Operation is contraindicated in some cases: a bleeding disorder, the presence of severe diseases (cancer, vascular disease and heart disease, internal organs, etc.), Increased intraocular pressure, etc. Therefore, before turning to plastic surgeons, it is necessary for a complete examination and obtain permission ophthalmologist.
Blepharoplasty is an operative intervention, carried out under general anesthesia and lasting two to three hours. Technical processing of the upper eyelid is to remove part of the skin on the fold lines, if necessary, performed circular lifting eye muscles, removing hernial different formations. Cutting line of the lower eyelid passes directly under the lashes - removes excess folds of excess adipose tissue, and then sewn fabric.
A special type of blepharoplasty - transconjuctival procedure. Through a small incision in the lower eyelid fat tissue is removed, and the skin is left scars. This operation shows the young people whose skin is still quite elastic and does not require its removal.
After the surgery should be the rehabilitation period - within two weeks of the eyelids keep bruising and swelling. Immediately after the sutures need to do a cold compress on the eyelids to reduce puffiness. To protect the patient from the occurrence of bleeding, he is under surveillance for some time after the operation in the hospital. Within a month, should not make any sudden movements and limit load, do not take a hot shower, do not lift weights, etc.
The first results of eyelid can be assessed two months later - swelling subsides and postoperative scar has formed. If the patient is in compliance with all the recommendations, the effect of the operation can be stored for more than 10 years.