Eyelid surgery
It is a surgical operation that works to tighten the eyelids by removing the sagging skin and fat from both the lower and upper eyelids, with the aim of reshaping and tightening them so that they are consistent with the appearance of the eyes. The operation takes about two hours, if it involves both the upper and lower eyelids.
It is also accompanied by some swelling or swelling, but it soon disappears within a week or two. As for the results of the operation, the upper eyelid lasts for a period of 5-7 years, while it is rare to perform the lower eyelid operation again, as it lasts for a long time.
Candidates for eyelid surgery
He is in good health, free from certain diseases, that may hinder the eyelid tightening process, or may lead to complications during or after the operation. The most important of these diseases are
- dry eyes
- Hypertension
- Disorders in the circulatory system
- Cardiovascular disease
- diabetic
- Retinal detachment
- Glaucoma in the eye.
- To be psychologically stable, expecting realistic results
- He must be at least 35 years old.
Tips before eyelid surgery
- Carry out the necessary medical examinations.
- Taking certain medications, which contribute to removing any problems that may hinder the operation or its results.
- Consult the doctor about the current medications that are being taken, before performing the operation.
- Stop smoking for at least a month before the operation.
- Avoid taking aspirin or anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements that lead to bleeding and swelling, for a period of at least two weeks before the operation
- Refrain from consuming stimulants, such as Arabic coffee and alcohol, for a period of no less than two weeks before the operation, because they may hinder the anesthesia process.
- Avoid taking blood thinners, such as green tea, because they may cause severe bleeding that delays the healing process.
Tips after eyelid surgery
- Use ice packs on the eyes for a period of 10 minutes every hour immediately after the operation, and on the next day, they are used four to five times during the day.
- Clean the eyelids gently with the use of eye drops and ointments prescribed by the doctor
- Refrain from swimming for at least one week after the operation.
- Avoid strenuous exercise, for at least a week after the operation.
- Avoid rubbing the eyes.
- Do not use eye lenses for a period of no less than two weeks after the operation.
- Wear black-coloured glasses to protect the eyelids from sunlight and wind.
- Sleep, making sure that the head is raised more than the chest area, for a few days after the operation.
- Avoid using blood thinners, such as aspirin, ibuprofen and other medicines and herbal supplements, for at least a week after the operation, because they may lead to bleeding
