Laser blepharoplasty. Reviews of the operated lower, upper eyelids, how they do it. Prices

Despite the contradictory reviews about blepharoplasty, this method of correcting appearance is popular not only among those who objectively need this intervention, for example, due to the consequences of a car accident. Such a plastic surgery performed with the help of a laser is also used by people who are dissatisfied with their natural data.

Knowing the main indications for this type of surgery, as well as understanding the main stages of blepharoplasty, will help a person better prepare for the upcoming surgery and assess all the possible risks associated with it.

Laser blepharoplasty of the upper and lower eyelids - the essence of the technique

Laser blepharoplasty (reviews about it can be found on general information sites, as well as personal Internet resources of clinics and practicing surgeons) of the upper and lower eyelids is usually recommended for patients who are prohibited from traditional plastic surgery of overhanging skin in the eye area. The most common cause of sagging skin is weakening of the eye muscles.

Ignoring the changes that occur can be fraught with significant visual impairment or even loss of vision.

The essence of the operation to eliminate overhanging eyelids consists in short-term multiple effects of the laser on the skin, without gross violation of the integrity of the nearby areas of the "working zone". Laser blepharoplasty is performed using multifunctional complexes capable of reproducing erbium light waves with a size of about 2940 nm.

The penetration depth of such a beam does not exceed 1 micron, which leads to short-term skin recovery after the intervention, and also minimizes the risk of residual scars or scars.

The very action of the reproduced laser is based on its effect on the keratinized cells of the superficial layer of the eyelid skin... This helps to stimulate the body's natural production of collagen and elastin, due to which the skin is automatically rejuvenated and the associated lifting process.

Why is a laser better than radical methods of correcting appearance?

It is possible to slightly adjust the appearance not only with the use of advanced technologies, such as a laser. An alternative to blepharoplasty is traditional surgery, during which excess skin is removed and then stitched.

The advantages of a laser over radical correction of appearance are:

1. The fastest possible rehabilitation in the postoperative period. Complete restoration of the integrity of the skin occurs after the first 3 to 4 weeks. In the case of a normal operation, at least 2-3 months are required.
2. Minimizing the formation of hematomas after medical laser manipulations. This becomes possible due to cauterization of small vessels during the operation.
   
3. No postoperative scar or scar due to a special technique of exposure to the skin.
4. No risk of infection through the "working zone" due to cauterization of the incision site during laser surgery.
5. An effect that lasts for a longer period (from 5 to 11 years).
6. The number of items included in the list of contraindications for laser blepharoplasty.

During laser exposure to human skin, the risk of unreasonable bleeding is practically excluded, which is a common practice in the case of traditional surgery.

Benefits of laser blepharoplasty

According to statistics, people choose laser blepharoplasty based on reviews to correct their appearance.

The advantages due to which they prefer the type of plastic under consideration to traditional methods are:

• control of surgical manipulations by a computer that determines the depth and length of the incision; the intensity of the reproduced beam and so on;
• the minimum amount of time required for the operation itself;
• lack of interaction of surgeons with blood during laser plastic surgery;
• the ability to choose the effect on which layer of the skin is needed (for example, on the fatty layer or muscle tissue);
• the minimum level of potential trauma and the occurrence of unforeseen body reactions;
• the occurrence of a slight edema, which passes on its own in the shortest possible time (this is due to a slowdown in lymph circulation);
• the ability not to be under the supervision of doctors after the laser procedure (upon completion of the process of laser blepharoplasty, the operated person is allowed to go home, giving him recommendations for the recovery period).
  

Despite the large number of "strengths" of laser correction of appearance, the patient must study the contraindications for its implementation before the operation.

Ignoring existing diseases can lead not only to an unexpected result in changing a person's appearance, but also cause complications.

Indications for surgery

Blepharoplasty, like any other surgical intervention, is performed only if there are objective indications.

These include:

• the need to correct age-related changes, usually due to weakening of the facial muscles and fading of the skin in the eye area;
• correction of congenital features of the structure of the human face;
• elimination of the consequences of life events that influenced the appearance of defects in appearance (for example, after a car accident, getting burns, and so on);
• removal of edema (so-called "bags") under the eyes, adding brightness to the bruises in this area, and also multiplying the "aging effect";
• individual initiative of the patient to slightly correct the appearance in the way, in his opinion, will be more beautiful (most often people turn to blepharoplasty in order to change the shape of the eyes);
• asymmetric eye position;
• the need to "raise" the corners of the eyes.

