Upper eyelid blepharoplasty - everything you need to know about the procedure

It's no secret that the overall impression of your face is largely determined by your eyes. It is not surprising that blepharoplasty is one of the TOP 5 most popular plastic surgeries in Russia, because it serves specifically to rejuvenate the eye area.

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Your look can make your face appear young and cheerful, or old and tired. Very often, the eyes are the first to show early signs of aging to others, since the skin of the eyelids is especially thin and delicate. Factors such as stress, heredity, prolonged exposure to the sun or the habit of squinting affect the rate of aging of the skin around the eyes. Ideally, every person would like his appearance to match his inner state, and his gaze to be attractive and open, expressing energy and positivity. Therefore, many dream of having blepharoplasty in Moscow, at a high level, safely and painlessly

Eyelid surgery by Ekaterina Sergeevna Kudinova, Candidate of Medical Sciences, leading Russian specialist in facial plastic surgery, is the best choice for such patients. An eyelid lift done using her own method is distinguished by a special, delicate sewing technique. This operation does not leave visible scars. That's why it's called "Dr. Kudinova's sutureless blepharoplasty."

Do you need eyelid surgery?

Blepharoplasty is recommended not only for women, but also for men. It is used to eliminate the following problems:

• Excess skin of the upper eyelids;
• Fatty hernias of the lower eyelids (bags under the eyes);
• Ptosis or blepharochosalis (drooping upper eyelids causing vision problems);
• Eyes that are too small or narrow;
• Heavy (lymphoid) eyelids, caused by anatomical structure, not age;
• Aging of the skin around the eyes (wrinkles, sagging eyelid skin and other changes that visually add years);
• Epicanthus (overhanging fold of the upper eyelid, characteristic of “Asian” eyes);
• Oriental eyelids.

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Sometimes upper and lower eyelid surgery alone may not be enough to improve the appearance of the face. Blepharoplasty in Moscow can be supplemented with other aesthetic surgeries. With Dr. Kudinova, eyelid surgery can be combined with a brow lift (browlift - the author’s technique), a lift of the midface and cheeks (checklifting or chicklifting) or facial surgery (with SMAS lift).

General recommendations for recovery

The quality of the operation can be judged only after complete recovery, which takes 1-2 months. During the rehabilitation period it is recommended:

• the first week, strain your eyes less;
• give up contact lenses for 7-10 days;
• do not visit the spa and swimming pool for at least a month;
• refrain from reading books and watching TV for long periods of time;
• do not get carried away with physical activity in the first 7 days;
• carefully monitor the cleanliness of the tightened area;
• follow all doctor's recommendations;
• avoid direct sunlight for 4-6 months;
• In case of pain or severe discomfort, consult a doctor for help.

Sutures are usually removed 3-4 days after surgery, and a special plaster is applied instead. After 10-12 days, you can use decorative cosmetics. After 1.5-2 months, the scars will become invisible.

The speed of healing of the upper eyelids and the final result largely depend on the patient’s behavior and his compliance with the surgeon’s recommendations. Therefore it is important:

• follow hygiene rules;
• follow the regimen of using medications and ointments;
• avoid mechanical friction and stretching of the eyelid;
• Do not let the seams come into contact with other surfaces.

To avoid complications and loss of money, you should take a responsible approach not only to choosing a clinic, but also to medical recommendations.

What will an eyelid lift give you?

Blepharoplasty of the upper and lower eyelids will help:

• Remove fatty hernias and excess skin around the eyes;
• Eliminate the effect of drooping eyelids and restore the eyes to their original appearance (upper blepharoplasty);
• Remove swelling and bags under the eyes (lower blepharoplasty);
• Bring back an open look, make your eyes visually larger;
• Lift drooping eyelids to eliminate vision problems;
• Recreate the original contour of the eye so that you look like you did in your youth;
• Eliminate dark circles, wrinkles and shadows under the eyes;
• Tighten sagging eyelid skin;
• Correct Asian eye shape (if necessary).

The main advantage of this relatively inexpensive local operation is that it is a very small and practically safe surgical intervention with a short, easy rehabilitation and is guaranteed to provide a good rejuvenating effect for the entire face. In just two weeks you will see that your face has become more open, attractive and youthful. This effect will continually increase over several months and last for 10 years or more! Prices for blepharoplasty in Moscow from Dr. Kudinova are quite reasonable. We strive to provide our patients with the best ratio of cost and quality of eyelid surgery in Moscow.

