjunctival approach ) or a subciliary approach(under the eyelashes) may be used. A prior ophthalmological examination may be recommended to identify any pathology that may contraindicate eyelid surgery.
The operation
The procedure takes between 30 minutes and 1 hour. The operation is generally performed under local anaesthetic. The patient enters the clinic an hour or two before the procedure and leaves the same evening.
Post-operative care
Pain is easily managed with analgesics. Saline drops are prescribed for a few days to protect the eyes, which may be a little irritated. Cool compresses or cold glasses are recommended immediately after the procedure, and can even be brought to the clinic for immediate use. Depending on the extent of the procedure, the patient may experience some bruising. This varies greatly from patient to patient. Sutures are removed 5 days after the operation. In the case of scarless blepharoplasty, there are no threads to remove. A few days off work are to be expected, although some patients work the very next day wearing sunglasses. The change can be seen very quickly, and the final result will be seen as the edema melts away. Scar massage may be recommended when scars extend to the side of the most pronounced lower eyelids.
■ DID YOU KNOW?
How do I know whether to use tensor threads or blepharoplasty for eye treatment?
I regularly see patients in my practice who already have an idea of the procedure they would like to undergo. But often, it’s not the most appropriate one for their problem. Remember that a practitioner is not just an expert in the technique you’re considering, but truly an advisor who is there to guide you to achieve the best and, of course, most satisfying results. This time, I’m talking about the difference between tensor threads and blepharoplasty, which can achieve excellent results in opening the eyes and lifting the tail of the eyebrow.
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