Circular blepharoplasty

The skin on the eyelids and under the eyes is delicate and thin, so age-related changes affect it in the first place. The most effective way to eliminate sagging tissue, the formation of fat hernias under the eyes, facial wrinkles is surgery - a circular blepharoplasty. In the course of the intervention, a plastic surgeon tightens the skin, eliminates excess tissue, giving the view a more youthful appearance, expressiveness and freshness. In addition, a circumferential eye lift (blepharoplasty) can eliminate congenital defects and correct the shape and incision of the eyes.

WHAT PROBLEMS CAN BE FIXED

Performing a simultaneous upper and lower blepharoplasty of the eyelids helps in one intervention to correct various defects of the eyelid, resulting from any traumatic effects, those of a congenital nature, as well as those associated with age.

We at the clinic perform circumferential intervention for the following problems. These are:

• Age-related changes that lead to drooping, sagging in the corners of the eyes;
• simultaneous ptosis of the skin and underlying tissues on the lower and upper eyelids;
• the formation of deep wrinkles and folds around the eyes associated with facial expressions;
• scarring defects associated with trauma;
• puffiness, bags under the eyes against the overhanging upper eyelid;
• the formation of fat hernias;
• dissatisfaction with the appearance, shape, or cut of the eyes;
• predisposition to the formation of sagging skin on the eyelids.
• It is important to have a preliminary consultation, to discuss all the nuances of the operation and the subsequent result, the recovery procedure, to rule out all contraindications.

SURGICAL BENEFITS

A simultaneous blepharoplasty of the upper and lower eyelids (circumferential lift) has a number of advantages over individual types of intervention. First of all, a single operation eliminates several defects simultaneously caused by the aging process, congenital features or acquired pathologies. It forms a rejuvenation of the entire area around the eyes, eliminating even pronounced defects. The surgery is performed by experienced surgeons, the rehabilitation period is very short, and the risk of complications during such a procedure is minimal.

CONTRAINDICATIONS TO SURGERY

Before performing the intervention, the plastic surgeon must exclude possible contraindications. These include:

• diabetes mellitus of any type that is in decompensation;
• any kind of cancer pathologies;
• presence of HIV infection, viral hepatitis;
• clotting abnormalities, especially with a tendency to bleed;
• inflammatory skin lesions on the eyelids;
• eye problems (conjunctivitis, blepharitis, glaucoma, etc.)
• acute infections, febrile states;
• chronic pathologies at the decompensation stage.

Before the implementation of the intervention in a preliminary consultation, the plastic surgeon conducts a detailed examination, prescribes tests and examinations, ruling out any contraindications.

WHAT TRAINING IS REQUIRED

Before the circular plasty the doctor clarifies the price of surgery at our clinic in St. Petersburg, describes the features of preparation in detail. Two weeks before the appointed date it is necessary to begin examinations and take the necessary tests, to give up alcohol and smoking, cancel drugs that can affect clotting (anticoagulants, disaggregants, contraceptives, anti-inflammatory drugs). The day before surgery you need to wash your head, bathe, refrain from eating 6-8 hours before the intervention, eliminate the intake of fluids for 3-4 hours.

HOW THE OPERATION IS PERFORMED

The duration of the intervention depends on the amount of manipulation, the individual characteristics, the age of the patient, and the expected result. On average, the operation lasts from 90 minutes to 3 hours. The basis of the method is a classic intervention to lift the upper eyelids with simultaneous transconjunctival intervention on the lower eyelids. The doctor may choose other methods of plastic surgery to achieve maximum results. It is possible to use laser correction in the area of the upper eyelid, a traditional lift of the lower eyelid.

Depending on the chosen technique, the incisions on the lower eyelid will be located along the growth of the lashes or on the inner side of the eyelid. In the case of upper eyelid plasty, they will go in the crease, which will make the suture inconspicuous. Through these incisions, the doctor will remove or distribute to other areas of fat packs, remove excess skin, tighten tissues and fix with special sutures.

REABILITATION

A circular blepharoplasty requires a recovery period, which usually does not exceed 3-4 weeks. After that it is possible to go back to your ordinary life with certain restrictions. During the rehabilitation period, the stitches heal, swelling and bruising disappear, eye exercises are performed, and certain medications are used.

On the first day, the patient is hospitalized under the supervision of a plastic surgeon. Then he is released home. Removal of stitches occurs by 5-7 days, swelling and bruising disappear by about 10-12 days. Until this period, you should refuse to wear contact lenses, the use of decorative cosmetics.

For the entire rehabilitation period, you must sleep on your back with your head elevated by an extra pillow. Heavy loads, stresses are excluded, you cannot visit bathhouses, saunas and swimming pools, take hot showers or baths. It is important to minimize or exclude television and computer work.