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Surgery of the upper lids (Blepharoplasty)

Blepharoplasty is a surgery removing skin and excessive fat from the area of the eye lids. Sagging lids develop most often in association with higher age. Since the skin around eyes is very thin and it is exposed to strains by mimics, the signs of aging appear there earliest. First changes may be observed between the age of 35 - 40 years; if they develop earlier, they are usually based on hereditary factors.

Blepharoplasty is usually performed from cosmetic reasons to improve appearance and face expression. Some people, however, have such an extent of lid sagging that it restricts their visual field - hence, blepharoplasty has a therapeutic reason.

Post-surgery
It is recommended to sleep with head elevated. You must certainly restrict the physical activity for a week since it results in increased blood pressure, which is not desirable after the surgery. Eye lids will be more or less swollen in the first days after surgery and there could also develop mild hematomas. Eyes may be more sensitive to light and they can weep considerably. Therefore, it is recommended to use sun glasses in this period of time. Most people are able to read and perform common activities after several days.

Surgery of the lower lids

With increasing age the skin of the lids is often released and subsequently sagging and the so called fatty prolapses, i.e. pouches, develop, which consist of fatty tissue. Both these signs affect the upper as well as lower eye lids. In the lower lids, greater problem is the development of fatty pouches, which are the cause of a more tired and older face expression.

Operation procedure
Eyelids may be operated separately as well as simultaneously; they are also a part of a face-lift. Surgery is performed in local anaesthesia. The principle of the procedure is always a removal of skin folds, and also removal of fatty pouches and their hiding. The resulting scar is situated under the eyelash line. The surgery of lower lids usually lasts for 70 minutes.

Post-surgery
Post-operation care includes application of cold heavy dressings, gel glasses and icing. Also a proper care of scars is required; in the first days after the surgery, it is appropriate to protect the eyes with sunglasses.

The intervention is usually performed with local anesthesia, by request of a client it can be performed in general anesthesia too.