With age, the elasticity of the skin around the eyes decreases, which leads to the appearance of small mimic wrinkles and sagging skin of the upper eyelid. To struggle with this problem with the help of creams and simple cosmetology is ineffective, since the skin in this place is too thin and sensitive. Reduce negative age-related changes and make the eyes more expressive and beautiful with the help of such a method as blepharoplasty.
What is Blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty is a cosmetic procedure that allows you to get rid of the problems associated with the skin around the eyes. Correction of the eyelids is used to combat age-related changes, to eliminate eyelid defects and eye asymmetry, to change the shape or incision of the eyes. There are such types of blepharoplasty:
- The classic way is to correct defects with the help of surgical intervention. The operation is performed under general anesthesia. Among all types of blepharoplasty is the most dangerous: in 10% of cases after the operation complications are observed, and in 3% a repeated operation is required.
- Laser eyelid correction is a surgical intervention performed with laser technology, which reduces the number of complications and makes the seam less noticeable.
- Blepharoplasty is a non-surgical method - exposure to the skin with the help of injections or devices. At the moment, these methods are considered the safest.
Blepharoplasty - indications for conduction
Non-surgical and surgical blepharoplasty helps to solve a number of questions of the cosmetology plan:
- Correction of the impending eyelid on the area of growth of eyelashes - this indication is found more often than others. The upper eyelid may hang due to a natural structure or age-related changes.
- Visual eye enlargement, which is popular among representatives of the Asian race.
- Elimination of bags and swelling under the eyes. Such a problem can be caused by both age changes and the state of health.
- Reduces the amount and depth of wrinkles under the eyes .
- Removal of fatty bags under the eyes, which eliminates unnecessary wrinkles and swelling.
Blepharoplasty - contraindications
Correction of the eyelids without surgery is a relatively safe procedure. Unlike surgery performed under general anesthesia, this type of blepharoplasty is more easily tolerated, and healing is faster. To minimize the negative consequences of the procedure, contraindications should be considered:
- inflammatory diseases of the skin of the eyelids and eyes;
- infectious diseases in acute stage;
- serious heart disease, heart sensors;
- pregnancy and the period of feeding;
- cancerous tumors;
- AIDS;
- problems with the endocrine system;
- mental illness.
How is blepharoplasty done?
Non-surgical blepharoplasty of the upper and lower eyelids is carried out with the help of injections and apparatuses. The effectiveness of this procedure and the minimum number of complications make non-operative blepharoplasty popular not only among women who have age-related changes around the eyes, but also among young people who want to correct their appearance.
Non-surgical laser blepharoplasty
Non-surgical blepharoplasty by the laser is divided into two types:
- Skin polishing. This method is used to improve skin condition and rejuvenation. With the help of a carbon dioxide laser, the upper, outdated layer of skin is removed. To achieve the desired result, it is necessary to undergo 4 procedures at a frequency of once a month.
- Fractional thermolysis. The laser beam is used to warm up the inner layers of the skin in problem areas. This leads to the polishing and regeneration of the skin, as well as to the cohesion of the protein, resulting in a lifting effect. Nonoperative blepharoplasty of the upper eyelids with thermolysis consists of 3-4 procedures, the lower eyelids - from 3. The effect persists for several years.
Non-operative blepharoplasty with plasma current
Plasma non-surgical blepharoplasty is gaining popularity in recent times. The reason for this is the low cost of the procedure at high efficiency. Plastic is carried out with the help of Plasma Pencil. In problem areas, the device is exposed to an effect, causing micro-burns. After the procedure, the skin begins to restore itself, which leads to increased elasticity and a reduction in the skin surface.
Plasma coagulation has such advantages:
- minimal damage to the skin;
- the possibility of affecting hard-to-reach areas of the skin;
- minimal external traces of impact;
- short term recovery;
- cheap materials for working with the device, low cost of the procedure.
Non-operative injectable blepharoplasty
Injection correction of the eyelids is carried out by introducing the active substance into the dermis. Corrective drugs should not contain artificial additives and preservatives. They include: vitamins, amino acids, hyaluronic acid, phytoestrogens, plant substances. Among injection methods of eyelid plastics, two such types are popular:
- Injection lipolysis. The procedure is aimed at splitting excess fat. Non-surgical blepharoplasty of lower eyelids leads to better circulation of blood, the disappearance of puffiness and dark circles .
- Alignment. Blepharoplasty, non-surgical by injection, involves the introduction into the skin of the eyelids of substances necessary to improve the condition of the skin. These substances are produced by the body, but their production decreases with age. The skin after the procedure is rejuvenated, it becomes more elastic, wrinkles become less noticeable.
Blepharoplasty - recovery period
Non-surgical blepharoplasty of eyelids refers to cosmetic procedures having a short recovery period. With the proper preparation and successful procedure, the client can return to his / her home and professional duties the very next day. After carrying out such plasty, there are no bruises or swelling, which spoil the appearance. After the procedure, it is worth paying attention to the presence or absence of complications and allergic reactions. If they did not occur within two hours after the procedure, blepharoplasty can be considered successful.