Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Eyelid Surgery
How long does upper eyelid surgery take?
It takes approximately 30-45 minutes.
When can I go home after surgery?
After the surgery, you will need to stay in the hospital for approximately 3-4 hours and be monitored for bleeding into the eye. Such undesirable situations develop especially within 2-3 hours after surgery. After this period has passed safely, you will be sent home, provided that you comply with your surgeon's recommendations. However, if your surgeon sees a risk, you may have to spend that night in the hospital.
Will my eyes remain closed after surgery? Can I see?
You can see with your eyes immediately after the surgery. However, in order to prevent swelling, redness and bruising in the area, your eyes should be kept closed and rested due to intermittent ice application.
Is there pain after upper eyelid surgery?
Usually there is no intolerable pain. This pain is controlled with pain killers to be taken for a few days. However, if there is severe pain and additional vision-related problems after the surgery, it is thought that there may be bleeding into the eye and the surgeon who performed the operation should be informed immediately.
How long does the recovery period take?
Generally, the patient can return to normal work life after 5-7 days. However, it takes 3 weeks for the bruises around the eyes to disappear. The total time it takes to realize that the person has not undergone surgery is up to 2-3 months.
Can the surgery be done in the doctor's office?
It can be done. However, in this regard, the psychological structure of the patient, the surgeon must be experienced, and the office must be suitable for such a surgery.
Does lower eyelid surgery have any characteristics compared to upper eyelid surgery?
Lower blepharoplasty surgery is a surgery that is more special than the upper blepharoplasty operation and requires knowledge and experience to be performed. Patients have a high risk of encountering more problems after lower eyelid surgery. When choosing the surgeon they will operate on, they should make sure that the surgeon is experienced in these matters. Moreover, the solution to postoperative problems may be annoying for the patient, and may lead to long-term and permanent sequelae.
What are the types of lower eyelid surgeries?
When surgery is performed to remove excess skin and fat bags on the lower eyelid, it is generally performed through an incision made on the inside of the lid without making an external skin incision (transconjunctival). However, in people with excess skin, it is possible to remove both excess skin and fat bags by making a skin incision 4 mm below the eyelashes (transpalpebral). Which technique to apply in this regard is decided after the examination of the patient.
Is it important for the doctor to be experienced for this type of surgery?
Of course it is important. Inexperienced people should not undergo surgery due to the problems the patient may experience afterwards.
Do you recommend massage to relieve swelling in the post-operative period?
Normally, there is lymphatic flow from the tissues around the eyes to the outer parts of the eyes and from there to the front of the ear for the drainage of the fluid in the tissue. Therefore, it is recommended to massage in this direction for 5-10 minutes in the morning and evening in order to eliminate the swelling early after the surgery.
Can this operation be performed with other operations at the same time?
Yes, it can be applied together with operations such as browlift, rhinoplasty, facelift, necklift, double chin surgery, facial lipoinjection, forehead lift.