They say that the eyes are a mirror of the soul. So it happens that this very mirror distorts reality. There are still 18 people in the shower, and bags under the eyes, wrinkles and clear skin indicate old age. Many do not notice these changes right up to some tipping point. This may be a friend’s careless remark, a place that the girl will give in to transport, indifference in the eyes of a potential boyfriend. Can blepharoplasty be the answer? Reviews are encouraging to believe this option.
The essence of the problem
Bags under the eyes, or a hernia of the eyelids, concern both men and women. Moreover, this is not even an age-related problem, but rather a consequence of hard work, improper drinking regimen, chronic fatigue and other unpleasant moments. Well, if the problem is detected at an early stage. Then tea lotions, creams and masks can help. If the diagnosis is late, then it's time to think about medical manipulations.
Blepharoplasty has become a fairly popular procedure. Reviews about her leave people of different incomes and social status. In essence, this procedure solves the problem of a tired look and significantly prolongs the youth of the skin. The manipulation itself is simple, but still requires local anesthesia. In time, it takes several hours.
Of course, it’s scary to trust the doctor with the most vulnerable part of your body - the eyes. But the promised results beckon with their intimacy. The skin around the eyes is the most tender and thin, and therefore it ages faster. But what a shame if her condition worsened due to her own careless attitude to herself, and not from her age!
Procedure in all its glory
So what is blepharoplasty? Photos "before" and "after", reviews and the availability of procedures in clinics - all these are arguments in favor of such an experience. But what lies in the process of the operation itself? We must start with the fact that this is the most popular procedure in aesthetic plastic surgery.
The skin around the eyes is subtle and highly vulnerable, as it does not have a fat layer. Due to this anatomical structure, there is no possibility of accumulation of fluid under the skin, which entails the omission of the upper eyelid. As a result, small, but very noticeable wrinkles appear. Removing them with cosmetics is almost impossible, so blepharoplasty of the eyelids comes to the rescue. Testimonials help classify the varieties of the procedure. This is a lift of the upper eyelid, expanding the field of view of a person; this is a correction of the lower eyelid; this is a lift of the upper and lower eyelids together or the so-called circular lift; this is a change in the cut of the eyes.
Start from the top
Upper eyelid surgery is performed under local anesthesia, so you won’t feel any pain, but you won’t be able to disconnect. This procedure is indicated for skin rejuvenation, as over time it loses collagen and elastin. In what cases is such an option relevant?
Firstly, in cases where skin bags hang over the eyes, which gives a tired look, it ages and really freaks. Secondly, when there are tangible problems with applying make-up. That is, you have made up your eyes, and during the day, the makeup is erased and rolled into folds. Finally, thirdly, when hernias or so-called bags appear due to the abundant use of fluid at night.
Lower eyelid problems
Surely you noted the fact that the skin of the lower eyelid is even thinner than that of the upper. It is closer to the center of the eye, and touching it should be completely neat. The muscle layer is located directly under the skin and is separated by a membrane from the fat layer.
If you abuse makeup, do not follow the drinking regime and rub your eyes when tired, then muscle tissue and orbital septum will quickly lose their tone and sag. When the tissues are weakened, fatty deposits may appear in their place, which will lead to puffiness and bags under the eyes.
Plastic surgery of the lower eyelid is suitable for potential patients with excess skin under the eyes. The operation takes place when cutting the outer edge of the lower eyelid. Along with body fat, excess skin and sometimes a piece of muscle tissue are removed. An internal tightening of the lower eyelid is indicated in the presence of fatty deposits, but without excess skin. The technique involves one incision on a thin shell of the surface of the eyelid.
Special occasion
Very often people who want to correct Asian eyes contact the clinic. Nevertheless, the European type of person is considered the standard throughout the world, so that all over the world people change their appearance in order to look more like Slavs.
Asian section of the eye has a feature in which the fibers are attached to the cartilage, but not to the skin. Therefore, there are no natural lines that make the eyes open. During the operation, the doctor artificially creates a crease on the eyelid, retreating a few mm from the edge of the eyelashes. At the same time, excess subcutaneous fat and circular muscle are removed. The section of the eyes, however, does not change, so no changes in appearance are envisaged.
Round
If the problem lies in the state of the upper and lower eyelids at the same time, then it is worth choosing a circular type of correction. Such an operation requires general anesthesia, in which the patient is immersed in sleep. All work takes about two hours with an eye on the complexity of the defects to be fixed.
