Plastic surgery does not always end successfully. Complications can occur even without obvious prerequisites, under a certain set of circumstances. Sometimes unpleasant consequences can be corrected with the help of repeated surgical intervention, most often paid. In some cases, complications remain with the patient for life and cannot be corrected. Unsuccessful blepharoplasty is a procedure by which the patient remains dissatisfied. A person who dreams of changing his appearance for the better may not receive what he expected in the end. It is important to discuss in advance with the surgeon the result that you want to get, and determine the likely risks for each case individually.
What is the essence of blepharoplasty surgery
The skin around the eyes differs from the rest of the body with a special anatomical structure. Here she is more subtle and tender. The circular muscles of the eye are immediately below it and are responsible for the mobility of the eyelids. Over time, muscle tissue loses its tone. In this zone, the skin ages earlier than the rest, so after 30 years you can observe the first clearly expressed age-related changes. They appear:
- in loss of elasticity;
- body fat (bags) around the eyes;
- sagging.
Thanks to a special corrective operation, you can quickly get rid of the listed age-related or congenital problems, normalize intraocular pressure, and also improve peripheral vision.
Blepharoplasty is lower and upper - depending on the area of ββthe procedure. When correcting the lower eyelid, fatty tissue can either be removed or simply redistributed to thereby smooth the skin and fill the furrows under the eyes. This type of surgical intervention is very popular among both men and women, since it allows you to remove the obvious signs of aging and rejuvenate a person for 10-15 years. Moreover, such an intervention is considered minimally invasive when compared with a lift.
Before the operation, the doctor marks the area of ββthe body that will be worked out. Then you need to enter an anesthetic - and you can deal with the removal of excess tissue. At the end of the operation, the plastic surgeon necessarily puts neat cosmetic sutures. In some cases, the procedure can be supplemented with laser peeling in order to eliminate dead epidermis and get rid of cosmetic defects by starting regenerative processes.
What problems does blepharoplasty solve?
Such surgical intervention allows you to rejuvenate the patient, remove deep wrinkles, bags under the eyes, stop sagging skin around the eyes. Blepharoplasty helps to get rid of a tired look, tone the eye muscles. Indications for such an operation are the following conditions:
- asymmetry of the eyes;
- congenital prolapse of the eyelid;
- a cut of the eyes that interferes with adequate vision or simply does not like a person from the aesthetic side;
- protrusion of the eye;
- the presence of fatty hernias above or below the eye;
- excessive skin on the upper and / or lower eyelids;
- inversion of the eyelids, etc.
In addition to rejuvenation, blepharoplasty also solves other problems:
- It makes it possible to change the size and shape of the eyes, to make the incision more rounded.
- Remove the negative effects of injury or birth defects.
Causes of unsuccessful blepharoplasty of the eyelids
The operation may fail for three main reasons. The first are the individual characteristics of the patient. A person may have an allergy, a close arrangement of blood vessels or an unforeseen reaction of the body, manifested in the process of scar formation. The second reason is the patient's irresponsible attitude towards rehabilitation and his non-compliance with the doctor's recommendations. And the third reason is surgical risks. You need to understand that any surgical intervention is primarily a trauma, especially if we are talking about thin skin around the eyes. And a lot depends on how the body behaves during the healing period of the dissections.
Also, the cause of unsuccessful blepharoplasty can be a doctor's mistake. Young inexperienced specialists sometimes overestimate their capabilities, forgetting that such an operation requires extreme accuracy and the most technically complex manipulations. This does not mean at all that only a person of age can be a good doctor. It is necessary to pay attention to the professional competence of the doctor, his experience, the number of successful operations, the presence or absence of unsuccessful. There should be a feeling of trust in the doctor, confidence in a positive outcome of the intervention.
But it also happens that the cause of unsuccessful blepharoplasty of the lower eyelids or upper is the overestimated expectations of the patient himself. This is a psychological point that it is important to discuss with the doctor at the planning stage of the operation. You should not place too high hopes on such a procedure, you need to really assess possible changes in appearance, which probably may not be as striking as we would like.
What are the complications of failed blepharoplasty?
Itβs possible to say that the operation was unsuccessful only after a few weeks. In the early days, you should not draw conclusions about blepharoplasty, because at first the face will be covered with swelling and bruising. But still you need to visit a doctor so that he can timely identify abnormalities.
Scarring problems
If the patient has a predisposition to the formation of keloid scars, after the operation, excessively rough scars may occur at the site of the incisions, scars. If such neoplasms are small, then in most cases they resolve themselves, in other cases, you will have to resort to another surgical intervention.
