The article was professionally consulted by Hoang Thanh Nga, Master, Doctor of Medicine - Department of Examination and Internal Medicine - Vinmec Ha Long International General Hospital. The doctor has 10 years of experience in the field of ophthalmology.
Removing excess fat from the upper eyelids is an effective cosmetic procedure to help improve signs of aging in the eye area. Beautiful eyes play an important role in making the face look more harmonious and attractive. Therefore, according to global statistics, the rate of people undergoing eye beauty treatments is higher than other cosmetic procedures.
1. The role of eyelids
The eyelid, a complex structure consisting of skin, subcutaneous tissue, orbicularis oculi, tarsal plate and tarsal conjunctiva, covers and protects the front part of the eye. In addition, the eyelid also helps provide necessary moisture to the eye through blinking.
In general, the eyelids have the following roles:
• Maintains the aesthetics of the eyes.
• Protects the inner parts of the eyes (such as the cornea).
• Prevents dust or foreign objects from entering the eyes.
• When blinking, tears spread evenly to help the eyes remain moist, see clearly and remove dirt, bacteria in the eyes.
2. What is the effect of removing excess fat from the upper eyelid?
The eyes considered the windows to the soul helps to attract the attention of the other person. However, over time, the eyes will gradually show signs of aging such as: wrinkles, sagging eyebrows, excess skin, excess fat due to ptosis, making women lose confidence in their appearance.
Basically, the effect of excess fat from the upper eyelid:
• Cover the eyelids, make the eyes smaller.
• Limit vision.
• Affect aesthetics.
There are many methods that can beautify the eye area: Eyebrow lift, double eyelid surgery (upper eyelid surgery), lower eyelid surgery, medial and lateral canthoplasty, levator repair surgery,... in which the most effective method to remove excess fat in the eyes is upper eyelid blepharoplasty
Upper eyelid fat removal is a fairly simple and painless minor surgery. The technique involves making a thin incision right on the upper eyelid line. From this incision, the cosmetic specialist will remove excess fat or sagging skin on the eyelid, then adjust the eyelid line to be balanced and harmonious with the face.
Upper eyelid blepharoplasty requires meticulous and skillful execution, avoiding the risk of damage and eye invasion. Finally, the incision will be fixed with specialized cosmetic sewing thread and wait for healing.
3. Suitable subjects for upper eyelid fat removal
Upper eyelid blepharoplasty can be applied to the following patients:
• Men or women from 30 years old and up, eyes with fat bags, excess skin caused by the aging process.
• Young people have excess skin, droopy eyelids.
• People with thick eye bags from birth make the face heavy and older.
Depending on each case and the level of excess fat on the upper eyelid, customers should consult a doctor to find out the cause and how to quickly fix this condition.
4. Upper eyelid fat removal post-operative care
After performing upper eyelid blepharoplasty, patients should take precaution to the following postoperative care instruction:
• The eyes will be swollen for 24 hours and then gradually decrease. You need to apply cold compresses after surgery and maintain them for 24 hours after surgery.
• After 24 hours, wash the wound with saline, then dry it and apply a thin layer of Povidone to the wound once a day.
• Remove the eye patch after 24 hours, cover it carefully when going out.
• When washing the face, avoid getting the surgical wound wet. If possible, only use a wet towel to gently wipe the face.
• After 2 days of removing the stitches, the patient can wash their face normally.
• Avoid exercise or contact with the surgical site (do not touch, rub eyes with hands, apply eye makeup, use contact lenses, lenses....).
• Eat foods that help heal wounds (green vegetables, fruits, foods rich in protein, vitamins....)
• Follow the follow-up schedule as directed by your doctor.
Removing excess fat from the upper eyelid is a common cosmetic surgery that helps remove eye bags, restoring youth to the eyes. The patient's eyes will quickly recover after 1 week of surgery. However, to achieve the desired safe outcome, you should find a truly reputable facility.
In addition, the process of postoperative care plays an important role in determining the results of upper eyelid blepharoplasty, so patients should pay attention to follow the doctor's instructions.
Advice from a specialist: Excess fat on the upper eyelid not only affects aesthetics but also has the risk of affecting function depending on the severity of the disease. Patients should come for an early examination to be advised on appropriate treatment methods.
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