Which blepharoplasty is better and where is it best to start the transformation: from the upper or lower eyelids?

Blepharoplasty (upper and/or lower eyelid lift) is one of the most common plastic surgeries in the world. Eyelid surgery solves age-related and cosmetic problems in the area around the eyes. Blepharoplasty is a local and relatively easy operation that not only gives an excellent rejuvenating effect to the area around the eyes, but also provides an overall impression of youth. An eyelid lift eliminates tired and frowning eyes, making your facial expression open, attractive and optimistic.

Blepharoplasty in Moscow

Blepharoplasty is one of the most common procedures for rejuvenation and solving age-related or cosmetic problems in the area around the eyes. Local plastic surgery to lift the lower or upper eyelids. The incision removes excess tissue and changes the shape of the eye.

Indication for surgery

Blepharoplasty is performed if the upper eyelid hangs low and interferes with vision, the look constantly looks “tired”, and the eyes get tired quickly. With age, the orbicularis oculi muscle weakens and leaks intraorbital fat, which causes swelling and bags. A good rejuvenating effect is achieved by removing this tissue.

And vice versa. If there is not enough fatty tissue, then a depression forms in the lower eyelid, and the tear trough stands out clearly. The operation levels this area. Facial blepharoplasty is also used for those with a genetic predisposition to drooping eyelids, even at a young age, to achieve an open and bright look.

Plastic blephroplasty at ART-Clinic

Aesthetic surgery to correct the skin around the eyes began almost 120 years ago in Europe. Over the decades, the quality and methods of surgery have improved; the result of the procedure lasts for 10-15 years. The main condition for achieving a stable effect and safety is the choice of a qualified clinic and an experienced surgeon.

The ART-Clinic Center for Plastic Surgery and Cosmetology was founded in 2003. The high level of professionalism and extensive technological equipment of the clinic will help you maintain your youth and become more self-confident.

The procedure is carried out in a hospital setting and differs in location and method:

1. Classic blepharoplasty of the upper eyelid – removes wrinkles, sagging and lifts the outer corner of the eye;
2. Classic lower eyelid blepharoplasty – eliminates bags and dark circles under the eyes;
3. Transconjunctival blepharoplasty of the lower eyelid - the incision is made on the inside of the eyelid;
4. Circular blepharoplasty, the price of which includes simultaneous plastic surgery of the upper and lower eyelids;
5. Formation of folds of the upper eyelids or change in the shape of the Asian type of upper eyelids.

To create precise intradermal cosmetic sutures, surgeons use high-resolution optical instruments and thin suture material. Within a month, postoperative scars become invisible.

How does the operation and recovery period work?

Despite the fact that classical blepharoplasty, like laser blepharoplasty, involves minimal impact on the orbital tissue, a full examination and preparatory stage are still necessary.

Briefly about the process:

• The operation takes 1.5 hours and is performed in a hospital setting under local anesthesia or intravenous sedation;
• The duration of stay in the clinic, depending on the patient’s condition, does not exceed 12 hours;
• Pain, most often weak or absent;
• During the first time, slight swelling and bruising are possible;
• You can leave the house after a few days;
• Stitches are removed after 5 – 6 days;
• During rehabilitation, you need to reduce physical activity as much as possible.

The results of blepharoplasty are considered the most long-lasting in comparison with other aesthetic medicine operations. After recovery, the condition of the skin around the eyes improves significantly. To prolong the effect, you can use therapeutic lifting programs and modeling complexes, individually selected by surgeons and cosmetologists of the ART Clinics.

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Postoperative period

The period of complete recovery after blepharoplasty is 10-12 days. After this time, you will be able to go outside, communicate with people, and apply makeup.

The rate of tissue recovery depends on the following criteria:

♦ Condition of the patient’s skin ♦ Features of the structure of the tissues around the eyes ♦ Age of the patient ♦ Compliance with doctor’s instructions

After the operation, slight swelling of the soft tissues appears, and sometimes bruises. You can wash your face with plain tap water, take a shower, and then wipe your face with a dry, clean towel. Antibiotic eye ointment should be applied to the eyelids twice a day.

The sutures are removed 4-5 days after surgery.

The timing of returning to work after eyelid surgery depends on your attitude towards your appearance and the nature of your work. If you want no one to notice anything, it is better to have 2-3 weeks in reserve.

The issue of visiting the pool requires special attention. The fact is that if during the operation we performed plastic surgery of the tear trough to form a smooth transition from the eyelid to the cheek, then for three months pressure on this area is unacceptable. Therefore, you should not use pool goggles after surgery, which put pressure on the lower part of the eye socket. There are very comfortable glasses that look like a small mask, so please put them on.

