{"id":964,"date":"2026-01-09T10:32:53","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T10:32:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/banusmedical.com\/?page_id=964"},"modified":"2026-02-01T14:51:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T14:51:51","slug":"blepharoplasty","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/banusmedical.com\/en\/blepharoplasty\/","title":{"rendered":"Blepharoplasty"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The eyelid surgery<\/strong> (also called blepharoplasty<\/em>) is a surgical procedure to correct drooping or sagging eyelids. It can be performed for both aesthetic and medical reasons, for example, when the upper eyelid droops so much that it affects the visual field.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Types of blepharoplasty<\/span><\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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  • Upper blepharoplasty (upper eyelid)<\/strong><\/p>

    • Removal of excess skin, fat and, in some cases, muscle tissue from the upper eyelid.<\/p><\/li>

    • Objective: a more youthful and alert look and, if necessary, improvement of the visual field.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

      Lower blepharoplasty (lower eyelid)<\/strong><\/p>

      • Treatment of bags under the eyes or excess skin in the lower area.<\/p><\/li>

      • Possible muscle tightening or redistribution of fat tissue.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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        • Duration:<\/strong> approx. 1-2 hours<\/p><\/li>

        • Anesthesia:<\/strong> generally local anesthesia with sedation; general anesthesia available upon request<\/p><\/li>

        • Incision:<\/strong><\/p>

          • Upper eyelid: in natural crease<\/p><\/li>

          • Lower eyelid: just below the eyelash line or from the inside (transconjunctival).<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li>

          • Suture removal:<\/strong> approximately after 5-7 days<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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            Recovery time and aftercare<\/span><\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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            • Swelling and bruising:<\/strong> frequent during the first 7-10 days<\/li>
            • Social life:<\/strong> usually possible after 1-2 weeks<\/li>
            • Sports, make-up and contact lenses:<\/strong> not before 2-3 weeks<\/li>
            • Final result:<\/strong> visible after approximately 2-3 months<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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              • Swelling, bruising, dryness of eyes<\/li>
              • Infections, scars<\/li>
              • Eyelid asymmetry or misalignment (rare)<\/li>
              • Very rare: visual disturbances<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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                Suitability and recommendations<\/span><\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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                Good candidates:<\/strong><\/p>

                • Healthy persons without serious eye diseases<\/p><\/li>

                • Realistic expectations<\/p><\/li>

                • Stable structure of the skin and eyelids<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

                  It is essential to carry out a detailed consultation with a specialist in plastic and cosmetic surgery<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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