Blepharoplasty in Kharkiv

Blepharoplasty is a plastic surgery to change the eye shape and the eyelid shape, during which excess skin and fat tissue on the eyelids is removed. Blepharoplasty allows removing age-related bags under the eyes, drooping eyelids, folds and hernias under the eyes, as well as increasing the eye size. Types of blepharoplasty include:

• blepharoplasty of upper eyelids;
• blepharoplasty of lower eyelids;
• circular blepharoplasty (plastic surgery of the upper and lower eyelids).

There are classical and transconjunctival methods of eyelid plastic surgery. According to the classical method, surgeons make incisions on the outer surface of the eyelid, and the seams are hidden in the natural folds of the skin. Transconjunctival blepharoplasty is performed on the inner side of the eyelid, due to which its traces on the outer side are completely absent. You can get eyelid lifting in Kharkiv at the medical center “ON Clinic Kharkiv”. 

Blepharoplasty of upper eyelids in Kharkiv

Before undergoing upper eyelid blepharoplasty, you shall consult with a plastic surgeon. The doctor will conduct an examination and send you for diagnostic tests.

Tests before eyelid plastic surgery include:

• test for antibodies to HIV;
• tests for hepatitis B and C viruses;
• ELISA test (IgM) for the Covid-19 virus (48 hours before surgery);
• clinical blood test;
• coagulogram;
• electrocardiogram.

After the diagnostics and before the upper eyelid plastic surgery, a plastic surgeon marks the skin area to be operated with a special marker. Preparing for surgery also includes refusing food and drink two hours before surgery.

Upper eyelid blepharoplasty is performed under general anesthesia and lasts about 40-50 minutes. The doctor makes a small incision in the crease of the upper eyelid. Then plastic surgery of the orbicular muscle of eye is performed, removal or displacement of fat hernias, as well as the formation or strengthening of the upper eyelid crease. After that, a plastic suture is applied to the operation site.

Blepharoplasty of lower eyelids in Kharkiv

Lower blepharoplasty is performed after consultation by a plastic surgeon and diagnostic tests. Preparation for surgery includes marking the lower eyelids with a surgical marker, as well as the patient’s refusing to eat or drink two hours before surgery.

The plastic surgeon makes an incision in the skin of the lower eyelids (three to four mm below the eyelashes). Then, excess skin of the lower eyelids is removed, fat hernias are removed or moved, and plastic surgery of the orbicular muscle of the eye is performed. At the end of the operation, the plastic surgeon applies a cosmetic suture to the site of intervention.

Rehabilitation after blepharoplasty

For an hour after blepharoplasty, a patient is under the doctor’s supervision. Then the plastic surgeon gives recommendations for recovery after eyelid surgery and appoints the date of the follow-up examination. As a rule, the complete rehabilitation process takes up to seven to ten days. Small scars after blepharoplasty lighten gradually and become barely noticeable after about two months.

To make an appointment for a consultation by a plastic surgeon and for an eye augmentation operation, call the phone numbers indicated on the website or fill out the appointment form. Applications for a doctor’s consultation are accepted around the clock. You can find out the cost of blepharoplasty on the website or by phone.