Blepharoptosis after unsuccessful correction of appearance
Ptosis can be the result of unsuccessful blepharoplasty of the upper eyelids - this is the omission of the upper eyelid, which prevents a person from opening his eye. A complication is manifested in swelling and should pass quickly. If the patient sees such a pathological manifestation within a few weeks, then the surgeon made a mistake during the operation, damaging the muscles or ligaments. You can remove the defect during a second operation.
Lagophthalmus as a complication after surgery
This is called a violation of the process of closing the eyelid. This complication as a result of blepharoplasty of an unsuccessful operation in the photo is clearly visible.
The specified defect is triggered by the removal of an excessive amount of skin during surgery. Also, a problem may arise if the second operation was carried out too quickly after the first.
As a result of lagophthalmus, the process of normal hydration of the cornea is disturbed, because of which it can lose its transparency and even provoke blindness of the patient. It is for this reason that it is very important to conduct a second operation to correct such a deficiency.
Inversion of the lower eyelid
An unpleasant consequence of surgery can be an eversion of the lower eyelid, in which the eye also cannot close normally. This result of an unsuccessful blepharoplasty operation (see photo above) is eliminated by gymnastics, special massages, or a second operation with a skin transplant.
Seams
The problem arises due to improper suturing after surgery, due to severe swelling or due to infection. Elimination of the defect is possible after repeated suturing, but you need to be prepared that such manipulation can end with the formation of an even more rough scar.
Cyst as a mild complication
A neoplasm on the tissues of the eyelids can form in the area near the suture. The cyst can be removed only through surgical intervention, but the operation does not affect the results of blepharoplasty itself. That is why these complications are not classified as severe.
Eye asymmetry
Asymmetry can occur as a result of improper suturing by a doctor or due to a violation of the adequate tissue scarring process. Also, the reason for such a result of the unsuccessful operation of blepharoplasty presented in the photo can be the careless attitude of the doctor to the already present asymmetry, congenital. The operation in this case can enhance the existing effect, if not taken into account.
How to fix the results of a failed intervention
In case of aesthetic complications after an unsuccessful operation of blepharoplasty, when it comes, for example, to the omission of the eyelid, asymmetry, etc., it is imperative to consult with a plastic surgeon, an ophthalmologist for further actions. In most cases, a second operation will need to be performed to eliminate complications. Now it is even more important to pay more attention to the choice of a doctor or clinic.
If we are talking about medical complications, in this case, the choice of treatment tactics will be based on how much the pathological process has been launched and what has become its provocateur. For example, infection can be eliminated with antibiotics, divergence of sutures - by their repeated application, etc.
Avoiding Unwanted Consequences
How good the result will be after surgery depends largely on the surgeon. In order to prevent unsuccessful upper blepharoplasty, you need to find a doctor with experience, high qualifications and a degree of professionalism. It is worth paying attention to patient reviews, but at the same time understand that today reviews on the Internet are far from always true.
To eliminate the likelihood of unsuccessful blepharoplasty of the lower eyelids or upper will help strict adherence to all doctor's recommendations during the rehabilitation period:
- In no case should you rub or scratch your eyes after blepharoplasty, try to avoid injury, and do not wear lenses for several weeks.
- Perform hygiene procedures very carefully.
- Sleep on a high pillow for the first few days.
- Do not exert strong strain on eyesight.
- Exclude the use of decorative cosmetics.
- Minimize the amount of physical activity.
- Avoid physical stress.
- Avoid emotional outbursts, nervous breakdowns.
- Refuse alcoholic beverages.
- Do not go out in the open sun for 3-4 weeks without sunglasses.
How to choose the right medical specialist and clinic
The risk of an unsuccessful result of blepharoplasty increases if the patient tries to save on the procedure and makes a choice in favor of a dubious doctor or clinic. It is very important to verify the qualifications of the doctor even before a decision is made to have plastic surgery on him.
The services of really good medical specialists are rarely cheap, so in order not to pay twice, it is strongly recommended not to try in this case to save money to the detriment of beauty and health. Do not be shy to ask your doctor for a portfolio for a consultation. Experienced surgeons will always tell you where you can see examples of their work, demonstrate the feedback of their patients.
If the specialist does not inform the patient in advance about possible complications, and also does not require mandatory detailed diagnostics in order to determine contraindications, this should alert.
Unsuccessful blepharoplasty (photos before and after allow you to evaluate the results of the operation) is a common phenomenon. You can protect yourself from possible unpleasant consequences only by adhering to the above recommendations. Also, do not be lazy to visit your doctor after surgery, during the rehabilitation period. So you can protect yourself and prevent the development of complications due to an unsuccessful operation.