How is laser blepharoplasty of the upper and lower eyelids performed?

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Blepharoplasty in Yekaterinburg is offered at the best prices by the ST-CLINIC clinic. Eyelid surgery is an operation to remove excess skin on the upper and lower eyelids, the so-called eyelid lift, as well as age bags under the eyes. It will help in a short time to change the shape and shape of the eyes, remove wrinkles or eliminate a hernia on the eyelids. Our clinic’s specialists recommend blepharoplasty in cases where there is excess skin. This operation is justified in case of rapid eye fatigue and the appearance of an expression of fatigue on the face. Prices for blepharoplasty in Yekaterinburg depend on the complexity of the operation.

How does the laser method differ from the surgical method?

During blepharoplasty , a scalpel is used .

Know! Laser blepharoplasty is performed using a medical laser and, unlike a surgical procedure, produces less noticeable scars.

If during surgery severe hemorrhages can occur due to damage to blood vessels and capillaries, then during laser surgery the damaged vessels are immediately cauterized with a laser beam.

Therefore, such consequences can be avoided.

The laser used during surgery serves not only to excise tissue.

It performs several functions, including creating microscopic burns , which prevent the entry of pathogenic microorganisms and reduce the risk of secondary infection.

Opinion of cosmetologists

Reviews about laser blepharoplasty are completely different. In general, there are still more fans than ardent opponents among specialists.

The surgeon advises taking this operation seriously:

A plastic surgeon advocates blepharoplasty:

Before surgery, it is necessary to consult a surgeon to determine the type of eyelids:

Indications for surgery

Keep in mind! Laser blepharoplasty is recommended for patients with the following problems:

• asymmetrical face shape;
• bags and puffiness under the eyes;
• defects and deformations resulting from injuries;
• mimic or age wrinkles;
• excess skin that forms with age due to stretching;
• fatty hernias;
• drooping upper eyelid.

The operation can be performed both for medical reasons and as a cosmetic procedure if the patient wishes.

The effectiveness of blepharoplasty

The result of blepharoplasty is the visible disappearance of bags under the eyes and a change in the shape of the eyes. The final result of the operation is visible after 1-1.5 months, and it lasts for 7-10 years.

If clients wish, eyelid lifting can be combined with other anti-aging procedures. In this case, the cost of blepharoplasty will also depend on the set of additional procedures.

We practice an individual approach to each client. Our specialist will conduct an inspection, identify the problem, and recommend the most optimal set of procedures necessary to solve it.

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Advantages and disadvantages of the method

It is worth noting! Laser blepharoplasty is preferable to conventional blepharoplasty for the following reasons:

1. The incision made with a laser than during surgery. Therefore, healing occurs faster , and after time there are no scars left on the patient’s face.
2. The laser beam performs several functions in addition to making an incision ( cauterization of affected vessels, disinfection of treated tissues).
3. Since there are no hemorrhages during laser blepharoplasty, swelling does not form .
4. The procedure does not require a long hospital stay for the patient.
5. The effect that can be achieved by this method is observed over the next 5-10 years.

Stay up to date! The main disadvantages of laser intervention are its possible consequences, including:

• burns ;
• development of dry eye syndrome due to laser damage to the lacrimal glands (but this can be considered a normal consequence that goes away over time);
• eyelid asymmetry;
• the appearance of hematomas and paraorbital edema .

To be fair, it should be said that the risk of developing such consequences is minimal, and they are possible only if the specialist acts incorrectly.

Features of blepharoplasty of the upper and lower eyelids

Laser blepharoplasty can be performed on the upper or lower eyelid , and there is also a circumferential blepharoplasty .

Important! The upper type of surgery is used when it is necessary to eliminate sagging of the upper eyelid (ptosis) or correct the incision and eliminate wrinkles and folds.

Since pronounced fatty tissues do not form under the upper eyelid, this type of operation is more likely to be cosmetic in nature than medical.

