Man never liked his natural appearance, he always tried to change it. Facial skin color was adjusted using special creams, legs were visually lengthened using high shoes, dark hair was clarified with hydrogen peroxide. Most appearance-changing measures have a temporary effect. However, plastic surgery to enlarge the eyes makes it possible with just one manipulation to change the image for a rather long period.
The essence of the operation
The human eye is a very complex sensory organ of the visual system. It consists of muscles, tendons, nerves, very closely connected. An increase in the literal sense would mean a violation of integrity and, as a result, destruction of the organ. Therefore, this term refers to correction, modification, change in shape.
In Japan, an operation to increase the cut of the eyes is one of the most popular. And it was first proposed in 1839 by the German ophthalmologist Frederick August von Ammon. The essence of the operation is the plastic tissue of the conjunctiva through its separation and suturing to the corner of the skin incision.
As a result of performing eye plastics, the outlines of the paraorbital region are smoothed out, the number of folds, grooves decreases, the overhang of the skin and fat protrusions disappear. The look becomes more youthful and open. However, it must be understood that plastic surgery is not omnipotent. With its help, it is not possible to eliminate periodically appearing bags under the eyes and swelling, the cause of which is the presence of pathologies.
Types of eye augmentation surgery
In modern surgery, which corrects the aesthetic and functional defects of various tissues and organs, there are several methods for modeling the shape of the organs of vision. All of them have their own characteristics and indications.
- Blepharoplasty is an operation aimed at removing intraorbital fatty hernias and excess skin. If the cause of the overhang of the upper eyelids is the omission of the forehead tissues, then blepharoplasty is combined with forehead plastic.
- Cantoplasty is a plastic operation during which the angle of the palpebral fissure and the very shape of the eyes are modeled. The most commonly used lateral (correction of the outer corner of the eye) method. The operation allows you to get rid of bags under the eyes, change the section of the eyes, reduce the tone of the lower eyelid. Surgical manipulation can be performed not only for cosmetic purposes, but also for medical reasons: trachoma, ankyloblepharon, eyelid inversion.
- Cantopexy - plastic surgery to increase the cut of the eyes, changing its shape. With the help of the procedure, lower eyelid tightening, lifting and tension of the cantus (external thin tendons) are performed.
- Epicantoplasty - Europeanization of the upper eyelids, oriented to eliminate or reduce the severity of the skin folds in the place of the inner corner of the eyelid (epicanthus). Most often, the operation is performed by persons of the Mongoloid race who want to have a Europeanized section of the eyes.
In what cases is plastic prescribed
It is generally accepted that only rich people who want to look stunning do plastic on the face. In most cases, this is true. The operation to increase the size of the eyes helps to eliminate various age-related defects. After it is held, the look is rejuvenated, the face is transformed. But in addition to cosmetic goals, there are also medical indicators for surgical intervention. The main indications for surgery:
- Congenital prolapse of the lateral margin.
- Congenital and acquired narrowing of the palpebral fissure.
- Anthroponotic infectious disease of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eyes.
- The prolapse of the eyelids with a decrease in their vertical and horizontal sizes (blepharophimosis).
- Pathological fusion of the edges of the eyelids.
- Correction of a bulged round shape, resulting from myopia, thyrotoxicosis.
- Stretching the skin of the lower eyelids.
- Excess skin and fat on the upper eyelid.
- The presence of intraorbital fat.
- The desire to give the eyes an almond shape.
- Gradina (neoplasia) in the skinny eyelid, formed due to blockage and inflammation of the meibomian gland.
Contraindications
Plastic surgery to enlarge the eyes is a fairly popular procedure. If it is carried out for cosmetic purposes, then it is considered simple. Some medical centers or patients themselves do not conduct the necessary studies to reduce the cost of the operation, which reveal pathologies that are contraindications to the plastic of the visual organ. Meanwhile, in the presence of certain diseases, surgery is very risky. Health conditions in which eye plastic surgery is not recommended:
- Arterial hypertension.
