An eyelid correction is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin, fat, and sometimes muscle from the upper or lower eyelids. The goal of the procedure is to correct drooping eyelids, bags, and wrinkles, making the face look younger and fresher. There are two main types of eyelid surgery: upper eyelid surgery and lower eyelid surgery. Despite the popularity of eyelid surgery, many myths still exist.
While many people undergo eyelid surgery for aesthetic reasons, such as reducing bags or drooping eyelids, the procedure can also have functional benefits. With upper eyelid surgery, excess skin can obstruct the field of vision, making driving, reading, and other daily activities difficult. This can be remedied with the procedure, and in this case, the procedure is functional.
Many people think that eyelid surgery is painful, but that is usually not the case. Before the procedure, local anesthetic cream is applied to the eyelids. The anesthetic cream serves as a pre-anesthesia for the actual local anesthesia. This completely anesthetizes the eyelids, which means that the patient feels little to no pain during the procedure. After the surgery, there may be some swelling and discomfort, but this is usually mild and short-lived.
Some people think that lower eyelid surgery is only useful for people with extremely swollen bags under the eyes. In reality, the procedure can also be performed on people with mild bags or sagging skin. The procedure can achieve a fresher and more youthful appearance.
Although most patients are older, younger people can also have problems with, for example, a genetic predisposition for drooping eyelids. This can cause a tired or aged appearance at any age, which is why eyelid correction can also be useful at a younger age.
At a younger age, a lower eyelid correction is also not necessarily recommended. This is because the skin often contains fewer to no wrinkles, so a scar will always be slightly visible and will not disappear into the skin fold as with an upper eyelid correction.
While surgeons strive for symmetry, it is important to know that no face is perfectly symmetrical. Some asymmetry is normal, both before and after surgery. However, an experienced surgeon will attempt to maintain the natural balance of the face.
Although lower eyelid surgery can help remove fat deposits that cause bags, it is not always a solution for dark circles. Dark circles can have multiple causes, such as pigmentation or thin skin. In these cases, additional treatments, such as laser therapy or fillers, may be necessary.
Although recovery can take some time, it is often shorter than many people think. Most patients can return to work or their daily activities within one to two weeks. There may be some swelling and bruising, but this usually disappears after a few days to a week. Of course, the scar will still be visible. The scar often reaches its peak three months after the procedure. During this time, the scar is the most red/pink, after which it decreases and the scar continues to fade.
A well-performed eyelid correction is intended to make subtle improvements without altering the natural appearance of the face. The goal is to give a fresher, more rested, and younger look without drastic changes to your face.
Eyelid corrections give long-lasting results. However, the natural aging of the skin continues, which means that some sagging may occur again over time. The area will generally look improved for a long time and the results can last for years.
Eyelid surgery is one of the most common cosmetic procedures. Although every surgical procedure carries risks, eyelid surgery is generally considered a relatively safe procedure. The results are visible quickly and the chance of complications is small when the procedure is performed by a qualified and experienced surgeon.
Eyelid surgery is a safe and effective way to address both aesthetic and functional concerns around the eyes. The procedure offers long-lasting results with minimal downtime and subtle changes, giving you a fresher, younger look without a drastic change to your face. As with any procedure, it is important to have realistic expectations and be well-informed by a qualified surgeon.
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