Eyelid surgery – one of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgeries. It’s said that eyes are the mirror of the soul, and they are undoubtedly a very special part of the body. Eyes usually reveal the passing years first – wrinkles or drooping eyelids are visible, which is why so many people want to eliminate these changes and maintain their youthful appearance for as long as possible. This is possible through eyelid surgery.
Why is blepharoplasty so popular?
Eyelid surgery has been very successful for many years, and more women are turning to our clinic to correct imperfections in this area. The procedure includes correction of the lower eyelids, as well as the upper eyelids. The main reason for the high interest in eyelid correction is that the skin in this area is very thin and extremely delicate. Therefore, it is easily irritated or dried out, and it is constantly exposed to harmful factors – sunlight or screen light from a computer. The aging process of the skin around the eyes is also accelerated by mimic wrinkles. As we age, the skin loses elasticity and its ability to deform, causing smile lines to deepen significantly. Moreover, the skin around the eyes is most affected by fatigue, insomnia, prolonged work, and stress. Therefore, removing wrinkles, excess skin, or correcting drooping eyelids are common procedures performed in our clinic.
Most common procedures
Regarding correction of the lower eyelids, the most common reason for surgery is excess slack skin under the eyes, often called “bags”. This can result from fatigue, age, or natural genetic factors. For upper eyelid correction, the most common issue is drooping eyelids, which affects many young people and can worsen over time to the point of impairing vision. Additionally, lifting the upper eyelid visually rejuvenates the face.
Eyeblid surgery – how to prepare?
Before performing eyelid correction at our clinic, a consultation with a surgeon is necessary. Based on the conversation with the patient, the doctor will determine the possibility of the procedure and the methodology for its execution. To ensure everything proceeds correctly, the patient should follow certain recommendations:
- Refrain from smoking for one month before surgery
- Avoid taking medications containing acetylsalicylic acid
- Perform basic blood tests, including blood type
- Conduct a ionogram test
- ECG (for individuals over 45 years old)
- Testing for Hbs, HCV, and HIV antigens
Contraindications for the procedure
The eyelid correction procedure at our clinic is entirely safe and performed by a specialist, but for surgical and invasive procedures, all precautions must be observed to prevent complications. You should refrain from eyelid correction if you have:
- Anemia
- Diabetes
- Chronic hypotension or hypertension
- History of purulent inflammation or infections
Treatment effects
Eyelid correction allows for a very effective improvement in facial appearance and helps restore a youthful and fresh look. Raised eyelids also enhance the eye shape and overall aesthetic impression. This can visually make the person look up to several years younger.
