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What is Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)? Costs in 2022?
Plastic Surgery Wednesday 9th of March 2022

What to know about eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)? procedures? costs?

Blepharoplasty is a type of surgery performed to repair drooping eyelids and is one of the most popular aesthetic applications of recent years. Especially sagging that occurs due to aging and traumas and having a physiologically low eyelid structure are also corrected with this surgery.

Since the eye area consists of a thin skin, it has a structure that reveals the signs of aging in the fastest way. Many applications, anti-aging creams, etc., developed to alleviate these symptoms. they show short-term effects and affect up to a point. With the aesthetic surgery developed for those who want a long-term response, the eyelids are treated for a much longer time and a much younger form is gained.

The under-eye bags that some people have also begin to deepen and become more pronounced with the advancing age, and the lines around the eyes also get sharper lines. With eyelid surgery, which is one-of-a-kind for the treatment of all these, patients get a much younger and livelier appearance and feel happier.

Recovery and Persistence Time

Permanence of eyelid aesthetics depends on the age and physiological condition of the patient. If he is in the middle age, that is, between the ages of 35-40, the life of the surgery will be long, but patients at older ages such as 45-50 want to repeat this surgery in the future.

After the operation, swelling and redness occur in the treated area and disappear within a maximum of 10 days. In this process, cold applications to be applied to the area will greatly alleviate swelling and bruising and reduce pain. Bandages used for protection are removed after the first 3 days, and the stitches are removed after the first week. 30 days after the operation, the suture marks disappear and the healing process is completed. The patient can return to his daily life 3 days after blepharoplasty , which is a very mild surgery .

What are the Signs of Aging on the Eyelid?

The skin, which has an elastic structure, gradually loses this feature with aging. One of the reasons for this is the slowing down of collagen production, which provides the skin's elasticity with aging. Loss of elasticity in the skin is first observed in and around the eyelids, which have the thinnest skin. The sagging and wrinkles that appear on the eyelids cause the person to look tired, lifeless and older than they are.

What are the Signs of Aging on the Eyelid?

Some of these symptoms are as follows:

  • Bagging and color changes in the lower eyelid
  • droopy upper eyelid and visual impairment
  • Wrinkles on and around the eyelids
  • Deep lines around the eyes (crow's feet)
  • Tired and dull appearance

The drooping of the eyelids causes drooping of the upper eyelid first and then the lower eyelid. This lowness can sometimes even hinder vision in people, especially for people with physiologically low eyelid structure, this situation is more severe.

blepharoplasty surgery for aesthetic or physiological reasons , only the upper eyelid, the lower eyelid or both can be performed according to their needs or demands. Eyelid surgery is mostly performed together with brow lift and endoscopic face lift surgeries.

Suitable Age Range for Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty is mostly preferred because of sagging due to aging, so the age range starts from the age of 35. Apart from this, people who do not like their natural eye structure and have structurally low eyelids have this surgery done at an earlier age. In addition, since this surgery does not carry any serious risk, almost everyone can have it done at any age. Since aging will continue after the surgery, patients can repeat this surgery after about 7-8 years.

blepharoplasty , patients gain a younger, lively appearance and tighter skin. Facial expressions come alive and patients feel happier and more positive.

How is Lower and Upper Eyelid Surgery Performed?

In eyelid aesthetics or droopy eyelid surgery, excess skin is cut and removed. The incision is made from the fold line of the lid so that the surgical scar is not obvious. Thus, there is no trace afterward and recovery takes place in a much shorter time.

The fat pads located around the eyes shift downwards with aging. This causes collapse under the eyes and deep lines on the lip corners during laughter. Therefore, the operation is performed by hanging these displaced fat pads in place. Sometimes it is enough to put the fat pads back in place for lower eyelid aesthetics. If the bags and collapses under the eyelid have not changed, blepharoplasty is applied secondly .

In lower eyelid surgery, the incision is made just under the eyelashes. The skin is lifted and the fat packs displaced are placed in their places, the excess skin and muscle are cut and removed, and the procedure is completed. If the under-eye collapse continues after the surgery, fat injection can be done.

Things to Consider Before Eyelid Surgery

Things to Consider Before Eyelid Surgery

Use of aspirin and certain antibiotics should be discontinued at least 2 weeks before the procedure, due to their bleeding risk-increasing properties. Tobacco and its products, stimulants and alcohol consumption should also be strictly terminated, as they delay wound healing. It should not be used during the treatment process after the surgery. Likewise, herbal products should not be used as they may cause unexpected effects.

Considerations After Eyelid Surgery

After the surgery, patients are mostly kept under observation for a few hours as a precaution and ice is applied. In the first days, 15 minutes of ice applications are recommended at any time of the day. These applications should be done in a way that does not force and freeze the eyelid. While sleeping, the head should be elevated with several pillows and the blood flow should be kept down. It is recommended to stay away from movements that require intense effort, sports, sudden movements and extreme heat. After the first 2 days, the patient can gradually return to his normal life.

  • After the surgery, the effect of anesthetics wears off and mild pain begins to be felt, but pain and aches are relieved with ice applications and oral painkillers.

Surgical Eyelid (Plexr) Aesthetics

With the advances in aesthetic surgery, non-surgical treatment methods have been developed in eyelid surgery, as in many operations. Thus, sagging, bagging, moles, warts, etc. that occur around the eyes. roughnesses are removed by treatment as a result of a very simplified application. Patients can continue their work-social life without interruption after the operation.

