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08.11.2018 18:57:35
Slips are often not just an aesthetic problem. Affected suffer partly also under visual restrictions. Then a correction of the upper lid is even medically necessary.
Upper eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, as it is called, is done within 30 minutes with local anesthesia. After that, little pain occurs, after a week almost all activities are possible again.
But sufferers are always unsure. One reason for this is that many people find out about treatment methods on the Internet and are offered a variety of procedures - not always for the benefit of the patient. It remains unclear which is the appropriate one. Going to a doctor is unavoidable.
In a personal conversation, the surgeon can respond to the patient's wishes and explain exactly what he is planning and what the outcome will be. An individual consultation and detailed education is absolutely necessary.
In the case of upper eyelid surgery, a treatment by laser or an injection in addition to the handle to the scalpel are often called. However, for a longer term outcome, both methods are in most cases inappropriate. The experts agree on this throughout and the Blepharoplasty remains the method of first choice.
Of course, every person who wants to get rid of their loopholes has different initial requirements. Some patients are already in their early thirties, beginning with puffy bags and drooping eyelids - whether due to genes or lifestyle. Most go to a clinic because of their age-related loaches and can be advised. The method always remains the same.
Once you have taken this step and taken a few days off, you do not have to be afraid. The incision is placed directly in the natural eyelid crease, which removes excess skin and, if necessary, fatty tissue. The scar is almost invisible thanks to the cut in the fold. As a rule, local anesthesia is sufficient for this operation. This not only saves you general anesthesia, but also long hospital stays. After a few days, you are ready to go back to work and resume work. Long timeouts are not an issue for upper eyelid surgery. Still, it's not an intervention you just do in your lunch break. Rest time should be scheduled afterwards.
There are no complications to be expected from a professional, as with any plastic surgery, following the instructions of the attending physician after surgery. However, one hundred percent safety can never be given, as with any surgery. A small residual risk exists.
As a rule, bruises remain around the eye area, which can be covered well with make-up after a few days. So that no major swelling arise, you should regularly put cooling pads on the eyes. Damage to the retina or other impairment of vision is not to be expected. Due to the lack of skin you can not only look better, but often even look better again.
