A blepharoplasty aims to reduce the signs of aging present in the eyelids and to replace the “tired” appearance of the eyes with a more rested and relaxed appearance.
In particular, it makes it possible to open the eye by subtly correcting excess skin on the upper eyelids.
The surgeon makes an incision in each of the upper eyelids in order to remove excess skin.
He will take the opportunity to extract, if necessary, the small pockets of fat that often form at the internal eye angles.
Finally, it closes the wound with very fine thread sutures.
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Local with or without patient sedation for a completely painless and comfortable procedure.
It varies between 45 minutes and 1h30.
It is not necessary. The intervention is done on an outpatient basis, the patient is discharged the same day after a few hours of observation.
Almost invisible, because they are hidden at the most natural eyelid level and the sutures are made with very thin, non-resorbable thread.
edema, slight bruising, eye tingling (administration of eye drops), and visual blur These manifestations are normal and disappear quickly.
One week to 15 days.
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A period of 1 to 6 months is necessary to really assess the result. This is the time needed for the tissues to regain all their flexibility and for the scars to disappear as best as possible.
The results of a blepharoplasty are generally among the longest-lasting in cosmetic surgery. The removal of the “pockets” is almost permanent, and they usually never come back.
On the other hand, the skin continues to age and the resulting laxity can, in the long run, reproduce the squinting of the eyelids. However, it is rare for a new intervention to be considered before a dozen years.
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See moreThe scar is hidden in the upper eyelid fold, so it is not visible when the eyes are open.
The skin on the eyelids is very thin and generally allows the scar to fade quickly until it is almost imperceptible.
Upper blepharoplasty can be done under local anesthesia.
The procedure lasts 40 to 50 minutes.
The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis.
The results are immediate. Excess skin is removed and allows the eyes to be opened and rejuvenated.
It is a fairly painless procedure.
As with all interventions, there are risks and complications can occur (bleeding, infection, disunity, scarring hazards, neurological disorders, etc.). These are infrequent and can be taken care of quickly by the surgeon during post-operative checks. An information sheet from the French Society of Plastic Surgery will be given to you before the procedure.
My approach is initially to listen to patients in order to determine if their expectations are realistic and achievable and if the risk-benefit ratio is in favor of an intervention.
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