Upper and Lower Eyelids Removal

The upper and lower eyelids removal procedure, also known as blepharoplasty, is an effective surgical method in which surgeons remove excess skin, fat, and muscle from the upper and lower eyelids to improve the appearance of the eyes. Professionals can perform the procedure on your upper eyelid, lower eyelid, or both, depending on your needs.

The cost of upper and lower eyelid removal in Turkey may vary depending on the surgeon's fees, clinic location, the procedure's complexity, anesthesia, facility fees, and additional costs such as pre-operative tests. However, the prices in Turkey are much lower than in many other countries.  

You should consult the surgeon for a personalized assessment of your needs and associated costs. During the consultation, the surgeon evaluates your goals, examines your eyelids, and provides you with detailed information about the procedure.

What Can Be Done?

For upper eyelid surgery, the surgeon will make an incision in the natural fold of the eyelid and remove excess skin and fat. Then the specialist closes the incision with stitches. For lower eyelid surgery, the surgeon makes an external incision, this time inside the lower eyelid (transconjunctival) or just below the eyelashes.

The doctor then removes or repositions the excess fat. In some cases, the specialist may perform both upper and lower eyelid surgery simultaneously to rejuvenate the eyes completely.

The upper and lower eyelids removal procedure in Turkey aims to create a more youthful and rested appearance by eliminating sagging skin and reducing puffiness or bags under the eyes.

What are the Consequences?

In general, the probability of success of the procedure is very high. Check out some potential consequences of the surgery:

• Younger appearance: The surgery removes excess skin and fat from the eyelids, making patients more alert.
• Better vision: In some cases, surgery improves vision by removing excess skin and fat that can block the field of vision.
• Increased self-confidence: Patients who are afraid of the appearance of their eyelids feel safer and more comfortable in social environments after surgery.
• Permanent results: While the aging process continues, the surgery results are generally long-lasting, and patients enjoy the procedure's benefits for many years.

Overall, the results of upper and lower eyelids removal can be pretty dramatic and significantly improve the patient's appearance and self-confidence. However, having realistic expectations for results and working closely with an experienced surgeon to achieve the desired result is essential.

What are the Limitations?

It is essential to follow the post-operative instructions given by your surgeon to ensure proper healing and minimize the risk of complications after upper and lower eyelids removal in Turkey. Check out the limitations and things to watch out for after surgery:

• Keep your head elevated: Sleeping with your head elevated on pillows helps reduce swelling and speed healing.
• Apply cold compresses: Applying cold compresses to the eyes also helps reduce swelling and bruising.
• Avoid strenuous activities: Avoid heavy lifting or bending over for the first few weeks after surgery.
• Don’t smoke: Smoking impairs healing and increases the risk of complications. That's why avoiding smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke for a few weeks after surgery is essential.
• Take medications as your doctor prescribes: Your surgeon will prescribe pain medications or antibiotics to help manage pain and prevent infection.
• Protect your eyes: You should protect your eyes from sunlight and wind by wearing sunglasses or protective glasses after surgery.

The Operation

Upper and lower eyelids removal can do under local or general anesthesia according to your preference and your surgeon's recommendation. The technique the surgeon will choose will also depend on your individual needs. Check out the upper and lower eyelids removal procedure steps in Turkey in general:

• Anesthesia

The specialists will give you local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia to ensure you are comfortable throughout the procedure.

• Incision

The surgeon will make an incision along the upper eyelid's natural crease or just below the lash line of the lower eyelid.

• Removal of excess skin and fat

The surgeon will remove excess skin and fat from your upper or lower eyelids to create a more youthful and renewed appearance.

• Final

The doctor will close the incisions with sutures or surgical glue, which the surgeon will remove a few days after surgery. After surgery, specialists will follow you to a recovery room before you discharge. You typically experience some bruising, swelling, and discomfort during this time, which you can treat with pain medications and cold compresses. The procedure usually takes 1-2 hours, and you can generally return to work and other normal activities within weeks of surgery.

What are the Risks?

As with any surgical procedure, the upper and lower eyelids removal carries potential risks and complications. While serious complications are rare, you should be aware of the potential risks and discuss them with your surgeon before having the procedure. Check out the risks in general:

• There is a risk of bleeding during or after the process.
• Infection is a potential risk after surgery, including upper and lower eyelid surgery.
• There will be scarring, albeit minimal.
• You may experience dryness or irritation in your eyes after the surgery.
• Although rare, some patients may experience changes in vision after upper and lower eyelid surgery.
• The cosmetic result may not meet the patient's expectations in rare cases.
• There is always a risk with anesthesia.

The aim of this article is to give you a general information about the surgical intervention in question. You need to make more research about possible complications and risks of this selected procedure in order to make an informed decision. Please note that complications occur more frequently with patients who are obese, smoke, and have a history or lung or other chronic underlying medical conditions.

Smokers are recognized to have a significantly higher risk of post operative wound healing problems with a subsequently higher potential of infection as well as operative and post operative bleeding. Patients should discontinue smoking for two weeks before and two weeks after surgery. Although it helps to stop smoking before and after surgery, this does not completely eliminate the increased risks resulting from long­ term smoking. Smoking also has a long term adverse effect on the skin and ageing process.