Blepharoplasty is not only intended for the external appearance, but also has a therapeutic incision, such as the eyelid surgery, and beautify it because it becomes an obstacle to vision in some cases.

Blepharoplasty and eyelid surgery:

It is an operation performed for those who suffer from drooping eyelids and skin tags, and it is often the result of the aging factor, Ptosis is due to sagging of the upper eyelids, during which pockets appear in the eyelids and also appear in the lower eyelids as well.

What are the complications of drooping eyelids?

Complications are many, for example, in the case of the eyelid above the eye, it causes drooping eyelids and excess skin to limit and limit the extent and breadth of vision, which leads to a good regression of vision.

As for drooping lower eyelids, it sometimes causes dry eyes due to excessive skin drooping, exposing the white part under the iris.

To dryness as a result of exposure to air without moisturizing, as does the eyelid. The psychological complications that afflict the patient cannot be overlooked, as no one prefers to look in the mirror to find this problem.

Examination and operation:

A specialist doctor must be consulted, a full examination and a comprehensive medical examination must be performed

The doctor takes some procedures and instructions that the patient must do before, during and after the operation.

The doctor is informed of the entire health condition of the eye, whether he suffers from glaucoma, cataracts or other conditions

As well as the health status in general, whether he suffers from chronic diseases or accidental diseases.

Before the operation:

-Avoid alcoholic beverages completely

-Avoid exposure to the sun for at least a week before the operation

-Stop taking anticoagulants such as aspirin and other blood thinners at least two weeks before the operation

-Before the operation, the doctor must determine the area in which he will perform the surgery, whether the upper or lower eyelids or both

-And by drawing the eye from all directions to know and determine the course of the operation in detail and the amount of skin to be removed.

During the operation:

The patient is anesthetized with a local anesthetic in the eye area

The attending physician removes skin tags, fat and muscle fibers to modify the shape of the eyelids, starting from the area of the wrinkle line

With regard to the eyelid below the eye, the opening is made directly under the eyelashes with the line of wrinkles

The surgical scalpel is used in the operation and the patient does not feel any pain.

After the operation:

You should not be exposed to sunlight for a period specified by the attending physician

Heavy weights should not be lifted more than 9 kg

Swimming or strenuous sports should not be practiced

The surgical suture must be removed after 3 to 4 days or as decided by the doctor

Some people have to apply ice packs to the eyes to calm inflammation

Moisturizing drops are used in some cases

In fact, most of those who performed the operation felt satisfied and their psychological and visual problems were practically resolved.