The area around the eyes is where the signs of aging first appear on our face. At the age of thirties, the skin accumulations on the upper lids and bagging on the lower lids begin. These cause people to look tired and sleepless all the time. In addition, depending on the mimics, the wrinkles called crow’s feet occur around the eyes. The collapses and bruises can develop under the custody. Over time, a deep line called the "tear trough" forms by separating the under-eye bags from the cheek. The accumulation of skin on the upper lids makes it difficult for the patient to open their eyes. Such patients get help from their eyebrows to correct their appearance. As they constantly raise their eyebrows, the forehead lines become deeper and there can be headaches at the end of the day.
The eyelid surgery is the most common facial rejuvenation procedure. This also applies to male patients. A well-performed surgery immediately changes the patient's appearance and rejuvenates their gaze. The patients appear rested and energetic.
Frequently asked questions related to the eye contour aesthetic:
What is the eyelid aesthetic?
It will be more correct to use the term eye contour aesthetic instead of the eyelid aesthetic. Here, it is necessary to evaluate the upper eyelid together with the eyebrows and forehead, and the lower eyelid together with the cheek. The excess skin on the upper lid is removed and the agglomeration on the eyelid is prevented. In addition, the eyebrow edges are lifted. If necessary, the eyebrows are raised with the help of an endoscope. In the lower lid, the deteriorated lid-cheek relationship is corrected. The adipose that is bagged on the lower lid is removed and carried over the cheek, at the same time the midface area is moved upwards. If necessary, the adipose injections are made on the cheek and around the eyes. The chemical peeling or laser can be done for the fine wrinkles around the eyes. The botox can be applied to the crow’s feet crow's feet around the eyes. For the color changes around the eyes, the laser applications or adipose injections can be made. All these procedures can be performed individually or as a part of the facial rejuvenation surgery.
Who is the aesthetic eyelid surgery performed for?
The eyelid aesthetic are usually performed after the age of 35. However, the surgery can be performed at an earlier age in the patients having a familial upper lid structure that is too succulent and low, and those having the significant bagging on the lower lid.
This operation can be applied to the patients who have baggy or drooping eyelids, have realistic expectations, are physically healthy, and are psychologically ready for it. Especially, the upper eyelid surgery is a highly demanded intervention by male patients. The low eyelids give men a constantly tired and sleepy expression. This situation causes problems especially in the business life. If the patient has additional eye diseases or thyroid hormone disorders, these should be treated first.
How are the aesthetic eyelid surgeries performed?
The upper eyelids are cut about 1 cm above the eyelashes, and the excess skin is removed. In the patients having a succulent lid, the underlying muscle and, if necessary, the adipose tissues are also removed. If there is a droopy eyelid, the muscle that the lifts the eyelid is shortened and the eyelids are lifted. If the eyes are sunken in, they can be filled with the adipose. The incisions on the lower lid are made either under the eyelashes or from the inside of the lid. During this surgery, the stretching is usually applied to the midface area. The purpose of the lower lid surgery is to remove the eye bags, fill the tear duct with adipose and straighten it, and correct the relationship between the lid and cheek. The adipose injections are also applied to most of the patients during the surgery.
What should be done and what should not be done before the surgery?
As it is in all surgeries, it is necessary to stop aspirin and smoking 3 weeks before the surgery in the eyelid surgeries. In the last week, it is necessary to stay away from the drugs and similar substances that can dilute the blood.
Those required not using:
-The painkillers such as Apranax, Voltaren, Vermidon (Minoset, Novalgin can be used when pain relief is required),
-The multivitamin pills containing substances such as ginseng, gingko biloba, co-enzyme Q,
-Green tea, flaxseed, cherry stalk, tomato seed herbal products