On the day of the procedure, the patient should arrive without make-up, face creams and contact lenses. It is advisable to arrange for an escort to help with the ride home, as vision may be temporarily blurry or eyes may be sensitive to light after surgery.
In particular, aesthetic and functional problems associated with aging, skin laxity and the accumulation of adipose tissue in the eye area. The main problems addressed by blepharoplasty are:
- Excess skin on the upper eyelids - causes a tired expression and in severe cases limits peripheral vision.
- Droopy eyelids (ptosis) - can give the impression of a sad or tired appearance and sometimes impair vision.
- Fat pads and "under-eye bags" - excessive fat accumulation under the eyes causes puffiness and a tired appearance.
- Fine wrinkles and sagging of the skin - especially in the lower eye area, where skin elasticity is lost over time.
- Upper eyelids - removes sagging skin and fat pads from the upper eyelids. Often performed for limited vision caused by sagging skin.
- Lower eyelids - removes or redistributes fat pads under the eyes, eliminating the effect of "bags under the eyes" and softening wrinkles.
Especially for people with excess skin on the upper eyelids, which can cause a tired appearance or limit peripheral vision. The procedure is also suitable for those who have swollen lower eyelids or so-called pockets under the eyes caused by the accumulation of fatty tissue.
It is not recommended for active skin infections in the eye area, autoimmune diseases and people with a deterioration of general health. If there is a predisposition to excessive scar formation (keloids), it may be better to consider alternative methods.
The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia. In upper eyelid blepharoplasty, excess skin and fat pads are removed. In lower eyelid blepharoplasty, the position of the fatty tissue is adjusted and/or the excess is removed.
Blepharoplasty is an effective procedure that helps remove excess skin, fat and wrinkles around the eyes, giving the patient a fresher and more youthful appearance. After the procedure, mild swelling and bruising is common and will gradually subside. For the first few days, it is advisable to keep the eyes cool, maintain a resting regimen and avoid dusty environments. Stitches are removed after 5 to 10 days.
During surgery, the patient may feel slight pressure, touch and warmth in the operated area. Increased sensitivity and mild soreness may occur after the anaesthetic has worn off, at which time it is recommended to cool the eyes with cold compresses and, if necessary, apply analgesics (e.g. Novalgin, Ibuprofen).