Upper Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
Upper Eyelid Surgery
Upper Eyelid Surgery
This surgery is performed to correct excess skin and sagging of the upper eyelid. The skin on the upper eyelid becomes loose and sags over time. While this problem can be eased with applications such as bx in early periods, upper eyelid surgery becomes necessary in later periods. The sagging of the upper eyelid not only causes aesthetic difficulty but may also impair your eyesight. Excess skin comes over your eyelashes and reduces your eyesight. In addition, these excesses cause fatigue by weighing on your upper eyelid. With upper eyelid surgery, you can restore your previous lively looks.
What is Upper Eyelid (blepharoplasty) Surgery?
Upper eyelid surgery is a procedure to remove excess skin, fat and muscle tissue in this area. During surgery, incisions are usually made in the natural crease line or in the natural fold line of the lid, thus making the scars invisible.
This surgery provides a younger, fresh and aesthetic appearance of the eyelid. Upper eyelid surgery is performed under local anaesthesia and takes about 30 minutes.
Postoperative recovery is usually rapid and patients can usually return to normal activities within a few days.
Upper eyelid surgery at a glance
Below you can find detailed technical information that will help you learn more about the surgery. This information is general and may vary according to the operation and its combinations.
Why do people have upper eyelid surgery?
Who Are the Ideal Candidates?
In order to have a upper eyelid (blepharoplasty) operation the ideal candidate should:
- Be in good psychological and physical health
- Have realistic expectations about the operation
- Be at your ideal weight.
- There should be sagging in the upper eyelid
- Your skin structure should be suitable for this procedure.
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Dr. Burak Pasinlioğlu
Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery
We're with you at every step of the operation.
Here you will find some useful information that will help you prepare for your plastic surgery, prepare the necessary setup to avoid any problems that may arise, and make the necessary arrangements to ensure that everything goes smoothly during your stay in Turkiye.
Your journey for your aesthetic surgery will begin with a consultation with our famous aesthetic surgeon in Istanbul. This meeting will last about 30 minutes.
During your in person consultation with our famous plastic surgeon Dr. Burak Pasinlioğlu, you can ask all the questions you have in mind about the operation. It may be a good idea to write down all your questions before the consultation. Our doctor will get familiar with all your expectations and provide you detailed information about this subject by determining what is possible for your anatomy. In addition, our doctor will explain to you how the operation process will proceed after answering all your questions.
It is important to consider the following before you turn up for your cosmetic surgery.
Quit smoking: Smoking reduces blood flow in the skin. For this reason, we recommend that you quit smoking six weeks before the operation and during the recovery period in order to have a faster recovery process after the operation.
Minimise alcohol: Try to minimise alcohol drinking before the operation. Do not drink alcohol on the day of the operation or stop drinking a few days before. After the operation is completed, you are not allowed to drink alcohol until the medication given to you is finished. Our doctor and team will warn you about this.
General anaesthesia: Your operation will be performed under general anaesthesia. Eat eight hours before the operation. Don't drink water or eat less than six hours before the operation.
On the day of your operation, our transfer vehicle will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the hospital where the operation will take place. Before the operation, you will have a preliminary in person meeting with our doctor and our team once again. As a result of this preliminary meeting, drawings will be made and photos will be taken according to your expectations.
Your aesthetic surgery will end with drawing being made, check of blood tests, operation, hospital stay, discharge and follow-up process.
You may feel a little sleepy and tired after your aesthetic surgery. This condition will decrease after one or two hours of rest.
Our doctor will provide you information about the operation during discharge. They will explain what you should pay attention to after the operation and the use of medication. We expect you to take your medication regularly. You may feel a little sluggish and tired after the operation. This condition, can be taken under control with the painkillers prescribed to you.
During the recovery process, our teams will call you to ask about your condition and ask you for a photo. An online consultation will be made with you by communicating your recovery process to our doctor.
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Are you ready for your Journey of Change?
We are here for you to plan your entire journey to make the operation you desire a much better experience for you. Considering all the details, we are always with you during your stay in İstanbul.
It is a detailed consultation with our experts about the organisation and operation.
Our famous plastic surgeon will answer all your questions in detail by inquiring your operation expectations during the in person consultation.
