Blepharoplasty is a surgery mainly aimed at rejuvenating the eyelids and correcting changes in the area, mainly caused by the passage of time.
How is blepharoplasty performed?
It is a procedure that can be performed on an outpatient basis, under local anesthesia and sedation.
It consists of removing excess skin and muscle from the upper and lower eyelids, reducing or reshaping the eyelid fat. Blepharoplasty achieves an aesthetic improvement of the eyelid contour and provides a more rejuvenated, rested and uncluttered appearance.
Who can undergo blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty is the most commonly used facial rejuvenation technique, and is performed on both men and women. If there is no contraindication, it can always be performed, from the moment the person begins to notice alterations at the level of the eyelids, which in some cases begins at the age of 30.
How should I prepare for a blepharoplasty?
A preoperative evaluation of the patient must be performed by a qualified specialist to determine the true needs of each patient. In addition, as with any intervention, before performing a blepharoplasty, an adequate preoperative and pre-anesthetic study must be performed.
The procedure lasts between 1 and 2 hours, with a hospital stay of a few hours.
There will be postoperative swelling and bruising in the area for about 8 days, and after 5-6 days the stitches will be removed. The scars remain in the natural folds and eventually become imperceptible.
What are the risks involved in blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty is a procedure with very good results and few complications if performed with the proper technique. You must have a great aesthetic sense to plan it and to perform it. Any scar complication or poor skin removal can leave important aesthetic and functional complications.
How long does the result last?
The eyelid bags once removed and properly treated will never return to the way they were before the procedure. However, as aging is a progressive evolutionary process, it is not possible to speak of definitive results, although they are very durable over the years.
Patient satisfaction is usually very positive, looking for natural results with a more cheerful and youthful look.