Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, is the surgical procedure that repositions the eyelids by removing excess skin or fat. This plastic surgery helps eliminate the tired appearance common in people with drooping eyelids. The procedure improves the appearance around the eyes, making it ideal for patients seeking facial rejuvenation.
In addition to the aesthetic benefit, blepharoplasty can also be considered functional surgery, as there are cases in which sagging of the upper eyelids and lower lids impairs vision. This mainly occurs in older patients.
Techniques for blepharoplasty surgery
There are different techniques that can be applied in blepharoplasty surgery. The choice of the best method rests with the doctor. Each case has its own specific needs and, for this reason, the type of maneuver must also differ so that the result meets the patient's expectations.
Some types of blepharoplasty, such as surgery with fat repositioning, are more sophisticated and require greater skill and knowledge on the doctor's part to achieve a satisfactory result.
In this procedure, the doctor takes excess fat from the patient's own eye area to fill another region; fat from the upper part is generally used to improve sagging and dark circles in the lower part.
See how this type of blepharoplasty works:
There is also the so-called canthopexy or canthoplasty, a technique that can be used in blepharoplasty surgery to reposition the outer corners of the eyes, making them larger and more “almond-shaped.”
Given these techniques and many others that are essential for a result that meets the patient's expectations, it is essential to choose a qualified, experienced professional who keeps constantly up to date.
Before scheduling eyelid surgery, it is important to have a thorough conversation with your doctor and learn about the techniques that will be used and how they will influence the final result.
Who can have blepharoplasty surgery?
Although it is a plastic surgery frequently indicated for older patients because of aging of the eyelids and fat bags, it is not a procedure exclusive to this age group. There are many cases of young people with drooping eyelids, which gives them a tired appearance.
Therefore, it is important to make clear that blepharoplasty can be performed on young people from the age of 18 as well as on older adults. What defines the right time for plastic surgery is opportunity, not age, as Dr. Rogério Leal maintains.
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.
