Eyelids are very prone to bagging, sagging, wrinkling and streaking with the effect of advancing age and gravity. These complaints affect the daily life of people negatively, as they impair the aesthetic appearance as well as prevent vision in some people. Many people who experience these problems look for a solution in lower eyelid plastic surgery.
What is Lower Eyelid Aesthetic Surgery?
Lower eyelid plastic surgery; It is an aesthetic procedure used to remove bags, skin laxity, dark circles and sagging in the lower eyelid.
The purpose of lower eyelid plastic surgery; To help people have a younger and more aesthetic eye area.
How is Lower Eyelid Aesthetic Surgery performed?
Lower eyelid plastic surgery is actually a patient-specific surgery, because the complaints in applying for lower eyelid plastic surgery are personal. In some cases, some of the fat is removed in order to reduce the appearance of the fat bags formed as a result of herniation of the fat pads in the orbit, called the orbit. During the removal of fat, the procedure called transconjunctival, that is, inside the eyelid, or the ciliary edge of the eye, called the transciliary, is performed. In some cases, transactions are carried out from two regions at the same time. The aim here is to remove the bags on the lower eyelid. The operation can also be performed as a result of direct cutting of fat bags or tear deformity.
A different complaint that we encounter in lower eyelid plastic surgery is when the cheek skin and tissue sag by gravity. In this case, lower eyelid aesthetic surgery can be performed in addition to mid-face lift surgery. In this case, since a different operation will be performed, all complaints and expectations are resolved as a result of doctor and patient compliance. Therefore, the limits of patient tissue, preliminary analysis and careful examination are very important.
In lower eyelid aesthetic surgeries, if only the eyelid is involved, then the procedure is completed in an average of 1 hour, but in combination with mid-face lift surgery, then the procedure is completed in an average of 2.5 hours.
Who is a suitable candidate for Lower Eyelid Aesthetic Surgery ?
Lower eyelid aesthetic surgery is a surgical operation applied to those who complain about eyelid bags, sagging and deep lines on the lower eyelid skin and complain about them. The aim of this surgical operation is to remove the fatty tissues that cause bagging, to tighten the sagging skin and to adjust the lower eyelid.
Although it varies from patient to patient, when it comes to lower eyelid aesthetic surgeries, this operation is generally needed from the middle of the 30s.
Who can not be applied Lower Eyelid Aesthetic Surgery?
Lower eyelid aesthetic surgery cannot be applied to people who have a disease (such as diabetes, thyroid) that will negatively affect the healing process, people who have to regularly use drugs that will negatively affect the healing process, and people who have serious eye problems (such as dry eye syndrome, eye pressure, retinal detachment). . In addition, this surgery is not applied to people under the age of 18.
What is the preparation process for Lower Eyelid Aesthetic Surgery?
In preparation for lower eyelid plastic surgery, laboratory evaluation and medical evaluation are performed first. In the medical evaluation, questions such as previous surgeries, medications frequently used, allergy to anything, presence of chronic disease are asked to the patient.
After the medical evaluation, a laboratory evaluation is performed. In the next stage, the drugs currently used by the patient are regulated. In the last stage, the patient is warned to quit smoking, not to take drugs such as aspirin, anti-inflammatory and herbal supplements.
What is the recovery process like after Lower Eyelid Aesthetic Surgery?
- Artificial tear drops and antibiotic creams will be given in order to prevent the patient from experiencing dry eyes after the surgery. Take care to use them
- Cold application should be applied in order to avoid intense bruising and swelling on the first night after the surgery.
- Possible bruises and swellings around the eyes usually go away on their own within a week.
- It is important for patients to use sunglasses when going out during the recovery period after surgery.
- At the end of the first week after the operation, the patient should come for a control examination.
What should be considered after Lower Eyelid Aesthetic Surgery?
During the first week following the operation, it is important that the patients do not lie face down and do not expose the operation area to pressure. However, in the first week, it is very important to protect the eye area from the sun.
Some patients may experience swelling and bruising after the operation. These swelling and bruises can be easily minimized with cold compresses applied at intervals.
Cold application and lubricating ointments or, in some cases, covering the eyes with gauze may be recommended for the patient’s relief. The point to be considered here is that the applications to be made should be done consciously and in line with our guidance.
Postoperative swelling, bruising, dry eyes and irritation are possible conditions. There is no need to worry as these will resolve with cold applications, medications, and artificial tear drops.
Frequently asked questions about Lower Eyelid Aesthetic Surgery
When will the results of Lower Eyelid Aesthetic Surgery be seen ?
Lower eyelid aesthetic surgeries are one of the effective aesthetic operations that get results in a short time. In the first week after lower eyelid plastic surgery, patients complete their healing process and then the final results are seen on the eyelids. In some patients, this period may extend up to 10-14 days.
What are the side effects of Lower Eyelid Aesthetic Surgery?
The risk of bleeding in the eye skin is an expected situation in lower eyelid plastic surgery. In addition, swelling, bruising and dry eyes may also be seen. In addition, there is a risk of infection in lower eyelid plastic surgery, as in almost every surgery. However, choosing a first-class hospital for the operation greatly minimizes the risk of infection.
With the right planning and application, lower eyelid aesthetic surgery can be completed without any side effects other than partial edema and bruising.
How to hide scars in Lower Eyelid Aesthetic Surgery?
In lower eyelid plastic surgery, the incisions are made so that they are not visible.
In lower eyelid plastic surgery, skin incisions are usually made from the bottom of the eyelashes. Thus, a possible surgical scar is prevented to a large extent. In addition, an incision can be made on the inside of the lower eyelid and excess skin can be removed. This way is an alternative way.