Lower blepharoplasty is divided into three types :

1. Percutaneous. The incision is made along the edge of the eyelid along the eyelash line.
2. Transconjunctival. The eyelid is pulled back with a special holder and cut from the inside.
3. Intraoral. The incision is made through the mouth. This is a very rare type of operation, which is used when it is necessary to redistribute fatty tissues without removing them.

Need to know! Laser blepharoplasty is preceded by preparation, which determines not only the course of the procedure and its successful outcome, but also the duration of the rehabilitation period.

First of all, the patient needs to undergo urine and blood tests to identify chronic and acute inflammatory diseases.

Next,
an initial examination is carried out by a surgeon , who assesses the general condition of the skin, identifies problem areas and draws up a scheme according to which the operation will be performed.
The patient to stop drinking alcohol and smoking a week before surgery

Five hours before the procedure , you should not eat, and drinking a lot is also not recommended (especially for people prone to swelling after drinking large amounts of liquid).

Note! The procedure is performed in the following sequence:

1. The patient is given an anesthetic. Anesthesia can be local or general. This depends on the type of blepharoplasty and how large the amount of work is.
2. Markings are made on the eyelids with a special marker.
3. Lenses are inserted into the patient's eyes to protect the pupils.
4. An antiseptic gel is applied to the areas that will be operated on.
5. The specialist makes the cuts using a special device that generates a laser.
6. Subsequent necessary manipulations are performed (removal of fatty tissue, tightening, formation of new structures and position of the eyelids).
7. The fabric at the incision sites is connected and then can either be stitched together or special glue is applied to them.

This operation takes anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour and a half . This depends on the complexity of the procedure and whether the eyelid of one or both eyes is being operated on.

For your information! Traditional laser blepharoplasty is performed within 30-90 minutes, depending on the complexity of the case. As a rule, the operation is done in several steps.

Cost of therapy

The cost of the operation varies greatly in different cities, countries and clinics.

1. Irkutsk, LLC “Med” - from 24 to 42 thousand rubles. St. Baikalnaya, 120.
2. Nizhny Novgorod, “Althea” - from 5 to 35 thousand rubles. Dolgopolova street 17/38.
3. Vitebsk, Belarus, VSMU clinic - from 1400 to 3000 Belarusian rubles. Pobedy Avenue, 20. Consultations are also held in Minsk at Trostenetskaya Street, 3, Sante Clinic.
4. Vladivostok, Dr. Prikhodko’s clinic - from 25 to 80 thousand rubles. St. Kalinina, 33.
5. Kazan, Druzhkov clinic - from 20 to 80 thousand rubles. St. Sibgata Hakim, 52.
6. St. Petersburg, “GrandMed” - from 10 to 100 thousand rubles. St. Sadovaya, 35.
7. Perm, Phlebocenter - from 30 to 100 thousand rubles. Highway Cosmonauts, 55A.
8. Arkhangelsk, “Pulse” - from 17 to 60 thousand rubles. St. Sovetskaya, 5
9. Ulyanovsk, center of eye microsurgery - from 20 to 60 thousand rubles. St. Radishcheva, 109/18A.
10. Ufa, "Medi" - from 25 thousand rubles. Batyrskaya street, 8.
11. Voronezh, Es-Class Clinic - from 5 to 70 thousand rubles. Revolution Avenue, 29a.
12. Tver, Dr. Fomin’s clinic - from 20 thousand rubles. St. Spartak, 42.
13. Novosibirsk, “Elena” - from 16 thousand rubles. St. Gorky, 79.
14. Krasnoyarsk, Krasnoyarsk State Medical University clinic - from 20 thousand rubles. St. Mira, 5.
15. Samara, “Light Clinic” - from 35 thousand rubles. St. Georgiy Dimitrova, 117.
16. Volgograd, “Isabella” - from 25 thousand rubles. Lenin Avenue, 41.
17. Omsk, “Camelot” - from 22 thousand rubles. Red Path Street, 153/9.
18. In Moscow, blepharoplasty is performed by the Reforma clinic at 5 Pestovsky Lane. Its branch is in Yekaterinburg on the street. Marshala Zhukova, 13. The cost of procedures is from 10 thousand rubles.
19. Krasnodar, “Chalet Sante” - from 30 thousand rubles. St. Red partisans, 238.
20. Stavropol, “Doctor Keith” - from 35 thousand rubles. St. Dovatortsev, 53A.
21. Rostov, “Da Vinci” - from 20 thousand rubles. St. Krasnoarmeyskaya, 132.