According to statistics, laser plastic surgery is most in demand among women aged 35-40. During this period, the skin begins to fade, muscles weaken, and a woman's appearance often reflects age-related changes in her body (for example, hormonal changes).

Contraindications

Laser blepharoplasty, reviews of which are mostly positive, can harm human health, provided that the doctor's recommendations are not followed in preparation for it. The reason for the occurrence of complications during the operation may also be an improper examination of the operated person for contraindications.

Among them:

• the presence of a constant sensation of dry eyes;
• relapses of somatic diseases;
• elevated blood sugar;
• endocrine system pathology;
• disturbances in the normal functioning of the cardiovascular system;
• malignant or benign neoplasms (regardless of their location);
• diseases accompanied by blood clotting disorders;
• the presence of progressive infectious diseases;
• feverish condition;
• unstable mental state;
• previous epileptic seizures;
• paranoid desire to correct their appearance with the help of plastic surgery;
• period of pregnancy;
• lactation period.
  

In some cases, a doctor's refusal to undergo laser plastic surgery may be temporary, since some of the listed contraindications are amenable to drug treatment or are eliminated on their own over time (for example, blepharoplasty can be postponed for several months if the woman is currently breastfeeding).

Preparing for surgery

No matter how experienced the doctor chosen by the patient for the operation for laser correction of appearance is, non-compliance with his recommendations in preparation for the procedure can cause a person's disappointment as a result of the intervention.

Usually the patient before laser blepharoplasty is required the day before:

1. Stop drinking alcohol and smoking (5-7 days before the date of the upcoming surgery).
2. Avoid physical and emotional stress.
3. Suspend therapy, during which it is supposed to take drugs that include aspirin, analgin and hormonal components.
4. To pass a general analysis of blood and urine.
5. Pass an examination by a cardiologist and have a valid cardiogram result on hand (the study is considered relevant within 1 month from the date of its conduct).
6. Get the opinion of narrow specialists, including a dermatologist, neurologist, surgeon, and general practitioner.

On the day of the operation itself, you should avoid eating 5 - 6 hours before the appointed time.

In addition, the day before the patient should have a good sleep and not eat highly allergenic foods or those whose composition includes dyes and preservatives.

Anesthesia

Laser blepharoplasty (reviews on the Internet contain not only information about the operation itself, but also about the rehabilitation period) involves the use of local anesthesia. With this type of anesthesia, the nerve endings "freeze", which causes partial suppression of the patient's sensitivity in the "working area".

It is a mistake to believe that the operated person will not feel anything at all at the time of surgical manipulations. People who have undergone laser plastics claim that they felt the touch of medical instruments, as well as the process of suturing, despite the anesthesia. In addition, the very moment of the introduction of the "freeze" was painful for the vast majority of people.

At the end of the operation, the doctor will give the patient an anesthetic injection, which, however, will help the operated patient to a minimum when recovering from anesthesia.

Medical practice shows that in some cases it is advisable to replace local anesthesia with general anesthesia. One of these circumstances is the simultaneous plastic surgery of the upper and lower eyelids. The procedure for correcting these zones takes a long time and is also the most painful for the patient.

If you have severe discomfort or pain after surgery, do not attribute the symptoms to "withdrawal from anesthesia" and immediately inform your doctor about this. Ignoring such circumstances can affect the result of blepharoplasty and the further condition of the patient.

How is blepharoplasty performed?

In the vast majority of cases, laser plastic is performed routinely on an outpatient basis.

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The operation, in the absence of unpredictable reactions of the body, includes a standard sequence of actions:

1. The patient is "lined" with a special hypoallergenic marker.
2. A special lens is applied to the eye itself, the pupil in particular, to protect it from the negative effects of the laser.
3. An anesthetic cream is applied to the "working area" undergoing plastic surgery or an injection is made with anesthetic substances that are part of it.
4. After the time required for the activation of the "freezing" (usually 20 - 30 minutes), the surgeon performs tissue correction, accompanied by the use of a laser.
5. If necessary, at the final stage of blepharoplasty, the surgeon "glues" the wounds.
6. The area of ​​the skin that has undergone laser plastic is lubricated with an anesthetic gel, designed to minimize the risk of edema, as well as reduce pain after the anesthesia ends.

