Non-surgical laser blepharoplasty is a method of rejuvenating and reducing the skin of the eyelids. In essence, this is laser resurfacing of the upper/lower eyelid.
Our skin is a protein formation, and any protein shrinks under the influence of temperature (we have all seen how, for example, chicken skin shrinks when a piece of chicken is exposed to temperature). But simply heating the skin is not enough - it needs to be perforated to reduce its area and start the processes of rejuvenation and restoration (this is called fractional laser resurfacing).
Penetrating into the skin, the directed light beam burns out the microtubules, and in the places where the laser is exposed, tissue and intercellular fluid are evaporated, which leads to the effect of lifting and compression of the skin flap, as well as the launch of regeneration processes.
Postoperative recovery after eyelid surgery
Blepharoplasty of the upper eyelids: in the postoperative period, the upper eyelids do not hurt, discomfort and lacrimation are possible, minimal to moderate bruising usually does not extend beyond the orbital area. They pass within 7-10 days. Sutures are applied with a thread with an atraumatic needle, non-absorbable threads, and are removed 4-7 days after surgery. During the first 3 weeks you need to be careful not to hit or scratch the eyelid, otherwise the stitches may come apart. If this happens, the wound must be sutured as soon as possible.
After lower eyelid blepharoplasty , the lower eyelids also do not hurt in the postoperative period. Sutures are removed on days 4-7, postoperative rehabilitation is 3-5 days longer than with upper eyelid blepharoplasty. The bruising is somewhat greater than on the upper eyelids. Tearing and discomfort are more common than with upper eyelid surgery.
How is non-surgical blepharoplasty performed?
In modern cosmetology, the most commonly used method for anti-aging procedures is fractional exposure , in which the laser beam does not move in a continuous line, treating the entire surface of the skin, but in a targeted manner.
So-called microwells (columns) are formed, visually on the skin this appears as a network of white dots (white is the dry residue of evaporated skin proteins: collagen and elastin).
Due to the temperature, the skin tightens, and the process of regeneration of new skin structures starts in the affected areas; in fact, new young skin is formed with newly restored collagen and elastin.
It has been proven that the technique is as effective as continuous resurfacing , while it is less painful and traumatic, and also has a shorter recovery period.
The result of non-surgical eyelid blepharoplasty is:
- Smoothing out fine wrinkles and reducing the area of skin flap in the treated area.
- Improving skin turgor and tone. The manifestations of ptosis are significantly reduced, the eyelid is tightened, and the gaze becomes more open.
- Increased skin elasticity. Thermal exposure leads to a double effect: on the one hand, collagen and elastin fibers are twisted into tight spirals, providing the effect of skin contraction and a dense frame. On the other hand, such exposure stimulates the formation of new cells.
- Thermal effects improve blood circulation and lymphatic drainage, which helps fight congestion.
The laser blepharoplasty procedure is performed under local anesthesia and takes from 40 to 60 minutes (including anesthesia). It does not require a hospital stay, and therefore the patient can immediately go home.
Cost of eyelid surgery. Cost of eyelid surgery. Blepharoplasty prices
The price of blepharoplasty depends on many factors. The main factor determining the price of eyelid surgery is the complexity of the manipulations performed, the method of anesthesia, the level of the clinic and the plastic surgeon.
Cost of blepharoplasty : The price of eyelid surgery in Voronezh is on average quite affordable. You can see the result of my blepharoplasty in the photo. This section presents photographs of patients before and after blepharoplasty . You have the opportunity to choose; the cost of eyelid surgery varies, but it is better to be guided not only by the cost of eyelid surgery, but also by the level of skill of the surgeon.
When is it time to have laser blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty in the classical sense implies a surgical operation that involves removing excess skin around the eyes or redistributing intraorbital fat.
Don't wait for your eyelids to droop! You should be wary:
- The first signs of ptosis of the upper or lower eyelid;
- Initial manifestations of problems with the nasolacrimal trough and bags under the eyes.
