Upper Eyelid Aesthetics (Upper Blepharoplasty)

Upper eyelid aesthetics, medically known as blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure performed to remove excess skin, bagging and sagging in the eyelid. Due to aging, genetic factors or lifestyle, the skin around the eyes may lose its elasticity over time. This can give the person a tired, sluggish and older expression. In addition, the excess skin can weigh down later in the day, significantly affecting the visual function of the person. Thanks to the upper eyelid aesthetics, the eye area gains a younger, more vibrant and dynamic appearance, as well as an increase in quality of life thanks to functional improvement.

Who are suitable candidates for upper eyelid aesthetics?

People who experience eyelid sagging or droopy eyelids may be candidates for upper eyelid aesthetics. In addition, in people with excess skin that narrows the field of vision, this operation may be not only aesthetic but also a functional need. Genetically, eyelid sagging can be seen even at a young age. For this reason, surgery can be preferred not only in advanced age but also in younger patients if needed.

In accordance with the anatomy of the eyelid, the eyebrow, forehead and temple should be handled together with the structures in their neighborhood. After a detailed analysis of the patient’s eye contour by the doctor, it is important to determine whether the main problem is only excess upper eyelid or whether there is a disorder in other structures such as eyebrows and forehead. Often, low forehead and eyebrows may also accompany the effect of aging and the need can be determined by calculating the distance between eyebrows and eyelashes during the examination.

How is upper eyelid aesthetics performed?

The surgery can be performed under both local anesthesia and general anesthesia. Only upper eyelid aesthetic operations can be performed under local anesthesia in a short time and last approximately 30-60 minutes. If combined with other operations (brow lift, temporal lift, forehead lift, etc.), it is inevitable to perform the operation under general anesthesia. Before the operation, excess skin and, if necessary, fat tissue marked on the patient’s upper eyelid are removed. Since the incisions are placed on the natural fold line in the upper eyelid fold, postoperative scars are not easily noticeable from the outside.

Recovery after upper eyelid aesthetics

Mild swelling and bruises that occur in the first days after the operation decrease in a short time and disappear within 1 week-10 days. Regular cold application in the early postoperative period and compliance with the doctor’s recommendations will help speed up the process. During the healing process, it is important to avoid tiring the eyes and to use regular drops and recommended creams. Surgical scars, which are more pink and noticeable at first, fade and lose their visibility over time as they remain on the natural fold line.

Permanence after upper eyelid aesthetics

Although upper eyelid aesthetics is a procedure with long-term permanence, sagging of the eyelid may occur again in the following years as the natural aging process continues. Healthy living habits, regular sleep, avoiding smoking and alcohol use after surgery will increase the permanence of the results.

Revision blepharoplasty

Revision blepharoplasty is a correction surgery performed in cases where people who have previously undergone blepharoplasty surgery need upper eyelid aesthetic intervention again. The need for revision may arise due to asymmetries after the first surgery, excess skin removal or failure to provide adequate correction. In addition, sagging of the eyelid again due to the effect of aging is among the more likely reasons. This procedure is applied both to eliminate aesthetic concerns and to improve the function of the eyelid. In addition, detailed analysis of the eyebrow and forehead structure becomes more important in patients who apply with the need for upper eyelid surgery again. After blepharoplasty operations performed without taking into account the low eyebrow or forehead, it is possible for patients to apply to us with the need for upper eyelid surgery again in a short time. In these cases, it is important to combine brow lift or forehead lift surgeries in terms of the satisfaction of the result.

Which surgeries can be combined with upper eyelid aesthetics?

Although upper eyelid aesthetics often gives effective results alone, it can be combined with other aesthetic operations for a more comprehensive rejuvenation. The most commonly combined procedure is lower eyelid aesthetics, where both upper and lower eyelids are repaired in the same session, providing a more holistic rejuvenation around the eyes. In addition, brow lift surgery is one of the operations frequently performed in the same session with upper eyelid aesthetics. In this way, both sagging lids are recovered and a younger, more dynamic look is achieved.

In addition, in some patients, when combined with procedures such as facelift or mid-face aesthetics, the result becomes much more pronounced. Performing more than one surgery in a single session may be preferred as it concentrates the patient’s healing process in a single period. However, each combined operation should be planned individually and the general health status and needs should be carefully evaluated by the surgeon.