Cosmetic 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 had eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), and the number of rejuvenation procedures cannot even be counted.
What should you know for those who want to enhance this part of the face, called by the classic "mirror of the soul"?
Aesthetic problems around the eyes requiring rejuvenation
- Heavy, tired gaze.
- Fallen eyelids.
- Bags or bags under the eyes.
- Excessive, 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 eyelid tissue: skin, muscle, and fat. The result is beautiful eyes and a youthful look.
Upper eyelid rejuvenation
Most patients who visit beauty clinics complain of heavy, drooping upper eyelids, sometimes forming a sort of “hood”. This condition is called ptosis. Sagging eyelids can be congenital or caused by injuries, diseases of the nervous system, and even improper administration of Botox.
Before the operation, the doctor finds out the reasons for the drooping eyelids, which allows you to remove it in the most effective way. The condition of the eyelid muscles should be taken into account. If they are weak, canthopexy or cantoplasty is performed, which strengthens muscle structures. It is usually performed in conjunction with blepharoplasty.
During the operation, excess skin and fat is removed, which protrudes deep into the tissues. The technique gives immediate results, improving the contour of the eyelids, making the eyes more open and the face - rested and refreshed.
If the soft tissues of the forehead are loose and sagging, a brow lift and forehead correction are indicated in addition to the eyelid lift.
How Plastic Surgery Solves Lower Eyelid Problems
The most common complaints in this area of the face are bags under the eyes. The skin on the lower eyelid is extremely sensitive and becomes thinner with age. Wrinkles appear under the eyes, similar to crumpled fine paper, through which the fat protrudes.
This condition is corrected by a facelift - lower blepharoplasty. During the operation, the excess skin is removed along with the protruding fat. If necessary, the doctor tightens the stretched muscles.
In patients with a small excess of skin, the skin is compressed (pinched), which makes the contour of the lower eyelid smoother.
With pronounced age-related changes, it is often necessary to operate on both eyelids in order to significantly rejuvenate this area.
Non-surgical eyelid rejuvenation methods
In addition to surgery, there are a growing number of non-surgical procedures aimed at improving the appearance of the skin of the eyelids:
- Microneedles- a procedure in which the skin is pierced with small needles. As a result, tiny holes remain in them, which the body tries to repair by producing collagen and elastin proteins.
- Chemical peelwith various natural compounds that rejuvenates the skin and eliminates wrinkles.
- Laser treatments, stimulating metabolic processes and causing muscle contraction.
- Radiofrequency and ultrasound treatmentsthat firm and smooth the skin.
Operational and non-operational eyelid correction methods should not be considered mutually exclusive. The two techniques can be used together, complement each other organically and give excellent results.
Correction of nasolacrimal folds
At the junction of the lower eyelid and 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 area, the tear duct is filled in several ways:
- With the help of fillers - fillers that replenish the volumes of lost tissue.
- By adding fat cells transferred from other areas of the body.
- The condition of this area is improved with the help of non-surgical procedures - micro-needles, radiofrequency, ultrasound and laser methods.
Injections of the patient's platelet-derived plasma (PRP) are also used. Plasma is rich in growth factors which stimulate rejuvenation of the skin covering the nasolacrimal sulcus.
A beautician will help you choose a combined method consisting of several procedures that complement each other.
Features of eye contour rejuvenation
Plastic surgery of the upper and lower eyelids can provide immediate, long-lasting and visible results. But when carrying them out, an important nuance should be taken into account. Lots of nerves and blood vessels pass through this area and its tissue is very thin and delicate. Therefore, the operation can only be approved by a doctor with extensive experience, experienced in blepharoplasty.
When performed correctly by experienced plastic surgeons and cosmetologists, the rejuvenation procedure produces excellent results that satisfy patients.