Blepharoplasty is plastic surgery of the eyelids. It is commonly performed to improve the cosmetic look and rejuvenate the eyes. It is the most commonly performed cosmetic surgery of the face worldwide. It helps get rid of the extra skin and fat around the eyes.
What is the need for a blepharoplasty procedure?
Beyond any doubt, the most attractive and striking feature of a face is the eyes. In contrast to the rest of the face, they shine and sparkle, and most importantly, they are the organs of sight. The eye and surrounding region are therefore automatically recognized as a key component of the face. Because of this, we all have a natural tendency to judge someone’s age, appearance, health, mood, degree of consciousness, and intelligence by their eyes. No matter how justified they may be, these evaluations are ingrained in our psychology, which is why patients frequently want to change their looks to influence perception.
As age progresses, the skin loses collagen and elastin proteins and becomes lax. So the skin hangs like a curtain in front of the eyes. Droopy eyes convey sadness, lethargy, old age, and an overall gloomy picture. Although the person may be really happy, full of energy, and not necessarily very old, it may seem otherwise to any ordinary person.
The effect of eye bags below the lower lid is similar. Since the state of the eyes conveys a specific emotion often times you would want to change that, and this is the precise role of cosmetic blepharoplasty. Blepharoplasty makes the eyes look younger and more attractive.
Advantages of Blepharoplasty Surgery
Blepharoplasty may be performed as an outdoor procedure, as it can be conveniently done under local anesthesia. If an extensive dissection is required, like in the case of eyebrow ptosis, where the eyebrows are repositioned at the same time that blepharoplasty is performed the procedure is done under general anesthesia.
The repositioning of the eyebrows is called an “eyebrow lift.”
Blepharoplasty surgery works by removing excess skin and adjusting the soft tissues to create the look of youthful eyes.
The results last for a very long time, and there are hardly any side effects.
The incisions of blepharoplasty are well hidden. The upper eyelid incision is hidden in the upper eyelid crease. The lower eyelid incision is below the lower eyelashes. It is difficult to identify whether a person has had a blepharoplasty from a casual distance; this makes blepharoplasty one of the most sought-after procedures to enhance the look of the face.
Droopy eyelids also affect vision by blocking the upper field of view. A blepharoplasty surgery improves vision by opening up the eyes; it also improves the function of the eyelids by removing extra skin that weighs down on the muscles.
Blepharoplasty surgery may be divided into two types: Surgery of the upper eyelids is called upper eyelid blepharoplasty. Surgery of the lower eyelids done to remove the lower eyebags is called lower eyelid blepharoplasty. Depending on the requirements of the patient, both procedures can be performed at the same time.
The recovery time for both procedures is fairly short. There will be swelling for the first two to three days, which is controlled by the application of ice packs. The incisions heal within 7 days.
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