Blepharoplasty

A blepharoplasty is the procedure, which allows quickly and comfortably obtaining a young, bright and beautiful appearance. Because the tender skin of eyelids responses to all negative factors, manifested by the wrinkles and “bags” under eyes.

First of all, the patient comes to the free initial consultation of the plastic surgery, during which the doctor interviews, takes history, examines the skin condition and cicatrices from previous operations (if there were any) to assess how quick the healing will be.

If the blepharoplasty is indicated, the photoshoot is done (in order to assess the result then) and the doctor develops a treatment plan. It will be required to undergo blood tests for sugar and coagulogram.

The surgeons of Oxford Medical clinic successfully perform the plastic surgery of upper and lower eyelids.

Before the beginning of the operation, the doctor marks the lines of surgical intervention so that in future, there will be no visible cicatrix left.  After that, the pain relief injection is administered and small incisions, through which all necessary manipulations are performed, are made. Then, the thin stiches and sterile plaster are put on the eyelids, and the patient, after several hours of doctor’s care in the day patient department of the clinic, is sent home. The stitches are taken out on the 4^th-5^th days.

The swelling and hematoma (bruises), the degree of pronouncement of which depends on the individual features of the patient’s organism, are observed after the operation and disappear within 10 days.

The blepharoplasty is your best way to get back a young and bright look easily and quickly!

To make appointment for consultation with the plastic surgeon, call us and our call-center operators will choose time, convenient for you. 

Photos before and a month after circular blepharoplasty. Work of plastic surgeon Gindich O.A.

After lower or upper blepharoplasty, the patient must stay in the clinic for a day. At this time, doctors monitor his condition and watch how the postoperative recovery is going.

Until complete healing, it is recommended to:

• wear a sterile bandage applied by the surgeon;
• avoid getting water in the eyes (at least 72 hours);
• do not use contact lenses until the swelling is relieved and the stitches heal;
• do not use decorative cosmetics;
• do not strain your eyes (watch less TV, read, etc.);
• do not rub or scratch your eyes, especially the stitches;
• wear sunglasses outdoors;
• refrain from physical exertion (from 2-3 weeks);
• sleep on your back, placing several pillows under your head for 2 weeks (prevents increased swelling);

The above rules must be followed until the swelling disappears and the stitches heal. This is about 10-14 days.

The cost of blepharoplasty depends on its type, the extent of the surgical intervention, and other individual characteristics of the patient. You can find out the prices of surgical blepharoplasty and laser blepharoplasty here. A plastic surgeon will provide you with more detailed information on this issue during your preliminary consultation. Make an appointment at a time convenient for you.