Eyelid surgery is usually indicated by drooping eyelids, and at the time of the occurrence of the so-called bags under the eyes. Therefore, the skin around the eyes is verythin and vulnerable to frequent repetition of facial grimaces, right here there are the first signs of aging. The first age-related changes can be observed between 35 and 40 years of age. The procedure can be performed on the upper eyelids, lower or both.
Before the operation
Operation
Treatment is usually performed under local anesthesia and takes about one and a half hours. On the upper eyelid incision is carried out in the eyelid fold and cut out part of the skin and excess of fat. The cuts on the upper eyelids (and thus also after scars) are hidden in the natural breakdown of the eyelid. The lower eyelid incision is under the lashes. In this case, a bit of skin cut shapes to be cut orbital fat.
After operation
It is recommended to sleep with your head up. Over a period of a minimum of one week to refrain from physical exercise, as this will raise your blood pressure, and that the operation is running. In the first days after surgery may experience swelling of the eyelids, could also show minor bruises. After surgery, you can feel the increased sensitivity to light and increased lacrimation. For this reason, during this period it is wearing sunglasses.
