As the saying goes, the eyes are the windows to the soul. They reveal a person's vitality and spirit. Some individuals opt for eyelid surgery to enhance their appearance and elevate their personal aura.
What are the common eyelid surgery procedures?
1. Inner Canthoplasty
Individuals with epicanthal folds can achieve a more defined appearance through inner canthoplasty. Epicanthal folds are vertical skin folds at the inner corner of the eye that can obstruct the formation of double eyelids. This procedure primarily removes these folds and is suitable for those with pronounced folds and wide-set eyes.
2. Brow Lift and Upper/Lower Eyelid Lift
As collagen and elastic fibers diminish with age, skin laxity occurs. Brow lifts or upper/lower eyelid lifts address upper eyelid sagging by excising excess skin.Surgeons determine incision placement based on skin laxity and brow-to-eye distance, excising excess skin before suturing. This minimally invasive procedure offers quick recovery with discreet scarring, effectively correcting drooping outer canthi, upper eyelid laxity, and reducing crow's feet.
3. Eye Correction
Partial or complete loss of the levator muscle function causes difficulty in fully opening the eyes, resulting in ptosis. The severity is typically assessed by the extent of the eyelid covering the pupil. Ptosis can be corrected through levator muscle shortening or a forehead muscle flap suspension procedure.
4. Double Eyelid Surgery Combined with Fat Removal
Individuals with puffy eyes often have thicker fat and muscle layers, increasing the complexity of double eyelid surgery. It is essential to select a surgeon with extensive clinical experience. Cases involving solely thick fat deposits are relatively straightforward, requiring only the removal of excess fat. However, when both skin and muscle are thick, the surgeon must meticulously plan the procedure and implement specialized techniques during surgery.
5. Internal and External Incision Methods
Eye bags primarily result from protruding orbital fat and laxity of the orbital septum, often accompanied by lower eyelid skin laxity, ptosis, and pronounced tear troughs. For individuals without lower eyelid skin or muscle laxity but with prominent medial orbital fat, internal incision eye bag removal can provide relief.Individuals with both lower eyelid skin/muscle laxity and orbital fat prolapse may opt for external incision bag removal.
Important Reminder
Regardless of the type of eyelid procedure, it is essential to select a reputable hospital to ensure successful outcomes. After surgery, strictly follow the doctor's instructions for medication, avoid getting the incision wet, actively prevent infection, and refrain from consuming spicy or irritating foods. Maintain a light, easily digestible diet during recovery.