A visit to a cosmetologist after eyelid surgery is welcome, but here there are certain restrictions. Before you begin the procedure, inform your cosmetologist that you have had eyelid surgery.

Are you wondering how much eyelid blepharoplasty costs in Moscow? The price for this service depends on the specifics of the planned operation. Blepharoplasty is performed in many clinics and medical centers, and accordingly, the cost of eyelid blepharoplasty in Moscow varies. At our plastic surgery clinic, the cost of blepharoplasty ranges from 90,000 rubles to 180,000 rubles.

Advantages of blepharoplasty at ART-Clinic

Online consultations for patients from the regions

A team of highly qualified specialists with extensive experience

Modern minimally invasive techniques of operations and reconstructions

Affordable prices, promotions, discounts, installments

The ART Clinic employs a close-knit team of surgeons who are experts in the field of facial plastic surgery. Our experience includes thousands of successful facial surgeries. The practice is supported by constant advanced training and a serious scientific base - our plastic surgeons have academic degrees in medicine and are the authors of progressive techniques.

If your eyelids look heavy, swollen and generally give your face a tired, gloomy look - sign up for a consultation at ART-Clinic by calling +7 495 150 23 32 and (calls within Russia are free) or using a special form and find out how you can restore youth and beauty to your eyes.

Contraindications to upper blepharoplasty

For a number of reasons, a plastic surgeon may recommend postponing blepharoplasty or refusing to perform the intervention altogether.

Contraindications:

• Chronic and infectious diseases in the acute phase;
• Poor blood clotting;
• Oncological diseases;
• Uncompensated diabetes mellitus;
• Dry eyes;
• Diseases of the cardiovascular system;
• Pregnancy, lactation;
• High intraocular pressure.

What does blepharoplasty give?

Blepharoplasty of the upper and lower eyelids can:

• eliminate hernias of the lower and upper eyelids;
• remove overhangs and folds of excess skin;
• eliminate large wrinkles;
• get rid of “bags” and “dark circles” under the eyes;
• raise the drooping corners of the eyes;
• give “Asian eyes” a European look (Singapore method);
• get rid of other congenital or acquired deficiencies.

An eyelid lift is the best way to restore youth and clear vision to your eyes.

Indications for upper eyelid blepharoplasty

Mostly, upper eyelid surgery is used due to age-related changes in the eye area. Often, lower blepharoplasty is performed simultaneously with the upper one.

Indications:

• Excess skin;
• Drooping eyelid (congenital feature);
• Loose skin;
• Wrinkles;
• Irregularities of the upper eyelids, asymmetry.

In addition to age-related indications, this operation is performed on patients with congenital features and eyelid defects. In this case, the aesthetic task is on par with the functional one, since sometimes excess skin on the upper eyelid contributes to poor vision.

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Methods and techniques for performing blepharoplasty

The ART Clinic performs all types of eyelid lift surgeries:

• Circular blepharoplasty is a simultaneous lifting of the upper and lower eyelids. Performed as a separate operation or simultaneously with SMAS facelift;
• upper eyelid blepharoplasty – allows you to remove folds, wrinkles, drooping upper eyelids, and lift the outer corners of the eyes;
• lower eyelid blepharoplasty – helps get rid of excess skin, bags and dark circles under the eyes;
• transconjunctival blepharoplasty of the lower eyelids – eyelid lift “without incisions”. An incision is made on the inner (mucosal) side of the eyelid. The seam remains “on the reverse side” and is completely invisible.

Before blepharoplasty, you need to undergo an examination to find out if there are any contraindications. The procedure itself is usually done under local anesthesia or intravenous sedation. The list of tests and examinations can be found here.

How is eyelid lift surgery performed?

Blepharoplasty can be performed under local anesthesia or intravenous sedation.

In its most general form, the operation consists of the following stages:

1. An incision is made on the eyelid (in the crease of the upper eyelid, along the ciliary edge of the lower eyelid, transconjunctival blepharoplasty - with an incision on the mucous side of the eyelid).
2. Fat deposits and hernias are redistributed or removed.
3. Muscle tissue is strengthened and tightened (if required).
4. Excess skin is excised.
5. A special cosmetic stitch is applied, which is made and placed in such a way that it subsequently becomes completely invisible.

How long do you need to stay in the clinic?

Blepharoplasty of the upper and lower eyelids is a minimally invasive method, that is, intervention in the body is minimal. Therefore, the operation usually lasts 30-90 minutes. If you come to the ART Clinic in the morning to have circumferential blepharoplasty done, you can return home on the same day.