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Blepharoplasty: contraindications and side effects

Blepharoplasty is a major surgical procedure with a risk of complications. To prevent them, you need to choose the least traumatic method and follow the doctor’s instructions.

Main reactions after the intervention:

1. Reaction to anesthesia. Before surgery, you should consult an anesthesiologist. He should carefully collect your allergy history, as well as any cases of inadequate reaction to medications. It can manifest itself in different ways: from a rash to anaphylactic shock.
2. Formation of a bruise or hematoma. Large hematomas require repeated intervention to remove them.
3. Perversion of eye sensitivity. This can happen if one of the nerves is damaged.
4. Formation of scars and scars. In rare cases, large growths form - keloids, which are very difficult to get rid of.
5. A result that is different from what was expected. In this case, the operation can be repeated for correction.
6. Severe damage to the tissue of the eyeball. Subsequently it can lead to blindness and visual impairment.
7. Changes in the motor activity of the tissues around the eye and the muscles of the eyeball. This can happen if the nerve innervating a particular muscle has been damaged or if the muscle tissue has been mechanically damaged. Such changes are very difficult to correct.
8. Infections. This complication develops if the banal rules of asepsis and antisepsis are not followed. To prevent this from affecting you, choose well-known clinics with good reviews, and do not try to save on your health.
9. Bleeding. For the purpose of prevention, blood clotting tests are taken before the intervention. If you have an abnormal structure of the vascular system, then damage to a large vessel is possible.

Carefully follow all recommendations and take all tests before surgery. This will protect you from most complications that are not related to the direct work of medical personnel.

Contraindications to eyelid surgery:

• malignant and benign formations of the orbits and periorbital region;
• dry eye syndrome or increased lacrimation;
• acute eye infections (conjunctivitis);
• any infectious diseases in the acute phase;
• blepharospasms;
• acute and chronic diseases of the eyelids;
• glaucoma (increased intraocular pressure);
• cataract;
• diseases of the cardiovascular system and diabetes;
• pregnancy and lactation;
• the analyzes revealed problems with clotting, both congenital and acquired;
• neurological disorders (epileptic seizures).

How is eyelid lift surgery performed?

Blepharoplasty is a safe and relatively easily tolerated operation. However, eyelid lifting requires high professionalism and absolute mastery of the intricacies of surgical technique from the doctor.

A plastic surgeon must be able to work very accurately and delicately with skin and fatty hernias, as well as masterfully master the technologies for correcting and tightening all soft tissues located around the eyes.

When performing plastic surgery of the upper eyelids, all manipulations are performed through a small incision in their crease. Lower eyelid blepharoplasty uses one of two main approaches:

• External (open) blepharoplasty, where excess skin and fatty hernias of the eyelid are removed through a thin incision along the eyelid edge
• transconjunctival blepharoplasty, when an incision is made on the inner surface of the eyelid (conjunctiva).

It should be noted that with transconjunctival blepharoplasty, only fatty tissue is removed (without skin tightening), so this method has limited use and is used mainly to remove fatty hernias in patients under 35 years of age, unless removal of excess skin around the eyes is required.

After consultation and discussion of various approaches to solving the problem, plastic surgeon Ekaterina Sergeevna Kudinova will offer you a correction method that will take into account all the anatomical features of the eyelid structure and will give the best result.

The operation is performed under general (sometimes local) anesthesia and lasts from 40 minutes to 2 hours (depending on the volume and complexity of the intervention).

The patient’s condition does not require hospitalization and a few hours after blepharoplasty he can be taken home (naturally, you cannot drive on your own on this day). However, we recommend that our patients stay in the clinic for a day to rest in a comfortable environment and not worry about anything while under medical supervision.

Types of blepharoplasty

Before the operation, you need to carefully study all types of upper eyelid lifting to determine what is right for you.

