Eyelid Surgery Blepharoplasty The surgery in which the sagging and defects of the lower and upper eyelids are corrected are called Aesthetic Eyelid Surgeries. Eyelid Rejuvenescence Surgery (Blepharoplasty) Upper and lower eyelid surgeries are conducted for aesthetically pleasing eyelids. These operations are rejuvenating surgeries for areas around the eye. The eyelid skin is adherent to the mobile muscles. Problems such as bagging, excess skin and sagging around the eye are given an aesthetic look with this surgery. Eyelid surgeries are conducted for medical purposes as much as aesthetic purposes. After this operation,patients are considerably happier within their social circles. We are also told that their sleeping issues are solved and they become more cheerful. Upper Eyelid Surgery As people age,excessive skin forms on the upper eyelid. These lump up and cause weight on the eyelid. Sometimes the fat tissue becomes visible on the eyelid and causes the eyelid to swell. Excessive skin on the upper eyelid causes the patients to feel more tired. They always feel they need to sleep. Their eyelids become heavier. They get tired quickly while reading. These problems make the patients appear to be harsh, sad and tired. Upper eyelid rejuvenescence surgeries (blepharoplasty) is conducted under local anesthesia. The excessive fat and skin is removed. This creates a younger look . Eyelid skin heals very fast so there will not be a scar left after surgery. Lower Eyelid Surgery Generally the problem is bagging that forms with the onset of age. Similarly, excessive skin and thin wrinkles may appear with this problem. With the lower eyelid surgery the excess skin and fat is removed. Lower eyelid rejuvenescence surgeries are conducted under sedation or general anesthesia. Oedema and bruising is expected after the surgery. You may return to your daily life and routines after approximately 5 days. Does eyelid surgery leave a scar? - The eyelid has the best healing tissue - Eyelid surgery is the least scar leaving surgery on the human skin. - The scars are almost invisible. Healing duration after the eyelid surgery - The patient may go home the same day. - During the application, the dressing doesn’t impair the vision. Since the dressing isn’t done on the eye, you won’t experience any visual problems. People look older because of low eyelid. It causes vision problems. Effects of excesssive skin even though there is no problem. People feel always sleepy and tired because of these reasons people feel unhappy. With blepharoplasty detention fat bags are destroyed. By this surgery wrinkles around eyes do not change. People need with other plastic surgeries with blepharoplasty for forehead stretching, forehead wrinkles and eyebrow removal. Upper Eyelid Surgery Excess skin in the form folding of the eyelid removed by local anesthesia. Surgery causes just a thin stitch. Day by day stitches look natural. Plastic surgeon can suggest eye drops and cold compress after the surgery. Keeping the head high while sleeping will accelerate recovery process. In the recovery process upper eyelid surgery, a feeling of numbres and stinging is normal in the eyes. The best advices are given by your plastic surgeon instead of advices by internet. First one week you should avoid very hot environments and steam bath. Health insurance is not valid for upper eyelid surgery. Upper eyelid and lower eyelid surgeries decided to make at the same time. General anesthesia or sedation makes. Lower Eyelid Surgery When people getting older skin of lower eyelid getting thinner and sagging. Lower eyelid surgery is performed under local anesthesia or sedation. Bagging of lower eyelid is removed. The lower eyelid skin and muscle are removed together with an incision below the eyelashes. Plastic surgeons evaluate eye problems with looking of cheeks. Surgery takes approximately 2 hours. Eyelids are placed in the band that does not cause vision problems. After first 24 hours bruise and swellings begin to become more obvious. Actually these are signs of recovery. Leakage and light redness in bands is normal. The head should be held, high for less edema. Your plastic surgeon recommends you all about treatment and cleaning your eyes areas. For the first time patient feels like swollen but during the day it disappears. Feeling tightness is normal. You may wear sunglasses. After fifth day of surgery patient is allowed to drive car. While you are in recovery process you have to pay attention sun, wind, sports, steam bath, solarium. Recovery process is so important. For the first week hard touches and rubbing should be avoided. For first 24 hours must be made of ice on eyes. This makes it faster recovery process.