During the aging process, skin quality decreases. Reasons such as repetitive mimic activity, thinning of the skin, decrease in the subcutaneous fat layer, and loosening of the connective tissue and muscle layers cause sagging of the eyelid skin and the appearance of tired eyes.
Upper eyelid aesthetics (blepharoplasty) is a suitable option for middle-aged individuals who are disturbed by the tired appearance around the eyes, are healthy, have realistic expectations and do not have any vision problems. Blepharoplasty will help individuals who are disturbed by tired looks in their eyes to get rid of this complaint. Drooping eyelids (ptosis) can also be treated during eyelid aesthetics. Sagging eyelid skin, eyelid skin folds, eyelid bags, drooping eyelids, eyelid skin laxity, and eyelid skin wrinkles can be improved by blepharoplasty.
Upper eyelid aesthetic surgery is usually performed under local anesthesia and patients can go home on the same day. In upper eyelid aesthetic surgery, after the eyelid skin is anesthetized, an ellipse-shaped skin containing the excess eyelid skin is removed. Sometimes the subcutaneous muscle layer, which is loose or has excessive facial expressions, is also included in the removal process. After this stage, if there are upper eyelid bags, the upper eyelid fat sacs inside these bags are reduced. If the eyelids are drooping, the lifting membrane of the levator muscle is repaired and the eyelash level is elevated. If necessary, the effect of botox around the eyes can be achieved by surgically weakening the muscles around the eyes. After the subcutaneous procedures are completed, the eyelid fold is reconstructed and the eyelid skin is repaired with very fine stitches.
After the surgery, there will be stitches on your eyelid that will be removed or absorbed depending on the situation. If removed stitches are preferred, these stitches will be removed within 7-10 days. You can go home after eyelid surgery, but driving is not recommended for 1 week. There may be a very slight burning sensation after upper eyelid surgery. It is expected to see swelling and bruising on the eyelids and around the eyes after the surgery. Eye drops can be prescribed if necessary. You can take a bath on the morning after the surgery. After eyelid surgery, swelling and bruising gradually decrease in approximately 7-14 days and return to social life becomes possible, but it will take up to 3 months for the early eyelid asymmetries and edema to completely disappear.