It is a very advantageous treatment method for those who complain about sagging of the eyelids, but do not want to waste time on surgery or do not have time for it. It is also suitable for young patients.

  • with chronic skin disease and autoimmune (allergy, asthma, vitiligo , sarcoidosis , graves disease, etc.) diseases are not suitable for this operation.

What İs Plexr?

Plexr is based on plasma energy and allows the top layer of the skin (epidermis) to evaporate, the dermis of the skin remaining after the evaporated epidermis is contracted and the excess eyelid residues are removed without surgery. In this way , the lower and upper eyelids can be treated with non-surgical methods with the plexr device.

Everything that can be achieved with conventional surgery is achieved with non-surgical bleraphoplasty . Excess skin, bags and wrinkles are treated in very short sessions.

Is Plexr Applied?

The energy released by the Plexr device causes a slight burning sensation in the applied area. To minimize this burning sensation, anesthetic creams, sedation or local anesthetic injections are used before the procedure. It is applied with the plexr , which is applied point by point , until the sagging skin layers disappear. This process takes 30 to 1 hour on average.

Plexr, be sure to request photos of the patients after the procedure from your doctor and see for yourself how it progresses. After the Plexr application, your eyelids become more crusty and swollen than described. As a result of the operation, a brown color appears on the eyelids, which can be covered with a foundation that can be applied to the wound.

Hours after the procedure, the eyes begin to swell, and ice application is a good option. There may be an increase in swelling the next day, ice can be applied again, the face can be washed, but care should be taken that it is not hot. From the 3rd day, the swelling starts to decrease and then the crusting increases. The crusts start to dry on their own and fall off.

Treatment Methods

In eyelid aesthetics, which is a non-surgical procedure, the area is anesthetized using anesthetic creams. No incision is made, bleeding does not occur and naturally there is no need for stitches. This is a very popular application by patients due to its great advantages.

Advantages of Non-Surgical Eyelid Surgery

  • General anesthesia is not applied
  • No pain is felt during the operation.
  • No incisions and stitches are applied to the operation area.
  • Does not require dressing afterwards
  • The patient recovers in a short time and returns to his daily life.
  • Loss of vision caused by drooping eyelid is corrected
  • The skin is tightened and a more youthful appearance is obtained

Eyelid Surgery Price

It is very difficult to give an exact price for blepharoplasty . The price of this surgery depends on the clinic, the doctor performing it and the examination process. In order to determine any price, the patient must first be examined, sometimes other additional operations are required depending on the patient's condition, which indirectly changes the price. Apart from these, in terms of the health of the patients, the price should not be obtained from the internet, in order to have one-to-one meetings with the doctor and to be treated in a safe clinic.

What are the Applications for a More Vivid Skin

Exercise

As important as sports are for physical health, the same goes for eye health and is often overlooked. There are certain exercises for eye health, and if they are applied regularly, the eye will regain a more lively form, while the eyelid skin will become tighter and more vigorous.

  • Rest your eyes in a dark environment
  • Move your eyes up-down, right-left in the horizontal line
  • Move your eyes in a circle
  • Put the tea pulp in a piece of cotton and leave it on your eyes for a while.
  • If you are busy with an eye-straining job (computer head, publishing house, etc.), do not neglect to use relaxing glasses.

Collagen

Collagen, which is formed by fibroblasts and other cells, is a very important protein for our body, especially the skin structure. Strengthening the connective tissue and ensuring the integrity of the body are its main tasks. The duties of collagen , which makes up 80% of the connective tissue in the body; to give elasticity, strength, strength and vitality to the skin. Collagen, whose production slows down with age, can also be supplemented externally.

There are also certain ways to prevent loss before collagen supplementation. Adopting a certain nutritional principle, not using tobacco and its products, not using alcohol or keeping it to a minimum, and doing regular sports-leading an active life also minimize the loss of collagen .

After the age of 40, especially after the andropause and menopause processes, the body almost ceases to produce collagen . After this stage, collagen supplementation can be made. The use of collagen varies according to age and skin structure, but experts recommend using it regularly for at least 3 months to see the benefits of collagen . With regular use for 3 months, skin tightening, reduction in wrinkles, water retention ( hydration ) of the skin, and increase in collagen density are achieved. It has been observed that collagen supplementation is safe and does not cause any side effects, but the need for large-scale experiments should not be ignored.

Collagen Amount

The amount of collagen used is very important. The recommended daily dose; natural collagen  7.5 – 10 grams for bone powder, hydrolyzed peptide For collagen , it is between 2.5 and 5 grams. In order for the collagen used to be absorbed in the most beneficial way , we should prefer low molecular weight ones with a molecular weight of 3000 daltons. Powder and tablet collagens with a very high molecular mass do not benefit much because their absorption is insufficient.

Type 1 collagen: It is the type of collagen found in the highest rate (90%) in the human body among all other collagen types. It plays a leading role in the formation of skin, nails, bones, tendons, hair, fibrous cartilage and teeth.

2 collagen: It is arranged more loosely than Type 1, contributes to the formation of cartilage in connective tissues and protects joint health.

Type 2 collagen: It has many functions such as providing elasticity-tightness to the gastrointestinal system, blood, heart vessels and skin.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is eyelid aesthetics?
  2. How is the surgery done?
  3. Will there be any scars?
  4. blepharoplasty?
  5. blepharoplasty?
  6. Is the recovery process long?
  7. Can I work immediately after the operation?
  8. When are the stitches removed?
  9. When will the results of the surgery become evident?
  10. surgical plexr method?
  11. Plexr?