- Flabbiness of the skin of the eyelids;
- Dull color and loss of skin tone.
It is important to understand that correction of these aesthetic defects is possible only in the initial stages.
There is no risk of postoperative scar formation during the procedure. Non-surgical rejuvenation is carried out without general anesthesia, and therefore this technique is rapidly gaining popularity among patients. At the end of the rehabilitation period after laser blepharoplasty, the client receives younger and tighter skin without pathological changes.
Preparing for blepharoplasty
Eye blepharoplasty is an operation that requires preparation. A set of measures allows you to minimize the possibility of developing complications or deteriorating aesthetic results.
- Preparation for surgery begins with a conversation - the doctor finds out the patient’s wishes and asks clarifying questions about the state of health. After this, the necessary examinations are prescribed. In particular, the plastic surgeon's patient must undergo blood and urine tests before blepharoplasty. This will allow you to find out blood clotting indicators and make sure there are no diseases or infections. It is necessary to provide the result of fluorography, undergo an electrocardiogram, and consult a therapist (the doctor may refer you for additional examinations).
- A couple of months before surgery, you should avoid visiting the solarium and the beach - your facial skin should be protected as much as possible from direct sunlight.
- A couple of weeks before blepharoplasty you will have to give up alcohol and smoking. Both nicotine and ethanol can provoke unwanted reactions during anesthesia. In addition, these substances impair wound healing.
- Drugs that affect blood clotting are excluded. In particular, these are paracetamol and acetylsalicylic acid. Citrus fruits and chocolate are contraindicated before blepharoplasty (they also thin the blood).
- A few days before surgery, you will have to give up active physical activity and the use of cosmetics. Spicy, fatty, smoked, salty foods should be excluded from the diet - they affect the condition of the skin. It is recommended to reduce the amount of carbohydrates consumed (sweets increase the risk of developing infections). Before surgery, you need to protect yourself from stress as much as possible. Full sleep is shown. Before general anesthesia, you will have to abstain from food for 8-10 hours.
These are just general recommendations. Eyelid surgery is a complex operation. Before it is carried out, the doctor instructs his patient in detail on how to prepare for it.
Ophthalmosurgery at OKO - eye surgeries in Voronezh
Ophthalmic surgery is currently one of the most developed and sought-after branches of traditional medicine. Unfortunately, eye surgery may be urgently required when diagnosing a huge number of diseases of the visual system. Surgery is usually a last resort resorted to if conservative therapy is ineffective.
Professional doctors at the OKO Vision Clinic perform even the most complex eye surgeries. In Voronezh, a huge number of patients left our specialists healthy, looking at the world in a new way in the truest sense of the word.
Cost of eye surgeries in our clinic
| Price list of paid medical services for outpatient microsurgery | Price (for one eye) |
| Diagnostics and consultations | |
| Doctor's appointment (initial and more than 3 months after repeated appointment) | 1700 rubles |
| Repeated doctor’s appointment (more than 1 month after the initial appointment) | 1200 rubles |
| Cataract surgery | |
| Cataract removal (phacoemulsification method) with soft IOL implantation + local anesthesia | |
| Standard | |
| Phacoemulsification without IOL | 19,000 rubles |
| IOL suturing | 17,000 rubles |
| Phacoemulsification with AcrySof Natural IOL implantation | 30,000 rubles |
| Phacoemulsification with AcrySof IQ Natural IOL implantation | 32,000 rubles |
