Aesthetic procedures and plastic surgeries that improve the appearance of the eyes are among the most sought after. Last year alone, more than 200, 000 women and men underwent eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) and the number of aesthetic rejuvenation procedures cannot even be counted.
What do you need to know about those who want to improve this part of the face, called by the classic "mirror of the soul"?
Aesthetic eye problems requiring rejuvenation
- Heavy, tired look.
- Eyelids down.
- Bags or puffiness under the eyes.
- Excessive, wrinkled skin.
Most of these problems can be successfully corrected with upper or lower eyelid lift surgery. Plastic surgery aims to improve the three main components of eyelid tissue: skin, muscle and fat. The result is beautiful eyes and a youthful appearance.
Rejuvenation of the upper eyelid
Most patients who visit beauty clinics complain of heavy, drooping upper eyelids, sometimes forming something like a "hood". This condition is called ptosis. Sagging eyelids can be congenital or caused by injuries, diseases of the nervous system and even improper application of Botox.
Before the operation, the doctor determines the causes of drooping eyelids, which allows you to remove it in the most effective way. The condition of the eyelid muscles must be taken into account. If they are weak, cantopexy or cantoplasty is performed, which strengthens the muscle structures. It is usually performed in conjunction with blepharoplasty.
During the operation, excess skin and fat that comes out of the depths of the tissues are removed. The technique gives immediate results, improving the contour of the eyelids, making the eyes more open and the face - rested and refreshed.
If the soft tissues of the forehead are loose and slack, in addition to eyelid lift, eyebrow lift and forehead correction are indicated.
How plastic surgery solves lower eyelid problems
The most common complaints in this area of the face are bags under the eyes. The skin of the lower eyelid is extremely sensitive and becomes thinner with age. Wrinkles appear under the eyes, similar to crumpled thin paper through which fat comes out.
This condition is corrected by an elevator - lower blepharoplasty. During the operation, excess skin is removed along with the protruding fat. If necessary, the doctor tightens the stretched muscles.
In patients with a small amount of excess skin, it is compressed (pinched), which makes the contour of the lower eyelid smoother.
With pronounced age-related changes, it is often necessary to operate on both eyelids to significantly rejuvenate this area.
Non-surgical methods for eyelid rejuvenation
In addition to surgery, there are a growing number of non-surgical procedures aimed at improving the appearance of eyelid skin:
- Microneedles- a procedure during which the skin is pierced with small needles. As a result, small holes remain on it, which the body tries to repair by producing collagen and elastin proteins.
- Chemical peelingwith various natural compounds that rejuvenates the skin and removes wrinkles.
- Laser procedures, stimulating metabolic processes and causing muscle contractions.
- Radiofrequency and ultrasound treatmentsthat tighten and smooth the skin.
Surgical and non-operative eyelid correction methods should not be considered mutually exclusive. Both techniques can be used together, complement each other organically and give excellent results.
Correction of nasolacrimal ducts
There is a nasolacrimal sulcus at the junction of the lower eyelid and the cheek, which becomes more noticeable with age. The soft tissues of the face lose volume, and the force of gravity causes them to stretch downward. A dark, arched area forms under the eyelid, making the eyes look tired and old.
In the process of improving the aesthetics of this area, the tear duct is filled in several ways:
- With the help of fillers - fillers that replenish lost tissue volumes.
- By adding fat cells transferred from other areas of the body.
- The condition of this area is improved with the help of non-surgical procedures - microneedles, radiofrequency, ultrasound and laser methods.
The beautician will help you choose a combined method consisting of several procedures that complement each other.
Characteristic rejuvenation characteristics of the eye area
Plastic surgery of the upper and lower eyelids can provide immediate, long-lasting and noticeable results. But when conducting them, an important nuance must be taken into account. Many nerves and blood vessels pass through this area, and its tissues are very thin and delicate. Therefore, the operation can be trusted only by a doctor with extensive experience who has experience in performing blepharoplasty.
When performed correctly by experienced plastic surgeons and cosmetologists, the rejuvenation procedure gives excellent results that satisfy patients.