Blepharoplasty, also known as eyelid surgery, is a cosmetic procedure which specifically targets the eye region to rejuvenate your appearance and make it more youthful. It achieves this goal by removing excess skin, reducing stubborn fat, and readjusting the underlying muscles to give your eyes the much needed lift.
Issues Targeted by Blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty in Dubai addresses a range of aging-related cosmetic issues of the eyes. Some of the major problems resolved by the eyelid surgery are:
• Hooded eyes caused by sagging skin
• Crow’s feet that create wrinkles around the eye corners
• Eye bags formed by skin inelasticity and puffiness
• Dark circles due to a deep tear trough
• Excess skin and fat on the upper & lower eye lids
Expected Results
By tightening the weakened soft tissue in the area around the eyes, Blepharoplasty provides patients with the following desirable results:
• Alert and well-rested eyes
• No more droopy eyelids that make you look old
• Improved peripheral vision
• Reduction of skinfolds around the eyes
• Reduction of fine lines and wrinkles
• Refreshed and youthful facial profile
How Long Does Blepharoplasty Last?
The outcomes of blepharoplasty are usually long-lasting as it introduces substantial changes to one’s overall visage. Patients can expect to enjoy the results for 5-10 years or more depending on how good they take care of themselves and follow the advice of their Plastic Surgeon after the surgery.
Types of Blepharoplasty
Board Certified Plastic Surgeons adopt different approaches to perform eyelid surgery. Their decisions regarding the chosen strategy depends on the unique needs of the patient:
• Upper Eyelid Surgery: focuses on the upper eyelid to reduce the draped skin, fat, and the weakened orbicularis muscle.
• Lower Eyelid Surgery: reduces bags in the under-eye region and dark circles by removing loose skin and reducing stubborn fat.
• Bilateral Eyelid Surgery: targets both upper and lower eyelids at the same time to achieve maximum results in a single session.
• Double Eyelid Surgery: performed specifically Asian patients who have mono-lids. It creates a natural-looking crease between the brows and upper eyelid to make eyes look bigger and wide.
Procedure
Blepharoplasty is an outpatient procedure and consists of several steps:
• Consultation: The process begins with a detailed consultation session with a Certified Plastic Surgeon who assesses your condition, determines suitability, evaluates our medical history, and prepares you for the day of the surgery. They also explain the whole procedure and craft a customized plan according to your needs and expectations.
• Anesthesia: First of all, the Practitioner administers general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation to ensure that you don’t feel any pain during the surgery.
• Incisions: Incisions are then drawn on the upper eyelid, the lash line or inner side of the lower eyelid, and sometimes at both lids, to access the soft tissue. These cuts are usually made along the natural creases so they can be concealed easily.
• Adjustments: The next step is to remove extra fat, trim excess skin, and redefine the involved muscles to achieve a smooth and pleasing appearance. Plastic Surgeons often redistribute the fat deposits to obtain optimal results.
• Closing of wounds: Finally, incisions are closed with internal sutures. The stitches are normally removed within 7-10 days of the surgery.
Want to Know More?
If you are interested in seeking advice or knowing more about eyelid surgery in Dubai, feel free to contact the Al Shunnar patient care team. Our coordinators will readily schedule a personal consultation session for you with one of our Board Certified Plastic Surgeons.