Types of upper eyelid lift:

1. Seamless. This technique is suitable for those who are afraid of sutures in the periorbital area. There are no scars left after such an operation. The incisions are closed using special glue. The adhesive base consists of natural ingredients, is absolutely safe and is not rejected by the body.
2. Non-surgical. Lifting of the upper eyelid is carried out using cosmetic procedures: mesothreads, mesotherapy with special preparations, SMAS lifting or thermolifting. Moreover, after the procedure there is practically no recovery period, in contrast to surgical intervention.
3. Laser. A surgical way to change the upper eyelid without using a scalpel. A carbon dioxide laser beam, penetrating the skin, seals the surrounding vessels, which reduces the risk of bleeding. This increases the likelihood of burns. Using a laser reduces the risk of swelling and the formation of bruises and hematomas. Therefore, recovery after surgery occurs faster than with classical techniques.
4. Transconjunctival. This method is convenient because after the intervention there are no visible traces. For the operation, access through the mucous membrane is used, and sutures are also placed there.
5. Pinch method. In another way it is called plucked. During the intervention, only the upper layers of the skin are excised. This method is not suitable if you need to correct gross defects.
6. Canthotomy. During the intervention, an incision is made in the external commissure of the eyelids. Used to increase the size of the eye.
7. Canthopexy. A surgical procedure to lift and secure the corners of the eyes.

Each of these types can be used not only on the upper eyelid, but also on the lower eyelid. Circular blepharoplasty is common, when the operation is performed on two eyelids at once. It allows you to achieve the best visual effect.

Rehabilitation after eyelid surgery

Rehabilitation after blepharoplasty is quick, easy and painless. There are usually no complications. Cooling pads are used to prevent swelling in the first hours after surgery.

The recovery period after an eyelid lift can last 7-14 days, and most patients can return to work within a week after surgery. In addition to regular antibiotics after surgery, patients are prescribed sterile drops to moisturize and cleanse the eyes, since in some (rather rare) cases, temporary eye dryness or discomfort may be felt, which soon passes.

The main difference and advantage of blepharoplasty performed in the clinic of plastic surgeon Kudinova is the most natural result and the virtual complete absence of noticeable traces of the scalpel. In addition, we ensure that our patients maintain their individual shape and shape of the eyes.

The incisions are minimal and hidden either by the crease of the upper eyelid or by the lash line of the lower eyelid. In addition, when performing blepharoplasty, Dr. Kudinova uses the author’s “hidden suture” technique, which was developed specifically for this operation.

Possible consequences and complications

Many patients worry about possible complications after surgery. However, you should not be nervous if the plastic surgery is performed by a highly qualified specialist with serious experience.

In most cases, the following temporary side effects may occur:

• discomfort in the eye area;
• lacrimation;
• swelling;
• increased sensitivity to light.

The reaction of each organism is individual, so eye swelling can persist for a long time. In this case, a medical examination will be required to determine the cause of the fluid accumulation.

If the operation was performed by an unscrupulous surgeon, the complications can be much more serious. They are expressed in the following phenomena:

• infectious infection;
• excessive dryness of the organs of vision;
• asymmetrical arrangement of eye incisions;
• inability to close the eyelid completely.

That is why it is strongly recommended to choose plastic clinics with a good reputation. It is worth reading reviews about the institution on the Internet. During a consultation with a surgeon, it is necessary to check diplomas and certificates confirming his qualifications.

Do you need the best plastic surgeon for blepharoplasty in Moscow?

Blepharoplasty in Moscow today is performed in many clinics, but when choosing a doctor, it is important to take into account his professionalism and experience. Candidate of Medical Sciences, certified plastic and maxillofacial surgeon Ekaterina Sergeevna Kudinova is one of the most experienced and highly qualified doctors specializing in the field of blepharoplasty and other anti-aging facial surgeries. Her gentle, minimally invasive eyelid lift operations provide the most natural and harmonious results and are characterized by the complete absence of visible scars and other traces of the plastic surgery.

Among other important advantages of blepharoplasty with plastic surgeon Kudinova, patients note short and easy rehabilitation, as well as Ekaterina Sergeevna’s always friendly, attentive and patient-focused communication style. Contacting Dr. Kudinova is a smart choice if you need blepharoplasty in Moscow.

Prices for this plastic surgery can be found on the website or by calling 1 or +7. A face-to-face meeting with Dr. Kudinova will help you find out all the details and features of your plastic surgery and make a reasonable and informed decision.