Drooping eyelids make the face look tired and older, and the eyes lose their definition.
Upper eyelid surgery is a surgical procedure that restores freshness to the eyes and improves the aesthetics of the eye area.
The procedure aims to remove excess skin from the upper, lower, or both eyelids, and, if present, bags above and below the eyes (periocular fat hernia), as well as any wrinkles around the eyes. The procedure is often functional, as excess skin on a drooping eyelid can restrict vision. Eyelid surgery can therefore be both aesthetic and health-promoting.
Upper eyelid surgery removes excess skin and restores a younger, more rested appearance to the eyes. The procedure improves the aesthetics of the entire face and can also increase visual comfort in cases of significant drooping eyelids.
Qualification for the procedure includes a consultation with the attending physician, during which a detailed interview is conducted with the patient and the indications for the procedure are assessed. At this stage, the appropriate treatment method is selected, and possible risks of complications and post-procedure effects are discussed, taking into account the patient’s individual needs. During the consultation, the procedure date is also set, and the patient receives pre-procedural recommendations and a list of necessary tests to be performed before the procedure.
General recommendations (applicable to both local and general anesthesia):
In upper eyelid correction, the procedure involves a whetstone-shaped excision of excess eyelid skin. Incisions are made in the suprathalamic fold and above this line. The amount of skin to be excised is planned with the eyelids closed. The wound is closed with delicate sutures.
In lower eyelid correction, incisions are made below the lash line. The sagging skin is dissected, the excess is excised with the eyes open, and then the skin is sutured with fine sutures. For bags under the eyes or on the upper eyelids, around the inner canthi of the eyes, i.e., periocular fat herniation, reduction is necessary. In cases of significant lower eyelid laxity or eversion, a wedge-shaped excision of the ciliary margin, shortening and tightening the lower eyelid margin, or canopy is necessary. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia.
Natural consequences include swelling, hematomas, and mild pain. Occasionally, minor bleeding from the wound edges also occurs in the first few hours after the procedure. This is because postoperative dressings are not required for this procedure. During the first few days, the eyelids may be swollen, and the lower eyelid and outer canthus may not fully adhere to the eyeball. These symptoms usually subside within a few days as the tissue swelling subsides. Following the procedure, the use of moist, cold boric acid compresses is recommended. The stitches are removed after 5 to 7 days. Normal appearance is achieved after approximately 10 days, and complete healing takes about a month. The final results of the procedure should be assessed after this time.
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Upper eyelid surgery involves excising excess eyelid skin in a whetstone-shaped fashion and closing the wound with delicate sutures. Incisions are made in the suprathyroid fold and above it. Lower eyelid surgery involves excising excess, sagging skin below the lash line and closing the skin with fine sutures.
Eyelid correction prices, depending on the scope of action, range from 6 to 20 thousand zlotys.
In the first few days after the procedure, swelling may occur, and the lower eyelid and outer canthus may not fully adhere to the eyeball. These symptoms subside after a few days. The stitches are removed after 5-7 days, and full healing takes about a month.