Blepharoplasty

Age progression, genetic factors, smoking, insomnia, fatigue, stress, etc. can cause deformities in the eyelid and surrounding structures. Procedures to correct changes due to factors are evaluated on eyelid aesthetics.

Skin sagging, fat bags, lower eyelid sagging, low eyebrow, low eyelid are problems caused by these reasons. Upper and lower eyelid aesthetics are applied to correct these problems. There may be skin sagging, fat pockets, subcutaneous fat accumulations in the upper and lower eyelids. In eyelid aesthetic procedures, excess skin and fat pockets are removed. If there are holes and sunken areas around the eyes, fat packs can be placed in these areas. If there is a droopy eyelid, the procedure to be performed is ptosis surgery. If there is low eyebrow, eyebrow lift can also be applied. In other words, the procedures to be performed are determined according to the needs of the patient without changing the natural appearance.

How is Eyelid Aesthetics Performed?

Aesthetic eyelid surgery is an operation performed especially when there is excess skin on the eyelid. This operation can be performed over time, either due to genetic factors or due to problems in the process of wear and tear of the skin on the eyelid. Lower eyelid aesthetics is performed in people with loose lower eyelid structure. The eye area may lose its elasticity due to genetic factors, environmental factors, aging, stress and smoking. This procedure treatment can be applied surgically. Before the treatment, the whole face of the person is evaluated as a whole. Only sagging skin can be removed, if there are fat pockets or especially in patients with prominent tear ducts in the lower eyelid, the tear duct is filled with fat bundles and a smoother appearance is obtained in the lower part. In the eyelid aesthetic procedure, incisions are made in the folds of the upper and lower eyelids at the conjunctival or ciliary border level.

At What Age Is Eyelid Aesthetics (Blepharoplasty) Performed?

There is no age limit in eyelid aesthetic procedure. Because, depending on genetic factors, some patients may have excess skin or fatty bags on the eyelids even in their twenties and aesthetics may be required. Of course, aesthetic surgery is not recommended at a young age. As the age progresses, excess skin or bag formation and treatment of the eyelids become more intensive. It depends on the patient. However, in general, it will be more appropriate to be applied at advanced ages.

How Long Does Recovery After Blepharoplasty (eyelid aesthetics) Take?

There is a healing process of approximately 10 days after eyelid aesthetics. This process is until the stitches are removed. Swelling and bruises develop in this process. During the first two days, this can be quite difficult for the patient. There is no serious pain. In the later process, these swellings and bruises begin to decrease. Usually by the end of the first week, they almost disappear. On the 10th day, the swelling and bruises on the eyelid are removed and the procedure is completed in this way.

Is Blepharoplasty Surgery (Eyelid Aesthetics) Permanent?

Aesthetic eyelid surgery can actually be determined according to the wear and tear process of the person. If the skin has a very flexible structure, if the person smokes, if there are genetic factors, the person may need eyelid aesthetics over time. After the procedure, the patient will not need another procedure for at least 10 years.

Who is Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Aesthetics) Performed?

Aesthetics of the eyelids may vary according to the person’s demand. It can be applied in cases of excess skin, fatty bags or in cases that cause the patient to look tired. Sometimes, depending on the patient’s request, although the excess eyelid is very small in some patients, the patient may feel discomfort and may want to have it removed. In this case, it can be applied. In general, eyelid operations are performed if the excess fat pockets on the skin are very prominent and the patient has conditions that cause fatigue.