Blepharoplasty, also known as double eyelidoplasty, is one of the most common surgeries in plastic and cosmetic surgery. Generally speaking, double eyelids visually enlarge the outline of the eyes, add a three-dimensional sense to the eyes, make the eyes appear larger, and make the eyelashes upward, giving people a vivid and expressive feeling. However, those with single eyelids have thicker eyelids and drooping eyelashes, making their eyes appear smaller, dull, and lack of vitality. In addition, more Asians have single eyelids, accounting for more than 50%, so there are many people seeking the surgery.
Double eyelid surgery is a very common surgery in cosmetic surgery. The surgical methods include the following types: suture double eyelid surgery, incision double eyelid surgery, suture double eyelid surgery, and skin grafting double eyelid surgery. , currently the buried suture method and the incision method are the most commonly used.
1. The suture embedding method (also called polymer molding method) is to bury sutures (or polymer sutures) directly between the skin and tarsal plate through suturing. The upper eyelid skin adheres to the tarsus, forming double eyelids. This method is easy to operate, has little trauma, leaves no scars, reduces swelling quickly, and does not require removal of sutures. It is more suitable for young people with thin eyelids, long eye fissures, and no sagging skin. It is also suitable for thick eyelids and sagging skin. It is not suitable for older people and may cause the double eyelids to disappear.
2. Incisional double eyelid surgery is a permanent double eyelid surgery. It removes loose skin, orbicularis oculi muscle and hypertrophic fat through incision, and directly removes the skin under direct vision. It is sutured together with the orbicularis oculi muscle or levator palpebrae superioris aponeurosis to form a double eyelid. This method requires skin incision, which is slightly more invasive, but the upper eyelid structure can be adjusted through the incision. The effect is reliable and long-lasting, and is suitable for single eyelids in various situations. The swelling will take a little longer to subside, and the wound will leave a linear scar.
3. The crimping method is similar to the suturing method. It sews the mucous membrane and the skin through to form a double eyelid. Because the upper eyelid is continuously sutured through the entire thickness, which blocks the return of blood vessels, the upper eyelid becomes significantly swollen and slowly subsides. The sutures need to be removed, and the double eyelid may also disappear.
4. Skin grafting method is mainly used for upper eyelid scars.
There are mainly the above categories of blepharoplasty, but there are many variation methods in each type. Together, there are no less than a hundred. No matter what method is used, the principles are mostly the same. In clinical practice, the surgical method should be selected based on the conditions of the patient (such as eyelid shape, face shape, etc.). One method cannot be used in a uniform manner. It must be different for each individual, so that the effect can be consistent with each situation. And highlight the personality to achieve perfect results.
Double eyelidoplasty is almost the simplest of plastic surgeries. The secret to making Korean double eyelids is to make two small holes in the appropriate position of the upper eyelid skin, remove part of the fat and excess skin, and suture the dermis and tarsal plate at three points. The surgical results are natural and beautiful. Not only are there almost no scars, they are even more natural and beautiful when the eyes are closed. It is suitable for young women aged 18-25 years old with no sagging eyelid skin.
Many people think that eyes with double eyelids look big and lively, while most Asians have single eyelids, so nowadays double eyelid surgery has become the most common surgery in Oriental cosmetic surgery. But only people with long eye fissures, thin eyelid skin, and high nose bridges will have the best results from this surgery. A successful blepharoplasty has the following points: the width of the double eyelids is appropriate; the curvature is commensurate with the curvature of the upper eyelids and the face shape; the incision scar is not obvious; and the double eyelid line is natural. The success of double eyelid surgery is not only related to the surgeon's aesthetic point of view and cosmetic surgery technique, but also related to the eye shape, anatomical structure and facial shape of the recipient. At present, because cosmetic surgery in our country is not standardized, some cosmetic doctors or beauty salons do not have the corresponding level and conditions. During the operation, they will use the same method regardless of the conditions of the recipients, and the results will be very unsatisfactory. Therefore, the recipient must think twice before doing this surgery.
The following is an introduction to the upper eyelid morphology types of Chinese residents, as well as who is suitable for double eyelid surgery and who is not suitable for this surgery.
A The eyelid shapes of Chinese residents are divided into three types: single eyelid (single eyelid), double eyelid (double eyelid) and multi-layered double eyelid.
B According to the elasticity and looseness of the upper eyelid skin, it is divided into 3 types. 1. Positive type: The upper eyelid skin is loose, elastic, and subcutaneous fat is moderately abundant, more common in young people; 2. Weak type: The upper eyelid skin is loose, elastic, and subcutaneous fat is sparse, common in middle-aged and elderly people; 3. Ultrasound type: Power type: The skin of the eyelids is tense and shiny, and the fat under the eyes is excessively swollen and swollen, commonly known as "swollen eyes" and "bubble eyes".
C Generally speaking, double eyelid surgery can be performed on people who have no important internal organ diseases, are mentally normal, were born with single eyelids and actively request double eyelid surgery. People with long eye clefts, thin eyelid skin, and high nose bridges will have good surgical results. D. If one eyelid is a double eyelid and one side is a single eyelid, the operation will be based on the double eyelid side to make both sides symmetrical. Some people's double eyelids are not obvious when they open their eyes, which is called "hidden double eyelids". If surgery is performed, wider double eyelids can be formed, and the effect is often good.
E Some middle-aged and elderly people have sagging upper eyelid skin, which often lacks aesthetic feeling. It also affects their vision and often makes their eyelids feel heavy. Double eyelid surgery can make the eyes younger, reduce eye discomfort, and increase the visual field of the eyes. F Some special eye shapes, such as narrow eye fissures, "squinted eyes", "triangular eyes", "big and small eyes", and "eight eyes", can be corrected through surgery.
For people with low nose bridge, wide distance between eyes, small eye clefts, and single eyelids, double eyelid surgery and rhinoplasty can greatly improve their appearance. If you have had double eyelid surgery in the past, but the effect is not satisfactory, or the double eyelid line disappears, you can have the surgery again. For some eye diseases, such as "entropion trichiasis" and ptosis, while undergoing corrective treatment, double eyelid surgery can "kill two birds with one stone" and achieve dual purposes.
G The above surgeries are generally suitable for people over 16 years old. For children, except for the above-mentioned diseases, blepharoplasty should generally not be performed.
Instructions after eye cosmetic surgery
Instructions after eye cosmetic surgery
1. Bandage the wound for 24 hours. Go to the hospital to remove the gauze the next day after surgery or remove it yourself. .
2. There will be slight swelling in the short term after surgery, which will gradually subside over time. You can also apply cold compress (within 48 hours) and hot compress (after 72 hours) under the guidance of a doctor to effectively reduce the degree of swelling.
3. Oral antibiotics for 5-7 days.
4. The stitches will be removed 5-7 days after the operation (the day of surgery is not included, and there is no need to remove the stitches for simulated double eyelids)
5. Keep the wound away from water within 7 days.
6. No smoking, drinking or eating spicy and irritating food within one month.
Try to eat less seafood, mutton, fish, etc.
Aspirin, warfarin, and other Chinese patent medicines for promoting blood circulation and removing blood clots are prohibited.
7. Take appropriate rest, avoid strenuous exercise within two weeks, and do not rub your eyes vigorously within one month.
8. If your condition changes or any abnormality occurs, please contact your doctor in time.