What is Eyelid Aesthetics? How Is It Performed?

What is Eyelid Aesthetics?

Our skin sags naturally due to aging and the effects of gravity. This causes to signs of aging such as sagging, discoloration and wrinkles on the eyelids. Plus, other factors such as sun exposure, air pollution, irregular sleep, heavy smoking and excessive alcohol use makes the skin age faster.

Eyelid aesthetics or blepharoplasty is a group of surgical procedures performed by the plastic surgeons. These procedures remove sagging skin and excess muscle tissue on the upper and lower eyelids and tighten the tissue around the eyes.

How is Eyelid Aesthetics Performed?

In short, upper eyelid aesthetics is a procedure where the excess skin and muscle tissue in the eye area are removed. In order to avoid any surgical scars after eyelid aesthetics, an incision is made from the fold line of the eyelid in the surgery. For better results in upper eyelid surgery, it is recommended to be combined with forehead and eyebrow lifts.

Who Should Have Eyelid Aesthetics?

• It is not suitable for people who have conditions like diabetes and thyroid disease.
• Blepharoplasty is also not suitable for people with serious eye diseases. These are such as dry eye syndrome or intraocular pressure and retinal detachment.
• Anyone aged 35 and over can have eyelid surgery.
• In cases where an excessively large eyelid adversely affects the person’s vision and visibility, the age of surgery can be reduced below 35 years.

Things to Consider Before Eyelid Surgery

As with any surgery, there are some points to consider before eyelid aesthetics:

• You should stop using medications such as aspirin at least 15 days before surgery to prevent bleeding.
• Avoid smoking and other tobacco products for at least 2-3 weeks to speed up healing.
• You should not take nutritional supplements and some types of herbs during this period because they may cause unexpected effects.

Things to Consider After Eyelid Aesthetic Surgery

Some points should be considered after eyelid aesthetics and during the healing process,

Patients are usually discharged a few hours after ice packs are applied to the eyelid.
It is recommended to apply ice for 15 minutes per hour intermittently during waking hours for the first two days after surgery.
The head should be raised with one or two pillows while lying down.
You should stay away from jobs that require a lot of effort, sports, bending and excessive heat.
After the first 48 hours, you will gradually start to return to your normal life.

Eyelid Surgery Prices

In 2022, eyelid surgery prices may vary depending on the degree of the problem, the surgical method to be applied, the hospital and the experience of the doctor. Price average for 2022 is 2500$
You can contact TurkeyCares for all your questions about eyelid aesthetic surgery. At TurkeyCares, one of the leading clinics in Turkey, you can plan the treatment process with specialised and experienced doctors in the field, and learn more about eyelid aesthetic surgery.