Eyelid correction is one of the most commonly performed plastic surgeries. It is said that the eyes are the mirror of the soul, and no doubt it is a very special part of the body. It is the eyes that usually are the first to betray the passing years – wrinkles or a drooping eyelid appear with them, which is why so many people want to reverse these changes and keep their youthful looks for as long as possible. This is made possible by plastic surgery on the eyelids.
Why is eyelid plastic surgery so popular?
Plastic surgery of the eyelids has been very popular for years, and more and more women are coming to our clinic to repair the imperfections created in this area. Both lower eyelid corrections and upper eyelid corrections are performed. The main reason there is so much interest in eyelid correction is that the skin in this area of the body is very thin and extremely delicate. Thus, it is easy for it to become irritated or dry, and it is constantly exposed to harmful factors – sunlight or the light emitted by a computer monitor. The aging process of the skin around the eyes is also accelerated by facial wrinkles. As we age, the skin loses its elasticity and ability to deform, so wrinkles from laughing can get much worse. In addition, the skin around the eyes is the area most vulnerable to the effects of fatigue, sleepless nights, too much work and stress. Removal of wrinkles, excess skin or correction of a drooping eyelid are therefore common procedures performed at our clinic.
The most commonly performed treatments
In terms of lower eyelid correction, the most common reason for plastic surgery is excess loose skin under the eyes, which is commonly referred to as “bags.” It can be the result of exhaustion, age, but also natural genetic conditions. As for upper eyelid correction, on the other hand, the most common case is the correction of a drooping eyelid, which affects a large proportion of young people, and can enlarge with age to the point of obstructing vision. In addition, lifting the upper eyelid will very effectively visually rejuvenate the face.
Eyelid plastic surgery – how to prepare?
Before performing eyelid correction at our clinic, a consultation with a surgeon is necessary. Based on an interview with the patient, the doctor will determine the ability to perform the procedure, as well as how it will be performed. For the whole process to go well, the patient should follow certain recommendations:
- Give up smoking one month before surgery
- Discontinuing the use of drugs that contain acetylsalicylic acid
- Perform basic blood count tests with blood group determination
- Ionogram study
- ECG ( for those over 45 years of age)
- Hbs, HCV and HIV antigen testing
Contraindications to the procedure
Eyelid correction procedure in our clinic is completely safe and performed by a specialist, but in the case of surgical and invasive procedures, all precautions must be taken to avoid complications. People should refrain from performing eyelid correction:
- with anemia
- with diabetes
- With conditions of permanent hypotension or hypertension
- undergoing purulent inflammation and infections
Effects of the treatment
Performing eyelid correction can very effectively improve the appearance of the face and restore a youthful and fresh look. Lifted eyelids also improve the shape of the eyes and the overall aesthetic impression. This makes it possible to subtract, in aesthetic terms, up to a dozen years.