Aesthetic procedures and plastic surgeries that improve the appearance of the eyes are among the most requested. Last year alone, more than 200, 000 women and men underwent eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), and the number of aesthetic procedures for rejuvenation cannot even be counted.
What do you need to know for those who want to improve this part of the face, called by the classic "mirror of the soul"?
Aesthetic problems in the eye area that require rejuvenation
- Heavy and tired appearance.
- Drooping eyelids.
- Bags or puffiness under the eyes.
- Excessive and 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 the 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 and drooping upper eyelids, sometimes forming a kind of "hood". This condition is called ptosis. The drop of the eyelids can be congenital or caused by injuries, diseases of the nervous system and even by the inadequate administration of Botox.
Before the operation, the doctor discovers the reasons for the drop of the eyelids, which allows to eliminate it in the most effective way. The condition of the eyelid muscles must be taken into account. If they are weak, surgery for cantopexy or canthoplasty is performed, which strengthens muscle structures. It is usually performed together with blepharoplasty.
During the operation, excess skin and fat are removed, which protrude from the depths of the tissues. The technique gives immediate results, improving the contour of the eyelids, leaving the look more open, and the face - rested and invigorated.
If the soft tissues of the forehead are loose and flabby, an elevation of the eyebrow and correction of the forehead is indicated, in addition to the elevation of the eyelid.
How plastic surgery corrects 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 fine crumpled paper, through which the fat protrudes.
This condition is corrected by an inferior blepharoplasty. During the operation, the excess skin is removed along with the protruding fat. If necessary, the doctor tensions the stretched muscles.
In patients with small excess skin, it is compressed (pinched), which makes the outline of the lower eyelid smoother.
With pronounced age-related changes, it is often necessary to operate both eyelids to significantly rejuvenate this area.
Non-surgical methods of rejuvenating the eyelids
In addition to surgery, there is an increasing number of non-surgical procedures that aim to improve the appearance of the eyelid skin:
- Microneedles- a procedure during which the skin is pierced with small needles. As a result, small holes remain in it, which the body tries to repair by producing collagen and elastin proteins.
- Chemical peelwith several natural compounds that rejuvenate the skin and remove wrinkles.
- Laser treatments, stimulating metabolic processes and causing muscle contraction.
- Radio frequency and ultrasound treatmentsthat stretch and soften the skin.
The operational and non-operational methods of correcting the eyelids should not be considered mutually exclusive. Both techniques can be used together, complement each other organically and provide excellent results.
Correction of nasolacrimal grooves
At the junction of the lower eyelid with the cheek, there is a nasolacrimal groove, 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 aged.
In the process of improving the aesthetics of this zone, the tear duct is filled in several ways:
- With the help of fillers - fillers that replenish lost tissue volumes.
- 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, radio frequency, ultrasound and laser methods.
Platelet-derived plasma (PRP) injections from the patient are also used. Plasma is rich in growth factors that stimulate the rejuvenation of the skin that covers the nasolacrimal groove.
A beautician will help you choose a combined method that consists of several procedures that complement each other.
Rejuvenation characteristics of the eye area
Plastic surgery of the upper and lower eyelids can provide immediate, long-lasting and visible results. But when conducting them, an important nuance must be taken into account. Many nerves and blood vessels pass through this area and their tissues are very thin and delicate. Therefore, the operation can only be entrusted by a doctor with extensive experience, who has experience in performing blepharoplasty.
When performed correctly by experienced plastic surgeons and cosmetologists, the rejuvenation procedure produces excellent results that satisfy patients.