- Diseases of the cardiovascular system.
- Violations of the hemostatic system.
- Pathology of the endocrine system.
- The presence of malignant neoplasms.
- Exacerbation of chronic diseases.
- Pregnancy.
- Inflammatory processes in the conjunctiva and eyelids.
- Increased intraocular pressure.
- Xerophthalmia (dry eye syndrome).
Also, the patient may be denied surgery if he has bronchial asthma, rheumatism, acute viral and bacterial infections.
Preparatory Activities
The doctor demonstrates before the eye enlargement surgery photos of the people to whom she was performed. The patient may express some of his wishes, which will necessarily be taken into account. The doctor also warns about all possible complications and that the result does not always live up to expectations. If the patient agrees with everything and is firmly set for eye plastic surgery, preparation for surgery begins. It includes the following activities:
- General examination by an ophthalmologist.
- Biomicroscopy of the eye using a slit lamp. The examination allows to identify pathological changes of various genesis. And also to detect pathological proliferation of blood vessels, anomalies in the structure, hemorrhage zone. The procedure is non-invasive and performed without special training.
- Consultation of a therapist is prescribed in the presence of concomitant diseases.
- Laboratory blood tests: clinical and biochemical analyzes. Some medical centers conduct a blood test for infections: syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B, C.
- General urine analysis.
- Fluorography.
If no contraindications have been identified, an operation is prescribed, usually the next day or after 2-3 days. Highly qualified plastic surgeons are being recorded for several months in advance.
Three hours before plasty, you should refuse to eat and limit your water intake. In some cases, the doctor may prescribe antiallergic or sedatives.
Execution technique
Eye enlargement surgery is performed under sterile conditions. The visual organs and the area around them are treated with an antiseptic solution. The procedure is performed under local infiltration anesthesia.
To lengthen and expand the palpebral fissure, an equilateral triangle with a side length of 8 mm is cut out in the outer corner of the eyelids. Its base should be a continuation of the palpebral fissure. Then, the tarsoorbital fascia and circular muscles of the outer edge of the orbit are vertically incised. Tires are applied to the resulting wound. The conjunctiva is sutured to the corner of the formed triangle. The defect is closed by suturing the connective membrane covering the eye from the outside with the skin. The wound is treated with an antiseptic, an antibiotic is instilled into the intersut cracks, a sterile dressing is applied.
Complications
After surgery to increase the incision in the eyes, pain is almost not a concern. The face is marked with swelling, redness, bruising, and tearing. All these manifestations are considered the norm and pass on their own within 2 weeks. But unhealthy complications may occur. These include:
- Conjunctival inflammation.
- Wound infection.
- Divergence of seams.
- Asymmetry.
- Visual impairment.
- Diplopia.
- Orbital hemorrhage.
If at least one of the symptoms appears, you should immediately call a doctor and describe the situation. Self-medication can be dangerous and lead to loss of vision.
The effect after plastic
Positive results can be observed already a month after the procedure. But the main effect will be visible only after 2-3 months.
- After surgery, eye enlargement (before and after in the photo) does not overhang the upper eyelid.
- The number of wrinkles will noticeably decrease.
- The look will become more expressive.
- If a slight asymmetry was observed before the operation, then it will be eliminated.
- The "blue" around the eyes will disappear.
- Bags will remain only in memories.
Eye Surgery Cost
As you know, the most expensive medical services in Moscow. The cost of the procedure depends on many factors: the popularity of the clinic, the professionalism of surgeons, the use of expensive equipment and medicines. The average cost of eye enlargement surgery:
- Cantopexy - 42,000 rubles.
- Cantoplasty - 58 000 rubles.
- Blepharoplasty - 102,000 rubles.
- Epicantoplasty - 45 500 rubles.
The operation certainly changes the eyes. Before deciding to take this step, you need to think about whether it is worth it. Indeed, the “new” sizes may not fit into the “old” face at all. Well, if the result is amazing, you need to remember that the best is the enemy of the good and stop on one procedure.