Anyone who complains of loss of elasticity and fat bags in the upper or lower eyelids can have this surgery.
- Who is suitable for blepharoplasty?
- What is done in the pre-operative examination?
The pre-operative examination is the assessment of your general health status. Your current diseases, medications, and previous operations are checked.
Then your detailed examination is performed. The shape of your eyelids and the elasticity of the skin are evaluated.
Before each plastic surgery operation, your photos are taken.
- Where will my scar be? Will it be permanent?
In upper eyelid surgery, in the natural fold of the upper eyelid; the lower lid leaves a line-shaped scar at the bottom of the lower eyelashes. These scars are at a level that cannot be noticed from a speaking distance. Detailed information is given in the pre-operative examination.
The scar left in the surgery will be permanent. Although it is more obvious at first, it will become vague within 1 year.
- How is blepharoplasty surgery performed? How many hours does it take?
Upper eyelid surgery can be performed under local anesthesia and sedation, or only under local anesthesia. It takes about 30 minutes to 1 hour. Excess skin and muscle tissue on the upper eyelid are removed. If necessary, the fat tissues that make bagging are also removed.
Lower eyelid surgery is performed under general anesthesia. It takes about 1 hour. It is entered through an incision made from the bottom of the lower eyelashes. The fat tissues and excess skin that cause bagging are removed.
Tape is applied to the wounds and the stitches are removed in the 1st week.
- How long will I stay in the hospital after the operation? Will I have pain? When will I recover?
If you have received sedation or general anesthesia, we recommend that you stay in the hospital for 1 night after the operation. You will have little to no pain. We recipe painkillers and eye drops on discharge. We recommend that you protect yourself from direct sunlight.
- Can I see the result of the surgery immediately?
You can see the result of the surgery immediately, but it will take about 1 month for the swelling due to the operation to go down, and 6-12 months for the eyelids to take their final shape.
- Is the result of the surgery permanent?
The result of the surgery is permanent.
- What are the risks of the surgery?
Every surgery has risks. There may be early or late complications due to anesthesia or surgery.
In the early surgery period, conditions such as bleeding, infection, or wound opening may be observed. Your scars may heal with swelling.
There may be complaints such as stinging and burning in your eyes specific to this surgery. These complaints can be treated with drops.
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