| Phacoemulsification with implantation of Zeiss CT Asphina 509M IOL (prepayment 20,000.00) | 37,000 rubles |
| Phacoemulsification with implantation of Zeiss CT LISA ReSTOR IOL (prepayment 50,000.00 rubles) / TORIC | 77,000 rubles |
| Phacoemulsification with implantation of Zeiss CT LISA (tri) IOL (prepayment 50,000.00 rubles) | 80,000 rubles |
| Phacoemulsification with implantation of AcrySof IQ ReSTOR IOL (prepayment 40,000.00) | 62,000 rubles |
| Phacoemulsification with implantation of AcrySof IQ TORIC IOL (prepayment 22,000.00) | 44,000 rubles |
| Phacoemulsification with implantation of AcrySof IQ ReSTOR/TORIC IOL (prepayment 65,000.00 rubles) | 92,000 rubles |
| In complicated cases, suture fixation | |
| Phacoemulsification without IOL | 24,000 rubles |
| Phacoemulsification with AcrySof Natural IOL implantation | 35,000 rubles |
| Phacoemulsification with AcrySof IQ Natural IOL implantation | 37,000 rubles |
| Phacoemulsification with implantation of Zeiss CT Asphina 509M IOL | 42,000 rubles |
| Phacoemulsification with AcrySof IQ ReSTOR IOL implantation | 67,000 rubles |
| Phacoemulsification with AcrySof IQ TORIC IOL implantation | 49,000 rubles |
| Antiglaucomatous surgery | |
| Non-penetrating deep sclerectomy (NPDS) | 17,000 rubles |
| Deep sclerectomy with posterior sclerectomy (DSE+ZSE) | 17,000 rubles |
| Sinustrabeculectomy with posterior sclerectomy (STE+ZSE) | 17,000 rubles |
| Non-penetrating deep sclerectomy with implantation of GlautexDDA drainage (NGSE+drainage) | 30,000 rubles |
| Deep sclerectomy with posterior sclerectomy, with implantation of GlautexDDA drainage (GSE+ZSE+drainage) | 30,000 rubles |
| Implantation of Ahmed glaucomatous valve, model FP8 (prepayment 40,000.00 rubles) | To order with prepayment |
| Shunt implantation - mini-implant Ex-PRESS MINI GLA SHUNT P50PL (prepayment 60,000.00 rubles) | To order with prepayment |
| Inspection of the drainage filtration pad (needling) | 8000 rubles |
| Intravitreal, endovitreal administration | |
| Treatment of macular edema - introduction of the Ozurdex implant (prepayment 55,000.00 rubles) | 75,000 rubles |
| Treatment of age-related macular degeneration of the retina - administration of the drug "Lucentis" | 60,000 rubles |
| (prepayment 30,000.00 rubles) | |
| Treatment of diabetic macular edema of the retina - administration of the drug EYLEA | 65,000 rubles |
| "Aflibercept" (prepayment 45,000.00 rubles) | |
| Price list for medical services for outpatient eyelid surgery | Price (rubles) |
| Chalazion removal (one eye) | 3000.00 - 5000.00 rubles |
| Removal of papillomas (one unit) | 2000 rubles |
| Removal of atheroma (one unit) | 3000 rubles |
| Lipoma removal | 4000 rubles |
| Removal of xanthelasma of the eyelids | 6000.00 – 10000.00 rubles |
| Removal of conjunctival and eyelid cysts | 4000.00 – 7000.00 rubles |
| Removal of neoplasms of the conjunctiva and eyelids | 5000.00 – 7000.00 rubles |
| Removal of multiple eyelid molluscum (one eye) | 5000.00 – 7000.00 rubles |
| Removing abnormally growing eyelashes | 500 rubles |
| Pterygium removal | 7000.00 – 10000.00 rubles |
| Correction of entropion and eversion of eyelids (one eye) | 5000.00 – 10000.00 rubles |
| Elimination of eyebrow ptosis (both eyes) | 25,000 rubles |
| Elimination of eyebrow ptosis (one eye) | 15,000 rubles |
| Correction of ptosis of soft tissues of the cheek-zygomatic areas | 30,000 rubles |
| Removal of strabismus (adults) one muscle | 15,000 rubles |
| Removal of strabismus (adults) two muscles | 18000.00 – 20000.00 rubles |
| Removal of strabismus (adults) three muscles | 25,000 rubles |
| Scleroplasty with alloplant | 20,000 rubles |
| Scleroplasty | 15,000 rubles |
| Correction of position and expansion of the lacrimal punctum with an occluder (one point) | 15,000 rubles |
| Expansion (narrowing) with a punctal occluder (one point) | 9000 rubles |
| Expansion (narrowing) with a lacrimal punctum occluder (two points) | 16,000 rubles |
