Correction of droopy eyelids is highly sought after by patients of various ages. A rejuvenated, wrinkle-free look is one of the main goals for which eyelid surgery is indicated and performed.
Blepharoplasty with or without laser to correct droopy eyelids?
Both procedures are indicated for correcting droopy eyelids. What will differ when your surgeon recommends them is the result and the possible combinations with other aesthetic treatments.
Blepharoplasty is a plastic surgery whose main goal is to remove excess skin and fat bags from the upper and lower eyelids. After the patient has been examined, the amount of skin to be removed is measured and, based on these same measurements, the incision area is marked with a surgical skin marker.
Next, before the incisions are made, an appropriate amount of anesthetic is infiltrated into the eyelids (local anesthesia). Sedation is given for greater comfort, because once asleep, the patient will not feel any discomfort from the needle during the anesthetic infiltration. And for more sensitive patients, general anesthesia may be used.
Unlike the traditional method, in laser blepharoplasty the device used to perform the surgery is the fractional CO2 laser. Modern and delicate, this equipment has two tips, one of which is used at the start of the surgery to make the incisions.
The laser tip coagulates the blood vessels; in other words, it prevents bleeding while the incisions are being made. As a result, swelling and bruising in the postoperative period are greatly reduced.
Does the fractional CO2 laser help correct dark circles?
In cases of dark under-eye circles, once the surgery is finished, the surgeon can switch the laser tips, replacing the cutting tip with the second one, and perform resurfacing or peeling.
The terms “resurfacing” and “peeling” mean redoing and flaking off, respectively. It is a process of renewal of the epithelial surface that occurs with increased collagen production. As a consequence, there is a reduction in wrinkles and pores, reduced sagging and lightening of the eyelid area, giving it a youthful appearance once again.
Ask your surgeon all your questions
Take advantage of your consultation to talk with your surgeon, ask all your questions and understand which of the procedures is most appropriate for your particular case.
This content is for informational purposes only and does not replace a consultation. Whether any procedure is indicated depends on an in-person assessment, case by case. CRM SP 90.116 | RQE 11.350.
