Eyelid surgery addresses conditions characterized by excess skin on the upper or lower eyelids, a noticeable increase or decrease in fatty tissue, and loss of tissue elasticity—often resulting from aging or genetic factors—particularly those involving deformities of the lower eyelids, to correct these issues and create a more vibrant and rested appearance.
With eyelid cosmetic surgery,
excess skin on the upper lids,
sagging and laxity in the lower lids,
fat pockets protruding beneath the eyelids
and fine wrinkles on the eyelids can be treated.
During the preoperative examination for eyelid surgery, the position of the eyebrows must also be assessed. Patients whose eyebrows are held in an elevated position due to excess skin—which restricts the visual field—typically present with complaints of eyebrow drooping and associated aesthetic issues following surgery. Another clinical condition that requires attention is blepharoptosis, in which the eyelids are positioned lower than their normal position. It is particularly important from both an aesthetic and functional perspective to surgically correct this condition during the same procedure as upper eyelid aesthetics.
Upper eyelid surgery performed without correcting ptosis will not yield the desired results.
Although there is no age limit for eyelid surgery, in older patients, canthopexy and other eyelid-supporting procedures may need to be added due to insufficient tissue elasticity.
Lower eyelid aesthetics can be combined with mid-face lift surgery or full-face lift surgery. If necessary, fat injections can also be administered around the eyelids during the same session.
SURGERY
The duration of the surgery may vary depending on the degree of deformity in the eyelids and the presence of additional deformities. Swelling and bruising may occur following the surgery. Depending on the extent of the procedures performed, the patient can generally return to their normal life and work within 5–10 days.
The type of surgery selected is determined by the patient’s body structure, the type of mastectomy, and the type of cancer treatment to be administered afterward.
In cases where only one breast is reconstructed, procedures such as reduction, lift, or augmentation may be performed on the other breast to ensure symmetry.
