Eyelid aesthetics, i.e. blepharoplasty, is a plastic surgery procedure that is applied to the eyelids and provides tension of the sections around the eyes. Mostly after the age of 35 and 40, sagging of the upper eyelids, baggy and wrinkles are seen in the custody. This gives the person a sad and tired appearance. To avoid this appearance, too much skin is removed from the eyelid of the person. In this way, the person will have a younger and more alive look. Eyelid aesthetic surgeries are usually more needed after the age of 35. The surgical risks of these aesthetic applications are small. Due to hereditary reasons, some people have uncomfortable problems with their eyelids at a young age. Eyelid aesthetic surgery can be performed at an early age in these people. Before eyelid aesthetics, people’s eyebrow position should be examined very well. If the person has a miscarriate of eyebrows, eyebrow lifting surgery should be among the operations to be considered.

Can eyelid surgery be applied to everyone?

Since the eye skin is the thinnest skin in our body, it is also the easiest wrinkled area. Although it is possible to temporarily correct these wrinkles around the eyes with botox, eyelid surgery should definitely be performed for a permanent solution. Eyelid surgery is a method that can be easily applied in everyone and at any age where wrinkles and deformations are present.

Is there any mark on my eye after eyelid surgery?

During eyelid surgery, the skin surplus on the upper eyelid is removed in a simple way and sewn into the existing line in the area. Likewise, if there is a redness of the lower eyelid, the skin is opened with a line just below the eyelash and the fat tissue in it is removed, then the lower eyelid is closed again. In short, this line formed in the surgery will not be seen in it, which will be just below the eyelashes.

I’m going to have eyelid surgery. How long will the surgery take?

Eyelid surgeries are usually performed under local anesthesia or sedation. Upper eyelid surgery takes approximately half an hour, and lower eyelid surgery usually takes an hour. Lower and upper eyelid surgery can be performed at the same time. In this case, the operation will end in 1.5 hours.

Can I return to my normal life immediately after eyelid surgery?

Because eyelid surgery is an extremely simple operation, the patient can return home on the same day. On the day after the operation, he will be able to watch TELEVISION and read books easily. After the operation, the stitches in the eyelid will be taken within a week after the operation. In short, the person will be able to continue his/her normal life easily immediately after the surgery.

What should I pay attention to after the eyelid operation?

After eyelid surgery, there will be thin short bands in that area, but there is no need to close the eyes. After the operation, it is recommended that the patient lie on a high level of life. Since eyelid aesthetic surgery is a simple surgery, the patient can return to normal life after 1-2 days of rest.