Of course, in cities, plastic surgery is performed not only by these clinics, but also by others. However, the above data can be considered an average price for blepharoplasty.

Postoperative period

The rehabilitation period after laser blepharoplasty is individual for everyone.

For reference! On average, incisions take up to two weeks to heal if there are no complications.

During this period, the patient must follow the following recommendations :

1. It is advisable to sleep on your back , with your chin slightly raised.
2. If you experience pain during the first few days, you can apply cooling compresses to your eyes . This will also help eliminate swelling and bruising that inevitably occurs after blepharoplasty.
3. The use of decorative cosmetics for two weeks is prohibited.
4. Aspirin-based medications should not be taken , as these drugs thin the blood and can cause bleeding from the incisions.
5. Visiting saunas, solariums and baths is excluded .
6. It is necessary to limit physical activity and sports.
7. When going outside in sunny weather, you must wear sunglasses.

Scars left after surgery are a natural phenomenon.

Over the next few weeks, they usually disappear , but not completely, although in any case after laser blepharoplasty they are hardly noticeable.

Need to know! If the scars are large enough and distinct, you can resort to an additional procedure - laser resurfacing.

Resurfacing is performed using a laser, which targets scar tissue, smoothing it out.

The procedure requires an average of 5-6 sessions.

In addition to removing scars, resurfacing also helps stimulate the inner layers of the dermis, which begins to produce collagen and elastin.

Due to this, the skin gains elasticity, smoothness and natural color.

Patient reviews

Below are some patient reviews. If you have something to say, leave your feedback in the comments below the article, it will be useful to our readers.

“ I decided to have laser blepharoplasty at the age of 46 .

I had a choice - to do cheaper traditional blepharoplasty or laser, and I chose the second option, since it leaves practically no traces.

In practice, the scars, of course, remain, but if you don’t look closely, they are not noticeable from the outside.

Overall, I'm pleased with the result. Of course, the skin doesn’t look the same as it did when you were twenty, but at my age it’s already stupid to want a perfect youthful face .”

Kristina Pozhogina, 50 years old.
“I was
forced to undergo laser blepharoplasty to remove fatty hernias under my eyes . The procedure scared me: I was afraid not only of pain, but also of negative consequences, but fortunately everything went well.

True, I have very thin skin from birth, so rehabilitation took longer than expected (about a month).”

Lyubov Balakireva, Kamyshin.

Existing contraindications

Despite the safety and popularity of blepharoplasty, there are a number of contraindications to the procedure. Among them:

• infectious diseases;
• dysfunction of the thymus gland;
• cancer;
• myopathy;
• diabetes;
• problems with blood clotting;
• anemia;
• increased intracranial pressure;
• recovery period after other operations;
• menstruation period;
• arterial hypertension;
• blepharitis, keratitis.

You should take this list seriously and, if there is any prohibitive factor, postpone or refuse the operation. In addition, it would be better to tell your doctor about possible ailments and overall health conditions. An individual approach will help avoid negative consequences.

Buyanov Sergey Yurievich (Expert Doctor):

Many contraindications are temporary. For example, in case of arterial hypertension, it is enough to normalize blood pressure to normal values. For diabetes mellitus - achieve compensation. For infectious diseases - complete cure.