What is the effect of removing excess fat from the upper eyelid?

The article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Hoang Thanh Nga - Department of Medical Examination and Internal Medicine - Vinmec Ha Long International Hospital. The doctor has 10 years of experience in the field of ophthalmology.

Upper eyelid fat removal is an effective cosmetic technique to help improve the signs of aging in the eye area. A beautiful eyes will play an important role in making the face look more harmonious and attractive. Therefore, according to worldwide statistics, the percentage of people who go to make the eye area is higher than other beauty procedures.

The eyelid is a complex structure of skin, subcutaneous tissues, ciliary sphincter, ciliary cartilage, and ciliary cartilage conjunctiva that cover and protect the front of the eye. In addition, the eyelids also provide the necessary moisture to the eyes through blinking.
In general, eyelids have a role:
Maintain the aesthetics of the eyes. Protects the inner components of the eye (such as the cornea). Prevent dust or foreign objects from getting into eyes. When blinking eyelids, tears spread evenly to keep the eyes moist, clear, and remove dirt and bacteria in the eyes.

The eyes are considered the windows to the soul, helping to attract the attention of the opposite person. However, over time, the eyes will gradually appear signs of aging such as: wrinkles appear, eyebrows fall, excess skin, excess fat causes eyelids to collapse, making women lose confidence in their appearance. mine.
Basically, excess fat on the upper eyelid affects:
Covering the eyelids, making the eyes smaller. Limited vision. Affects aesthetics. There are many methods that can beautify the eye area such as: brow lift, double eyelid surgery (upper eyelid surgery), lower eyelid surgery, widening the outer corner of the eye, expanding the inner corner of the eye, shaping the lifting muscle. in which the most effective method to remove excess fat in the eyes is surgery to remove excess fat from the upper eyelid.
Removing excess fat from the upper eyelid is a fairly simple and painless minor surgery. The technique involves making a thin incision just above the upper eyelid line. From this incision, the esthetician will remove excess fat or sagging skin on the eyelid, then align the eyelid line to balance and harmonize with the face.
The operation to remove excess fat from the upper eyelid requires meticulous and skillful execution, avoiding the risk of eye damage and invasion. Finally, the incision will be fixed with specialized cosmetic thread and wait for it to heal.

The procedure to remove excess fat from the upper eyelid can be applied to the following subjects:
Men or women aged 30 years or older, eyes with fat bags, excess skin caused by the aging process. People at a young age have excess skin and drooping eyelids. People with congenital thick eye bags make their face heavy and older than their age. Depending on each case, the degree of excess fat on the upper eyelid, the customer should consult with a doctor to find out the cause and how to quickly overcome this situation.
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After performing minor surgery to remove excess fat from the upper eyelid, the patient should note the following post-operative care:
The eyes will swell a lot within 24 hours, then gradually decrease, need to apply cold after surgery and maintain within 24 h postoperatively. After 24 hours, wash the wound clean with salt water, then dry and apply a thin layer of Povidine to the wound once a day. Remove eye patch after 24 hours, carefully cover when going out. When washing your face, avoid getting the incision wet. If possible, just use a wet cloth to gently wipe your face. After 2 days of suture removal, the patient can wash his face normally. Avoid movement or direct impact on the surgical site (do not touch, rub your eyes with your hands, do not wear eye makeup, use contact lenses, lenses...). Eat a lot of healing foods (green vegetables, fruits, protein-rich foods, vitamins...) Follow the schedule of follow-up visits according to the doctor's instructions.

Get rid of excess fat on the upper eyelid is a popular cosmetic surgery to remove puffiness and restore youthful appearance to the eyes. The patient's eyes will quickly recover after 1 week of surgery. However, to achieve the desired safety effects, you should find yourself a really reputable address.
In addition, the post-operative care process plays an important role in deciding the results of surgery to remove excess fat from the upper eyelid, so the patient should pay attention to follow the instructions of the doctor.
Advice from a specialist: Excess fat in 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 to the doctor as soon as possible to get the right treatment advice.
Vinmec Hospital has all the necessary equipment as well as a team of experienced specialists to treat this disease.