How is the rehabilitation going?

There is no pain after blepharoplasty. In the first days, there is slight swelling and slight bruising is possible (rare).

After the operation, a special plaster will be applied to the suture. You need to wear it for about 5 days. The rest of the rehabilitation is more than comfortable. Usually, by the second or third day, patients can work on a computer and leave the house. Sunglasses allow you to completely hide traces of operations from prying eyes.

During rehabilitation, you must follow the instructions of the ART Clinic doctor - avoid strong physical exertion, do not get too tired working with a smartphone or tablet, and do not go to the sauna or swimming pool. Do not smoke or drink alcohol.

How much does blepharoplasty cost?

Regular examinations with a plastic surgeon after surgery are included in the cost of blepharoplasty; this is a common practice in Moscow.

If you are interested in how much blepharoplasty costs in Moscow, the price may vary significantly. ART-Clinic believes that blepharoplasty should combine affordable prices and high quality. After all, the beauty of your eyes depends on the level of the operation.

If you want to pay for plastic surgery in installments or get a loan, find out about these options here. A loan or installment plan may be relevant for those who are planning simultaneous facelift surgery with blepharoplasty. Since the operation involves upper eyelid blepharoplasty, lower eyelid blepharoplasty, and circumferential blepharoplasty, the price is quite affordable. The approximate cost of an eyelid lift in Moscow at the ART Clinic can be seen below on this page. The exact price varies depending on the type and volume of the operation.

See the results before and after

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How to prepare for surgery

Before eyelid surgery, you must undergo an examination to make sure that you have no contraindications.

Choose the date of the operation so that you have a couple of weeks of free time after it. These two weeks of the immediate postoperative period should be spent at rest to allow your body to heal its wounds and regain new youth.

At home, you need to prepare eye ointment with an antibiotic, ice, and sterile gauze pads.

If you smoke, stop smoking completely two weeks before surgery. There are no special restrictions regarding alcohol before surgery.

Surgery and recovery

Eyelid surgery operations last from 40 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the complexity. As a rule, they take place under local anesthesia and are well tolerated by patients. The body's natural postoperative reaction is that bruises and swelling disappear within a week. Complete rehabilitation takes up to 20 days.

The main advantage of surgical intervention over other methods of facial rejuvenation (hardware and purely cosmetic) is the duration of the effect - up to 10 years or more. It is not performed again, since the operated person always looks much younger than his peers.

Contraindications for blepharoplasty

To perform plastic surgery on the skin of the eyeball, general surgical contraindications (high blood pressure, oncology, HIV, previous heart attack and stroke) and special ones are taken into account. The latter include retinal detachment, glaucoma, chronic conjunctivitis, inflammation of the lid of the eyes. More precisely, the possibility of surgery will be determined by a plastic surgeon during a consultation.

Indications

• The patient's desire to look different.
• Injuries with changes in appearance.
• Asymmetrical eye shape.
• Correction of complications after inflammatory diseases of the eyelids, operations.
• Genetic pathologies (for example, incomplete cleft eyelid).
• Disproportionately narrow palpebral fissures in relation to facial proportions.

You can choose a canthoplasty technology that suits your individual needs, find out how much surgery to enlarge the eye shape costs, and ask any questions you may have at an initial consultation with Dr. Guzal Melisovna Isamutdinova. It is free, you can sign up using the feedback form on the website.

Correction methods

Contour plastic with fillers

Contour plastic surgery is widely used today - injection of hyaluronic acid-based preparations into the lower eyelid area. This makes it possible to eliminate puffiness and significantly reduce the depth of wrinkles. The procedure is relatively simple to perform, does not require long rehabilitation, and causes virtually no discomfort.

Another advantage of this technique is its long-lasting effect. It lasts on average from 4 months to 2 years. If you want to remove bags under your eyes using cosmetology methods (that is, with minimal tissue trauma), this is a suitable solution.

Thread lifting

Liquid threads are an innovative method of rejuvenation. They allow you to return a youthful, toned contour to your face and make it possible to “fix” the tissues in the desired state. In addition, they promote deep hydration, which means they prevent sagging and sagging skin.

Hardware cosmetology

Hardware procedures are also used to treat bags under the eyes.

The erbium laser shows excellent results - as a result of its use, tissues are tightened and increased production of collagen and elastin begins. Another popular technique is fractional thermolysis. It also has a pronounced lifting effect, affects the deep layers of tissue, improving metabolic processes, stimulating collagenogenesis.