The eyes are one of the places where the age is reflected. Over the years they may have an appearance of tiredness, anger or aging. From the eyelid surgery it is removed the excess of skin and fat from both the upper and lower eyelids. This procedure is effective in reducing some of the signs of aging.
He is one of the most recognized plastic surgeons of the city of Medellín, has the permits of the health secretariat and other regulators for this procedure
An incision is made in the upper crease of the eyelid and another in the lower part below the eyelashes or inside the eyelid. From these incisions, the skin will be separated from the underlying tissue and there will be removed excess fat and flaccid skin. The incision will be closed with small sutures, which will be removed within four to five days after surgery.
Patients who only have excess of fat on the lower eyelids (no excess of skin), are candidates for surgery inside the eyelid. Avoiding an external incision, however, it requires intravenous sedation to perform.
Blepharoplasty can not improve dark spots on the skin around the eyes or change the drooping eyebrows.
It is important to mention that eyelid rejuvenation surgery differs in each patient, due to differences in face and eyelids in each person. Therefore, in consultation, the surgeon should perform an evaluation, focusing on details such as: skin type, wrinkles, amount of sagging skin, excess of muscle and the amount of extra fat. Also, the doctor should be advised of vision problems or dry eyes.
In addition to publicizing general aspects of the intervention such as pros and cons. To know the patient’s expectations, agreeing on mutual goals. Remember that successful plastic surgery depends on proper communication and relationship between the patient and the surgeon.
An incision is made in the upper crease of the eyelid and another in the lower part below the eyelashes or inside the eyelid. From these incisions, the skin will be separated from the underlying tissue and there will be removed excess fat and flaccid skin. The incision will be closed with small sutures, which will be removed within four to five days after surgery.
Patients who only have excess of fat on the lower eyelids (no excess of skin), are candidates for surgery inside the eyelid. Avoiding an external incision, however, it requires intravenous sedation to perform.
Blepharoplasty can not improve dark spots on the skin around the eyes or change the drooping eyebrows.
It is important to mention that eyelid rejuvenation surgery differs in each patient, due to differences in face and eyelids in each person. Therefore, in consultation, the surgeon should perform an evaluation, focusing on details such as: skin type, wrinkles, amount of sagging skin, excess of muscle and the amount of extra fat. Also, the doctor should be advised of vision problems or dry eyes.
In addition to publicizing general aspects of the intervention such as pros and cons. To know the patient’s expectations, agreeing on mutual goals. Remember that successful plastic surgery depends on proper communication and relationship between the patient and the surgeon.
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Recovery is a vital stage where each person must follow the recommendations and care.
•Sensitivity to light, feeling of dryness, itching or burning sensation in and around the eyes may occur.
•Swelling and light bruising may occur for 1 to 2 weeks after surgery.
•Avoid sun exposure.
•Points will be removed within 4 to 5 days after surgery.
•Most recovery occurs within the first two weeks after the surgery.
Recovery is a vital stage where each person must follow the recommendations and care.
•Sensitivity to light, feeling of dryness, itching or burning sensation in and around the eyes may occur.
•Swelling and light bruising may occur for 1 to 2 weeks after surgery.
•Avoid sun exposure.
•Points will be removed within 4 to 5 days after surgery.
•Most recovery occurs within the first two weeks after the surgery.
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