Due to the simplicity of the actions required during the operation, upon completion of the plastic surgery, the patient is released home, having previously given him recommendations for the recovery period.

Duration of surgery

The laser correction itself takes from 25 minutes to 1 hour. By this time, a period of activation of anesthesia (20 - 30 minutes) and postoperative observation by a doctor (from 1 to 2 hours) are added.

The maximum total amount of time required for blepharoplasty is 4 hours.

In case of unforeseen reactions of the body, the procedure of laser plastic surgery can take a day or more. This time will be necessary for surgeons to make emergency decisions, depending on the circumstances, and to recover the patient after the operation.

Rehabilitation

Laser blepharoplasty (reviews in this case cannot be taken as a decisive criterion in determining the expediency of an operation), despite the simplicity of surgical procedures, requires strict adherence to the recommendations of doctors during the rehabilitation period.

It:

1. It is necessary to apply cooling compresses to the previously plasticized area at least 2-3 times a day.
   
2. During sleep, take a position at an angle of 45 degrees and try not to lie on your side, stomach or in such a position when your face touches the pillow.
3. Do not use decorative cosmetics and products with fragrances, dyes and fragrances until the damaged skin area is completely healed.
4. Do not take medicines containing aspirin and analgin.
5. Avoid overheating the skin and creating a "greenhouse effect". Do not visit saunas, baths, beach and solarium until the previously operated area of ​​the facial skin is completely restored.
6. Do not expose your body to physical and emotional stress.
7. Every time you go outside, use SPF-protected products, regardless of the season and the actual weather.
8. Do not touch the scars that may appear on the skin in the area of ​​laser exposure. They will go away on their own after 2 to 3 weeks.
   

With due observance of all the rules, the rehabilitation period after blepharoplasty will take no more than 1 month.

Possible side effects and complications

Despite the apparent safety of laser plastic surgery, there is a risk of complications during blepharoplasty, as during any other surgical intervention.

The most common complications after medical manipulations occur:

• excessive dryness of the eyes or a feeling of the presence of sand in them;
• excessive tearing due to dysfunction of the sebaceous glands (usually it is restored with the help of eye drops after 2 weeks);
• severe pain during the rehabilitation period (such a problem is solved by taking painkillers, but only after agreement with the surgeon observing a particular patient);
• the occurrence of bruising, bruising, bruising or edema in the area undergoing plastic surgery (this is due to a violation of the integrity of the vessels located in the abnormal area);
• visible asymmetric arrangement of the eyelids or eyes (this is possible if the surgeon makes mistakes during blepharoplasty, as well as in the case of the patient's skin features);
• postoperative burn (in some cases, its formation is caused by the use of a carbon dioxide laser during blepharoplasty).
  

The occurrence of side effects is rare, in about 1 case out of 10, which confirms the fact that blepharoplasty is absolutely safe for the patient, provided that they follow the doctor's recommendations.

When will the results be seen after blepharoplasty?

The approximate results after laser plastic surgery are visible immediately. However, the existing swelling, possible hematomas and swelling in the "working area" make it difficult to fully assess the result of the work done. Such an opportunity usually appears only a month after the plastic surgery.

Until 4-5 weeks have passed since the operation, any bruise or swelling can go away on its own without the use of medication.

Cost of laser blepharoplasty in clinics in Moscow, St. Petersburg

Laser blepharoplasty is usually done for a fee. Depending on the chosen clinic, the price for the procedure in the capital institutions varies from 30 to 50,000 rubles.

You should choose a clinic for an operation to correct your appearance, not only based on the actual cost of the service, but also having previously studied the reviews of surgeons practicing in the chosen organization. The high professionalism of the doctor not only minimizes the risk of complications during blepharoplasty, but also guarantees the patient the desired result.

Despite the versatile reviews about laser blepharoplasty, today it is one of the safest, most affordable and effective methods for correcting appearance. It is suitable both for people seeking to make their facial features ideal, and for those who, due to life circumstances, are thus forced to correct the consequences of previous disasters or congenital anomalies.

Article design: Anna Vinnitskaya

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