Eyelid

   Eyelid is an area that has an aesthetic value, a functional importance, and important effects on physical appearance at the same time on expressions of people. It is one of the areas where the first facial effects of aging are seen. Sagging and bulging occurs around the skin of upper eyelid as the time passes; and sagging is followed with muscle laxation. Wrinkles are seen on the skin of lower eyelid and eyebags become more visible. This situation reflects the eyelid and it becomes heavier. This can make people look more sad, tired, thoughtful or angry than they actually are.

   Eyelid surgeries can also be made for recovering following issues: forehead lifting surgery or any other facial surgery can be combined with eyelid surgery in cases of the sagging presence around cheeks, forehead wrinkeles or other problems. The position of upper and lower eyelid must be evaluated separately since that their anatomic structures are different. In this manner, the type of the surgery must be another. Upper eyelid surgery is applied on looping line of upper eyelid and lower eyelid. During the surgery, an incision is made below 2 mm's of the eyelashes; as a matter of fact, the scars are hidden. Flaccid excess skin which causes wrinkles on lower eyelid must be recovered and sagging eyebags must be moved.

   Eyelid surgery can be made under general or local anesthetize. If an extra operation such as face lifting and nose surgery is combined; general anesthetize can be preferred accordingly. Surgery of each eyelid takes around 20 to 30 minutes.

   The patient can return home at the very same day if only eyelid operation is applied. As with any surgical procedure, it is likely possible to experience some discomfort, swelling, and bruising which can be alleviated with cold compresses and pain medication. Oedema, panicula and cyanosis (bruising) can be seen around eyelids due to the surgical effects. Bruising and oedema is getting less visible within the next 2 to 5 days according to the sensibility and the body type of the patient. Sutures are removed in 5 days after the operation. After their removal, swelling and bruising around the eyelid will slowly disappear and the patient will feel better. During the recovery process, there aren't any side effects which might be causing trouble for the appearance.

   Complications will be in a very high level if the surgery is made by an experienced plastic surgeon. Eyelid surgery is among the most positive resulting plastic surgeries. The positive effects are around 10 years. After 10 years, the positive effects will fade away as the skin and other tissues get older. Eyebrow lifting surgery can be combined with eyelid surgery. Eyebrows lifting will help the facial appear look younger and upper eyelid will look rejuvenated.