Although this is a recommended and safe procedure, you should consult with a specialist before performing it. Photo: Disclosure

A harmonious and healthy look is already a good part of your presentation, right? One of the most popular procedures among ophthalmologists is eye plastic surgery, which is performed by specialists in plastic surgery of the eyelids, eye sockets, lacrimal system and adjacent areas. An oculoplastic surgeon is a professional who is able to diagnose and treat abnormalities in the tissues of this area of ​​the eye.

As a rule, this type of plastic is indicated for reconstructive and aesthetic purposes due to age-related changes, but is also recommended for birth defects, aesthetic correction, tumors, injuries and deformities caused by accidents.

In the case of eyelid tumors, eye plastic surgery is recommended, as it serves to remove the tumor and restore the eyelids, restoring their functionality and aesthetic standard.

Find out which are the most common eyelid surgeries:

• Ectropion: corrects anatomical changes in the eyelid when the limb is rotated outward;
• Entropion: corrects malposition of the eyelids when the lower limb turns inward, injuring the eye;
• Blepharoplasty: removal of fat bags and excess skin from the upper and lower eyelids;
• Palpebral ptosis: treats drooping of the upper eyelid.

recovery after surgery

For an efficient and safe recovery, it is important to take some precautions – Photo: Disclosure

Procedures are usually performed in a surgical center under the supervision of an anesthesiologist. In most cases, the patient is discharged on the same day. Blepharoplasty, for example, takes an average of an hour. Scars are hidden in the line of the eyelids and become invisible over time.

For an effective and safe recovery, it is important to take some precautions, such as using ointments, eye drops, or medicines prescribed by a doctor; apply cold compresses in place; do not scratch your eyes; use glasses or a cap to protect from the sun; avoid using make-up and cosmetics; sleep on higher pillows for the first few weeks so that your head is higher than your body; adhere to the usual diet; avoid abrupt weather changes; avoid excessive movements.

So, even though it is a recommended and safe procedure, it is always important to speak with a specialist before the procedure so that you have adequate recommendations for preparing for the postoperative and preoperative periods.

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