While renewing your body, you can evaluate all the care your skin needs with Famous Dermatologist Associate Professor Ezgi Özkur, get advice from them and start treatment.
Our doctor and nurses will check your eligibility for the operation by making the necessary medical assessment before the operation.
You will have your last pre-operative in person consultation with our doctor at the hospital. Our doctor will prepare you for the operation via drawings according to your expectations.
24 hour room service, satellite TV, breakfast, lunch, dinner and your own en-suite hospital room with en-suite bathroom for 1 or 2 days depending on the operation.
At your first follow-up consultation, our doctor will check you after the operation and tell you what you should pay attention to and the entire post-operative care process.
Our experienced staff, specially assigned for you, will be in contact with you during your stay in İstanbul after you are discharged from the hospital and will visit you whenever necessary
At your second follow-up visit, your treatment will be completed by our doctor by making your dressing. When you go back to your country, you will be told about all the procedures you need to do and pay attention to.
We will follow you closely for 1 year during your recovery process managed by our experienced team.
Frequently asked questions about upper eyelid
You can find detailed information about the operation and organisation before you come to Turkiye. You can contact your sales representative for any other questions you may have.
People over 18 years of age and who do not have any health problems can have this operation. Your sales representative will give you detailed information about the content and your eligibility for the operations.
Upper eyelid surgery takes an average of 1 hours.
You can return to work on average 1 weeks after upper eyelid surgery.
During your stay in İstanbul, your recovery process will be completed with more than one doctor follow-ups. You can return to your country after our final medical follow-up. Our doctor will explain everything you need to do for after care in detail. Our expert team will follow you continuously for one year. If necessary, you will be able to have an online consultation with our doctor. We are with you not only at the time of operation but also until your recovery process is completed.
It will be enough to stay in İstanbul for 1 weeks for the upper eyelid operation.
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Explore the operation further
How is upper eyelid (blepharoplasty) surgery performed?
Upper eyelid surgery is performed under local anaesthesia in a clinical or hospital setting. Before the operation, various markings are made in the excess skin area on your upper eyelids. In addition to excess skin, it is assessed whether there is excess fat or muscle tissue. If there is excess in these tissues, plans are also made accordingly. The incision areas are then numbed with local anaesthesia. The excess tissues are removed. Incisions are closed with aesthetic sutures. The sutures are then closed with plasters.
What should be done before upper eyelid (blepharoplasty) surgery?
After your decision for upper eyelid (blepharoplasty), it is necessary to investigate your doctor and establishment well. Make sure that your doctor and the establishment are experts and certified in their field. After deciding on the choice of doctor, you need to pay attention to some procedures. If there are any tests your doctor asks you to do, make sure you have them done. Quit smoking at least 2 weeks before your operation date. Avoid any alcohol and drug use as of the day before the operation. If you are taking blood thinners or any other medication that you use continuously, make sure that you stop taking them under the supervision of a doctor.
What should be done after upper eyelid (blepharoplasty) surgery?
To minimise the risk of infection, make sure that you take your specially prescribed medication on time. Make sure to use the materials such as corsets and bras given to you for the periods specified by your doctor. Refrain from any vigorous activity until you have fully recovered. Avoid heavy sports for at least 1 month after the operation. To further accelerate your recovery process after surgery, pay attention not to smoke for 2 months. After the operation, eat vegetables, fruit and fibre-rich foods. Be sure to follow the special instructions given by your doctor that will contribute to your recovery process.
Care after the operation
Always follow the instructions given and explained to you by your doctor. During the recovery process, our team will call you to get information about your condition and inform our doctor. The first two weeks of your recovery are important. During this time, try to avoid daily housework and stress. Take care to drink 2 liters of water, your diet and make your daily walks. Remember to use the corsets and medication prescribed by the doctor. Remember to allow time for rest and recovery after the operation.
What are the risks of this operation?
Our doctor will explain the risks associated with upper eyelid (blepharoplasty) surgery lift to you in detail during the consultation. Although complications and risks are limited, there are some common risks to be aware of. If any of these risks occur, contact us. These include nausea, bleeding, infection, slow recovery of scars, seroma, fat necrosis, embolism, loss of sensation, numbness and pain.
