What is Blepharoplasty? A Guide to Eye Rejuvenation Surgery

Blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery is a plastic surgery procedure that applies to the area of the eye, particularly on the eyelid. This surgery is recommended for those in whom the eyelid has been sagging and no longer firm. For some people, this problem causes a lack of confidence. For others, it is even worse as loosening the eyelid affects their sight.

Sagging eyelids are normal. As you get older, the eyelid loses up and its muscles weaken. This condition causes excess skin and fat to accumulate on the eyelids, both upper and lower. This aging condition doesn’t only affect your appearance. More than that, the sight is getting narrower and of course, it is quite bothering.

To solve such a problem, Blepharoplasty can be a good choice. This surgery has the main purpose of repairing the shape, structure, and position of eyelids. Generally, it is undergone by removing the accumulation of fat and wrinkles in those areas.

In addition, Blepharoplasty done in the upper eyelid is usually to shape the lid of the eye. Meanwhile, if the surgery is conducted in the upper part, it is purposed to remove the saggy eye.

When the Undergo Blepharoplasty?

The plastic surgeon usually suggests patients conduct Blepharoplasty when they are above 30 years old. It is okay to undergo this procedure in the early 30s to prevent aging as soon as possible. However, it must be after doing some tests and the results show that you can undergo the blepharoplasty safely.

Some cases show that saggy eyelids are caused by the genetic factor. If you also experience the same thing, the surgeon commonly still asks you to undergo the surgery after 30. In the 30s or above, the accumulation of skin and fat has happened around the eye although it may still be subtle.

Aside from aesthetic reasons, there are some conditions where Blepharoplasty needs to be done. Those conditions include the abnormal formation of skin excess on the upper eyelid, amblyopia or the lazy eye, the swelling of eyelids caused by viruses or bacteria, and ptosis or a condition where the upper eyelid sags too excessively to cause the patient cannot see around partially or even completely. 

Things to Consider Before Undergoing Blepharoplasty

Although it looks like other types of plastic surgery, not all people can undergo Blepharoplasty. This surgery can only be successfully done if the eye muscles are not too weak. Yes, they may have been weaker than before, but not completely weak.

If the weakness has been too severe, the surgery is not recommended. That’s why, as has been mentioned earlier, the patient must pass through several tests to know the weakness level of the eyelid muscles.

Aside from the weakness level of eyelids, there are some other conditions to prevent someone from undergoing blepharoplasty. Those conditions are hypertension, glaucoma, heart disorders, retina ablasio, a condition where the retina is pulled out from the tissues, and diabetic complications in the eyes. Furthermore, the smoking habit also often makes patients cannot undergo surgery. This is because this habit can increase post-surgery complications.

Preparations of Blepharoplasty 

Some preparations for Blepharoplasty need to be conducted as follows. First, it is anamnesis or medical interview related to problems experienced, medical history, allergies experienced, and daily lifestyle. Besides, there are also complete eye checkups to know the current condition of the eyes as well as to measure the eyelid. Even the production of tears is also tested as it influences the result of the post-surgery treatment.

Another test to pass through is the visual field. The test is conducted to know if there is a narrowing of the field of vision. If the narrowing is there, the surgeon applies a further test to measure how far it happens.

Lastly, the patient must also undergo eyelid photography to document the condition of the eyelid. From the result of the test, it is known how much the accumulation of fat to remove from the eyelid.

In addition, the surgeon may also ask the patient to apply some healthy lifestyles such as stopping smoking to smoothen and fasten the recovery process. If the patient consumes blood-thinning drugs for any reason, it must be stopped as well. Not to forget, fasting is also needed around 6-8 hours before the surgery.

Procedure of Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty is a plastic surgery procedure only conducted by a specialist in a trusted clinic. It takes around 1-2 hours depending on the complexity of the procedure. The surgery starts with anesthesia whether locally or totally. 

Generally, an incision is made on the skin around the eyelid following with the line naturally appearing on the area. The surgeon then removes the skin or fat tissue as well as arranges the positions of muscles to make the eyelid look tighter and firmer. After the process, the surgeon glues the incision by stitching it up or using the fibrin glue.

Closing

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