Aesthetic procedures and plastic surgeries that improve the appearance of the eyes are among the most demanded. In the last year alone, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) and aesthetic augmentation procedures for more than 200, 000 men and women cannot be counted.
What do you need to know for those who want to improve this part of the face, which is called the classic "mirror of the soul"?
Aesthetic problems in the eye area that require rejuvenation
- Heavy, tired look.
- Low eyelids.
- Bags or swelling under the eyes.
- Excessive, wrinkled skin.
Most of these problems can be successfully corrected by 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.
Upper eyelid rejuvenation
Most patients who visit beauty clinics complain of heavy, upper eyelid drooping and sometimes make a "headline". This condition is called ptosis. Sagging of the eyelids can be congenital or can be caused by injuries, nervous system diseases, or even improper Botox administration.
Before surgery, the doctor finds out the causes of drooping eyelids, which allows you to eliminate it most effectively. The condition of the eyelid muscles should be taken into account. If they are weak, cantopexy or cantoplasty surgery is performed, which strengthens the muscle structures. It is usually done together with blepharoplasty.
During the operation, excess skin and fat are removed from the depths of the tissues. The technique gives instant results, improves the contour of the eyelids, makes the look lighter and the face is rested and refreshed.
If the soft tissues of the forehead are loose and sagging, eyebrow lift and forehead correction are indicated in addition to eyelid lift.
How plastic surgery corrects lower eyelid problems
The most common complaints in this part of the face are bags under the eyes. The lower eyelid skin is extremely sensitive and gets thinner with age. Wrinkles appear under the eyes, similar to crumpled thin paper from which oil comes out.
This situation is corrected by lifting - lowered blepharoplasty. During the operation, excess skin is removed with the protruding fat. If necessary, the doctor will tighten tense muscles.
In patients with a small amount of excess skin, the lower eyelid is compressed (compressed) making the contour smoother.
With obvious age-related changes, surgery is often required on both eyelids to significantly rejuvenate this area.
Non-surgical methods for eyelid rejuvenation
In addition to surgery, the number of non-surgical procedures aimed at improving the appearance of the eyelid skin is increasing:
- Microneedles- a procedure in which the skin is pierced with small needles. As a result, tiny holes remain on it that the body tries to repair by producing collagen and elastin proteins.
- chemical peelwith various natural compounds that revitalize the skin and remove wrinkles.
- Laser treatmentsstimulate metabolic processes and cause muscle contraction.
- Radiofrequency and ultrasound treatments that tighten and smooth the skin.
Operational and non-operational eyelid correction methods should not be considered mutually exclusive. Both techniques can be used together, organically complement each other and give excellent results.
Correction of nasolacrimal grooves
At the junction of the lower eyelid and cheek, there is a nasolacrimal groove that becomes more pronounced with age. The soft tissues of the face lose volume and the force of gravity stretches them 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 region, the tear duct is filled in several ways:
- Fillers that fill the lost tissue volumes - with the help of fillers.
- By adding fat cells transferred from other parts of the body.
- The condition of this area is improved with the help of nonsurgical procedures - microneedles, radiofrequency, ultrasound and laser methods.
Platelet-derived plasma (PRP) injections taken from the patient are also used. Plasma is rich in growth factors that stimulate rejuvenation of the skin covering the nasolacrimal sulcus.
A beautician will help you choose a unified method consisting of several procedures that complement each other.
Features of rejuvenating the eye area
Upper and lower eyelid plastic surgery can provide immediate, long-lasting and visible results. But when carrying out them, one important nuance should be taken into account. Many nerves and blood vessels pass through this area and their tissues are very thin and delicate. Therefore, only a doctor with extensive experience in performing eyelid aesthetics can rely on the operation.
When done correctly by experienced plastic surgeons and cosmetologists, the rejuvenation procedure provides excellent results that satisfy patients.