| Removal of subcutaneous hernia, blepharochalasis, dermatochalasis of the upper eyelids | 30000.00 rubles |
| Repeated removal of subcutaneous hernia, blepharochalasis, dermatochalasis of the upper eyelids | 15000.00 rubles |
| Removal of subcutaneous hernia, blepharochalasis, dermatochalasis of the lower eyelids | 35000.00 rubles |
| Repeated removal of subcutaneous hernia, blepharochalasis, dermatochalasis of the lower eyelids | 20000.00 rubles |
| Removal of subcutaneous hernia, blepharochalasis, dermatochalasis of the upper and lower eyelids | 60000.00 rubles |
| Repeated removal of subcutaneous hernia, blepharochalasis, dermatochalasis of the upper and lower eyelids | 30000.00 rubles |
| Eyelid surgery (one eye) | 15000.00 – 20000.00 rubles |
| Removing stitches | 300 rubles |
Safe eye surgeries in Voronezh - advantages of the OKO vision clinic
Safety is the main aspect when performing any surgical procedure, including eye surgery. In Voronezh, our clinic was chosen by many precisely for its competent approach to each patient individually. This is very important - after all, a procedure that will only benefit one person can become deadly for another for some reason.
Before surgery, each patient must undergo a thorough examination. This will provide the most accurate information about the condition of the body, and therefore will answer the question of whether surgical intervention is safe or not.
In addition, it is worth noting the highest level of qualifications of doctors and the advanced equipment of the clinic itself. All this reduces risks to zero.
High efficiency of eye surgeries
How to make surgery as effective as possible, but at the same time painless? The answer is simple - a thorough diagnosis of the health condition and correct diagnosis, selection of the most effective treatment method, use of the most modern, effective, and safe means currently available.
Add to this the high professionalism of the doctors and a properly selected rehabilitation program - all this will ensure not only the proper effect of eye surgery, but also the fastest possible recovery of the patient and his return to a full life.
How is the need for eye surgery determined?
Any eye surgery, as well as other surgical manipulations, is performed only if there are appropriate indications. Some situations require immediate intervention (for example, the presence of a foreign body in the organ of vision), others are of a cosmetic or rehabilitation nature, so the need for them is determined solely by the patient, but in strict accordance with the doctor’s recommendations.
We remind you that absolutely all operations are carried out only after a comprehensive examination by a qualified specialist. The order and content of diagnostic measures are determined based on the type of intervention in the body, as well as the individual characteristics of the patient.
What eye surgeries can OKO specialists perform?
The OKO clinic performs various minimally invasive outpatient eye interventions - therapeutic and cosmetic. Among these are:
- Surgical treatment of cataracts, glaucoma.
- Operations to eliminate eyelid defects - eversion and drooping eyelids.
- Blepharoplasty is the removal of the skin fold of the upper eyelid.
- Removal of tumors on the eyelids, on the face (facial fat, moles, lipomas, papillomas, warts) that cause anxiety, pain, and aesthetic defects of the face.
- Removing a foreign body from the eye (Any objects that have entered the eye as a result of an accident, as well as eye parasites);
- Bougienage of the lacrimal canal.
The OKO Vision Clinic is ready to provide a long, comfortable stay for the patient after eye surgery. (type of day hospital). All patients are under the constant supervision of a competent specialist with extensive experience and high qualifications. This will allow the patient to be immediately stabilized if complications arise.
