Blepharoplasty - this plastic surgery, which is carried out to improve the shape of age, helps to eliminate the age-related changes, "bags" under the eyes, wrinkles, etc. This is one of the most popular plastic surgery because it is very effective and helps a person to look younger than his years.
Тypes of blepharoplasty
Depending on the applied methods and goalsset by the patient may use different types of this operation.
1. Haute. Performed on the upper eyelid to remove its overhang. In this case, the surgeon removes excess soft tissue andexcess subcutaneous fat. Operation is performed through an incision that is made in the natural crease.
2. Bottom. The doctor works with the lower eyelid, removes hernia and bags under the eyes. The incision is carried out bythe ciliary edge of the eyelid.
3. Transconjunctival. Done when the operation is not connected with the removal of excess skin tissue grafts. The aim of surgical intervention - a little reshape century due to redistribution of fatty tissue around the eye. An incision is made on the inner side of the eye.
4. Circular. Is a combination of upper and lower blepharoplasty.
The most modern and productive today type of plastic surgery - laser. Its main advantage - Traumatic. Recovery from this procedure is quick and does not cause discomfort to the patient. Plastic surgery in Germany is mainly carried out by means of laser technology, which allow to achieve more tangible effect.
Operation and Recovery
Before surgery, each patient undergoes a mandatory medical examination: pass tests, conducted ECG, chest X-ray,consultation with a physician. This is done so that the surgeon was able to assess the potential risks and take the necessary corrective measures. Blepharoplasty procedure usually takes no more than 20-40 minutes. More complexity isto work with the lower eyelids, which requires the surgeon this jeweler's precision. Surgery is performed on an outpatient basis. Within a few hours after the patient can go home.
The first 10-14 days after surgery under the eyes bruise and swelling, which gradually passes. The patient may experiencepain in the eyes. For some time, impose restrictions on the normal life. For example, within 2 days after the operation can not be read, and use of contact lenses is not recommended for 2 weeks.
