Over time, many changes occur in the periocular area. It is a very thin skin and, produces laxity of the same and protusion of the orbital fat bags, by weakening of the septun (or septum that separates the anterior part of the eye from the content inside the orbit).
The result is an aged appearance, heaviness and very advanced cases, even decreased visual field.
With Blepharoplasty surgery, we performed a resection of the skin, muscle and fat from the upper and lower eyelids, improving their appearance and functionality.
Within the Ophthalmology, is the subspeciality of Oculoplasty, responsible for the treatment of the periocular area, eyelids and lacrimal ways.
Unlike plastic surgeon, the ophthalmologist who is dedicated to eyelid surgery, is accustomed to diagnose and treat ocular pathology, prioritizing in all this type of procedures, the eyelid function, wich is none other than eye protection, as well as its proper functioning. The eyelid is very important for proper ocular lubrication, wich requires the knowledge of all these structures, as well as looking for a patient with more rejuvenated aspect, causing the least damage to one of the most important sensitive organs, VISION.
The cosmetic goal in Blepharoplasty is usually very successful, but it also has his limitations. Does not act against drooping eyebrows or “crow´s feet”. It is not and indicated technique to solve problems of skin pigmentation, or sunken eyes appearance.
It is not usually indicted to people under 40, being more frequent after the fifth decade, because is when degenerative age changes already occurring.
Patients who have a great exposition to the sun and smokers, are the ones that can have worse results.
It is necessary to carry out an exhaustive preoperative study with ocular and tear examination, and correct anamnesis to know all patient diseases and treatments, explain clearly objectives that can be achieved, each person expectations and then decide the techniques to be carried out. Since there are several options and different ways and with fixation to periosteum or structures being a custom technique for each patient.
The oculoplastic-ophthalmologist will always explain to patient, what his personal technique consists of and prior surgery an analytic will be prescribe.
The anesthesia is usually local requiring sedation for the lower eyelids.
If you are thinking about this type of surgery, do not hesitate to contact your trusted oculoplastic-ophthalmologist.
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