WHAT IS OCULOPLASTIC SURGERY?

Oculoplastic surgery is eyelid surgery. All kinds of surgical interventions such as eyelid deformities, eyelid problems resulting from facial paralysis, tumors on the eyelid, drooping eyelids and bags are included in oculoplastic surgery.

Eye Aesthetics for a Younger and Healthier Appearance

Drooping eyelids are a sign of old age, regardless of whether they are men or women. These types of aesthetic problems give the face a sad, depressed, tired, fed up expression. A younger and healthier facial structure can be achieved with treatments applied by specialist Oculoplasty physicians.

Why does drooping eyelid occur?

Our skin is the dress we wear on our body. Since we wear this dress for a lifetime, our dress becomes looser over time. The most loosening occurs in our joints. The eyelid consists of a special tissue that is different from all tissues in the body. Since the lower and upper eyelids are covered with very thin skin, wrinkles and sagging occur over time. Due to the effect of gravity, the fatty tissue surrounding the eye becomes baggy, especially in the lower eyelid. Some people may encounter the same problems at a younger age, depending on their skin structure.

COSMETIC VALVE SURGERY, TYPES AND METHODS

Unwanted changes occur in the lower and upper eyelids over time. The very thin upper eyelid skin sags as a result of constant movement, and due to the effect of gravity, the fatty tissues surrounding the eye become baggy, especially in the lower eyelid. The treatment is surgery. Excess skin and fat tissues are removed.

The method applied to lower eyelid surgeries is called blepharoplasty. Eyelid operations are mostly performed from the inside of the eyelid with the help of carbon dioxide laser, without cutting the skin. Although it varies depending on the experience of the surgeon performing the operations, the average duration is 15 – 20 minutes for each eyelid. The points that need to be taken into consideration during the surgery are not to damage the muscles that move the eye and to achieve the desired correction by removing the minimum amount of tissue. The operation is usually performed under local anesthesia without anesthetizing the patient and does not require hospitalization.

We can divide upper eyelid ptosis into two groups: true and false. Actual droopy eyelids are called “ptosis” and are caused by the muscle that lifts the eyelid not working properly. It may be congenital or acquired later. The patient with droopy eyelid problems should undergo a comprehensive eye examination and necessary precautions should be taken due to the risk of affecting the patient’s eye health. It usually requires surgical treatment. In surgical treatment, the muscle that lifts the eyelid is strengthened or sling surgery is performed. Very good results are obtained by choosing the right surgical technique for the patient and applying it correctly. In cases of false eyelid ptosis, although the eyelid is in its normal position, the visual field narrows or a bad appearance occurs as a result of sagging skin. Treatment consists of removing excess skin and fatty tissues. The operation is called “upper eyelid blepharoplasty”.

Botox (Botulinum toxin) is a toxin obtained from a bacterium called Clostidium botulinum. Botox prevents the production of substances that provide conduction at the nerve endings, thus reducing or completely eliminating the transmission between the nerve and the organs to which the nerve is transmitted, thus reducing unwanted muscle movements. This drug, which has been used in almost every country in the world since about 1970, is used in many areas, both aesthetic and medical. This drug affects the movements of the muscles into which it is injected only temporarily, and with its diluted form in very small doses, the risk of botulism (poisoning) is completely zero. The topics you can read in order below are;

The activity of the muscles causes the wrinkles of the covering skin to become apparent and the formation of obvious lines on the face. Eye area. The lines between the eyebrows and on the forehead are the best examples of this.

While wrinkles around the eyes and forehead give the person an older and tired expression, frown lines between the eyebrows cause an angry expression. The treatment of deep wrinkles in these areas is now carried out without the need for any surgery rather than surgical methods. After the application, the lines around the eyes, forehead and between the eyebrows disappear and the eyelid drooping and stretching are corrected to some extent as the eyebrows are slightly lifted.

This method, which can be easily applied to both men and women, will ensure that the wrinkles around the eyes, forehead and between the eyebrows disappear in a short period of time, such as one session (30 minutes). It causes folding and therefore the lines due to folding to decrease. As a result, a brightness and a very natural positive effect occurs on the face.

What is Botox? How is it used in aesthetic dermatology?

The use of Botox for cosmetic purposes was first suggested by plastic surgeons in Los Angeles, California. When it was noticed that the lines disappeared while treating eye tics, it became clear that it could also be used in cosmetics, and since then it has been widely used for rejuvenation in men and women. You should not expect any changes in the applied area within the first 2-3 days after the injection. The drug begins to show its effect only after 2-3 days and reaches its maximum effect in 7-10 days.

Although the duration of the treatment effect varies from person to person, it lasts 4-8 (average 6) months, but if the sessions are continued regularly, the periods in between can extend up to 1-1.5 years, and even if the person does not continue the applications, the wrinkles will be fewer and less deep than before. , because new wrinkles will not form in the interim period. Although no harmful effects are observed during pregnancy and breastfeeding periods, the applications are not recommended.

Botox applications

Botox applications do not have any side effects when performed by specialist physicians who have experience and training in this field. A slight redness may occur after application. Pain is minimal since the needles used are extremely thin (insulin needle).

If any medication that increases blood circulation is taken a few hours before Botox application (aspirin, coumarin, anticoagulant, Evitamins, etc.), it should be postponed until after the application in order to reduce possible bleeding and bruising. There is no harm in taking the medication immediately after the treatment. After the treatment, you should not massage the area or make excessive bending movements for up to 3-4 hours.

Botox can be applied for aesthetic purposes to anyone over the age of 20 with wrinkles. Although it is the most widely used method in the treatment of wrinkles in the United States today, when applied correctly, the results are truly satisfactory.

It is an extremely practical method, the applications take a short time and do not cause any pain (numbing cream can be applied to the area to be applied if desired), no special care is required, and it does not affect your normal life in any way. There is no need for local or general anesthesia. It does not have any side effects when applied correctly and consciously.