What indications does circular blepharoplasty have? Reviews about it are mostly positive, since the results are striking. A lift will help in the presence of excess skin folds both above and below the eye, with fatty hernias, bags, and bruises under the eyes. The look as a result becomes open, fresh and rested.
There is a method
Of course, before deciding on an operation, it is worth knowing in more detail what blepharoplasty of the eyelids is. Photos "before" and "after", reviews and other important aspects are of interest to both the potential client and his relatives. But the methods seem complicated to many. Is it really?
It all depends on the testimony and desires of the patient choosing eyelid surgery. The methods differ in the nature of the intervention and, of course, in the final result. There are no right and wrong methods, since the goals and characteristics of an organism are individual in each particular case. The reviews after blepharoplasty in the classic version are quite positive, since the procedure itself is generally simple. The doctor makes an incision on the outer skin and through it removes excess fat or evenly distributes it throughout the entire eyelid. As a result of the operation, the overhanging and stretched skin is removed, plus, the surgeon can tighten the skin by fixing it to certain "anchors" and thus lifting the soft tissues of the lower eyelid.
There is a seamless correction method, which is considered a recent discovery in plastic surgery. The technique has several advantages - surgical intervention is performed through the mucous membrane of the lower eyelid, there are no postoperative scars, the eye section does not change, and the sutures are not needed. In the upper eyelid, this method does not work, since it is too mobile. When blinking, the skin develops, and after 35 years, its elasticity decreases.
Also, a laser correction method is used without incisions, in which punctures are made on the conjunctiva, and hernias are removed through them. The operation takes place under local anesthesia, there are no traces left and you can be discharged in a couple of hours.
Finally, the injection technique is relevant for people who are panicky afraid of surgeons. With its help, you can correct the upper and lower eyelids, getting rid of circles, wrinkles and bruises under the eyes. In the process, an injection is introduced that cancels or delays surgical measures. A cream with an anesthetic effect is pre-applied, so that discomfort is eliminated.
Who should try, and who should not?
Of course, blepharoplasty is primarily indicated for patients with severe age-related changes. Reviews of the operated patients are full of emotions, because after the operation unsightly bags under the lower eyelids disappear, overhanging folds above the cilia, dark circles and “chicken legs” at the outer edge.
However, not everyone can resort to this method of rejuvenation. For example, menstruation will be a temporary contraindication, since it entails excessive hemorrhage. Girls with eyelash tattoos should also abstain, as well as people with pronounced pigmentation around the eyes. If you are sick, postpone the operation until complete recovery.
Process has begun
How is the operation done? First, the doctor makes markings with a pencil on the skin. This procedure is necessary for the correct course of the procedure. You are immersed in general anesthesia or use local anesthesia with numbness of the tissues around the eyes. With the latter option, you will not fall asleep, but just relax. For lovers of everything to control is the best option.
The doctor puts a protective plate on the eye that resembles a contact lens. Now an incision is made under the eyelashes of the century. The surgeon exposes the muscle by lifting the orbital septum. So he opens the fat "pantries" and removes them or redistributes to reduce swelling under the eyes. At the end of the operation, excess skin is removed and the incision is sutured with special absorbable sutures.
To prevent swelling and reduce pain, a special dropper is placed on the patient and a cooling dressing is applied. The whole procedure takes a quarter of an hour. That's all blepharoplasty! Reviews, photos and further rehabilitation are a separate story for each patient. Still, no one canceled the possible pain, bruises and swelling after the operation . So, painkillers and cold compresses may be needed for comfort.
Hematomas begin to pass only on the tenth day. And just after this period it is allowed to apply make-up. But you can evaluate a full-fledged result only after a month. This time you need to follow the doctor’s recommendations, that is, to minimize physical activity, do not watch TV and do not strain your eyes. Plus you need to use a special cream for speedy healing.
A spoon of tar
You can not ignore the possible complications that occur after surgery. In particular, lower blepharoplasty reviews are absolutely polar, as some patients have had to deal with detachment of the lower eyelid. However, there is no tight fit to the eyeball. Obviously, there is little visually pleasant, but the phenomenon disappears in a couple of weeks.
Also, with a poorly performed operation, an eversion of the lower eyelid and a change in the shape of the eye are found. Occasionally, conjunctivitis can appear nervous, which, however, can be treated with simple care at home.