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Eyelid Surgery Antalya
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Rejuvenation of eyebrow and forehead area with small incisions
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Rejuvenation and contouring of upper and lower eyelids
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Eyelid Surgery Antalya
Rejuvenation and contouring of upper and lower eyelids
Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
Signs of Aging and Eyelids
During the aging process, the eyelids are one of the areas that show the earliest and most noticeable changes on the face.
- Upper eyelids: Excess skin, muscle laxity, and herniated fat tissue together make the person look tired, sleepy, and older than they are. In advanced cases, the visual field may also be restricted.
- Lower eyelids: Fat bagging, excess skin, wrinkles, and prominent under-eye hollows cause the person to gain a sad, tired, and aged expression.
These complaints have made eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) one of the most frequently performed facial rejuvenation surgeries.
Upper Eyelid Surgery
Upper eyelid surgery aims to remove excess skin and correct eyelid form.
Stages of the surgery:
- Incision is made along the natural fold line.
- Excess skin is removed.
- Muscle tissue is strengthened if necessary.
- Herniated fat tissue is regulated or reduced.
Advantages:
- Scars are hidden within the natural fold, becoming unnoticeable over time.
- Visual field opens up, a more vigorous and younger gaze is obtained.
Surgery can usually be performed under local anesthesia in 30-45 minutes.
Lower Eyelid Surgery
The most common problems seen in lower eyelids due to aging:
- Under-eye bags,
- Excess skin and wrinkles,
- Under-eye hollow called tear trough,
- Eyelid laxity and cheek sagging.
Lower eyelid surgery is performed with different techniques depending on the type and degree of these problems.
Lower Eyelid Surgery Techniques
- Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty (Scarless Technique)
- Incisions are made inside the eyelid.
- Preferred especially in young patients with only bagging without excess skin.
- Fat bags are removed or repositioned.
- No scar remains since there is no external incision.
- Transcutaneous Blepharoplasty (Classical Technique)
- Incisions are made along the lash line.
- Excess skin and muscle tissue are removed.
- Fat bags are removed or regulated.
- Effective in patients with both bagging and excess skin.
- Scars become unnoticeable over time as they are hidden in the lash line.
- Fat Repositioning
- Fat bags are not completely removed but shifted into the under-eye hollow.
- Thus, both bagging is corrected and hollow appearance is eliminated.
- A younger, smoother, and more natural under-eye transition is achieved.
- Skin Tightening Combinations
- In patients with mild excess skin or fine wrinkles, laser or chemical peeling can be performed in addition to blepharoplasty.
- This method provides a smoother appearance by improving overall skin quality.
Preoperative Evaluation
Detailed preliminary evaluation is essential for successful eyelid surgery.
During the initial consultation at the clinic of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist Dr. Mahmut Ulvi Kayalı in Antalya:
- Eyelid structure, excess skin, and fat bagging are evaluated.
- Transition line between eyelid and cheek is examined.
- Functional problems such as dry eye or eyelid laxity are identified.
- Patient's aesthetic expectations are discussed in detail.
Post-Surgery Scars
- Upper lid incisions are invisible as they are hidden in the natural fold.
- Incisions made in the lower lid become unnoticeable over time as they are in the lash line.
- No external scar occurs with transconjunctival technique.
Recovery Process
- First days: Swelling and bruising are normal, usually decreasing significantly within 1-2 weeks.
- 5-7 days: Sutures are removed in upper eyelids.
- 1-2 weeks: Most patients can return to work and social life.
- 1-3 months: Final results become apparent, a younger and more vigorous gaze is obtained.
Conclusion
Eyelid surgery is an effective facial rejuvenation method that corrects excess skin and muscle tissue in upper eyelids, and bagging and wrinkles in lower eyelids. Thanks to different techniques used in the lower eyelid, personalized solutions can be offered for each patient.
Dr. Mahmut Ulvi Kayalı performs eyelid surgery in Antalya, Turkey, in accordance with modern surgical principles.
