Alias Name
Eyelid Surgery, Eye Lift

Procedure Detail
Heavy, fallen or droopy upper eyelids can occur in this way, droopiness of the eyelid itself (ptosis).  Ptosis occurs when then levator muscle breaks down, separates and/or stretches excessively during natural aging. A relatively simple type of eye surgery can tighten the levator muscle, correcting the drooping.

Features
Offset the signs of aging and create a more youthful appearance.

Benefits
Youthfulness, Beautiful eyes, eyes enlargement.

Recommended
Droopy eyes.

Suitable Candidate
Patients with congenital ptosis; patients with traumatic ptosis; patients with mechanical ptosis (the disease of the eyelid itself, such as severe trachoma, eyelid tumors, etc., caused by the increase of eyelid weight); patients with false ptosis ( No eyeballs, small eyeballs, eyeball atrophy, and various causes of ptosis caused by the reduction of orbital fat content).

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Pros
The appearance is natural and there are basically no obvious artificial traces; once successful, the result will last forever.

Cons
Higher technical requirements for doctors.

Unsuitable Candidate
Those with bleeding tendency diseases and hypertension; those with active and progressive diseases of the heart, lung, liver, kidney and other vital organs; those with infectious diseases or other body inflammations;  Women during menstruation or pregnancy; people with mental illness or various psychological disorders, and those who are strongly opposed by their family members.

Scar
No

Treatment Time
30 min-1 hr

Anesthesia Method
Local anesthesia

Treatment Course
Single time

Procedures Technique
Surgery

Sustainability
Permanent

Recovery Period
1-3 months

Qualification
Practitioner in medical aesthetics or plastic surgeon

Pain Scale
Mild

Before the Procedure

1.  Do not take drugs containing aspirin within two weeks before the operation. Aspirin will reduce the platelet coagulation function.
2. Patients with hypertension and diabetes should inform the doctor at the first visit.
3. Make sure you are healthy and free from infectious diseases or other body inflammations before surgery.
4. Do not put on makeup before surgery.
5. Women should avoid menstrual periods.

0-3rd days
0 days to 3 days severe swelling period Recovery Tips:
Postoperative bleeding, pain, swelling, etc., are normal.

Aftercare methods:

1. The wound will be covered with gauze immediately after the operation. Follow direction to compress on wound. The purpose of compression is to stop bleeding; after compression, the wound will usually not bleeding and you can leave the hospital.

2.  During the 3-5 days after surgery, avoid certain food such as peppers, raw onions, raw garlic, ginger and seafood, etc.

4-6th days
Swelling period of 4 to 6 days Recovery Tips:
The swelling situation has improved significantly.

Caring methods:

1. Within 7 days after the operation, try to avoid water on the surgical site.

2.  Ensure that the surgical site is clean.

3. Strictly follow the doctor’s instructions, take medication and follow up.

7th days
7 days for the stitches to be removed. Recovery tips:
7 days for the stitches to be removed at the hospital (because the procedure is different, the stitches must be removed at the hospital at the time of the doctor’s order).

Caring methods:

1. Keep the wound clean to prevent infection.

2. Within 24 hours after the stitches are removed, the wound should not be exposed to water.
3. Do not rub the wound vigorously. You can apply scar ointment to lighten the scars.
4. Opt for a light diet and no spicy food.

8-15th days
The swelling period for 8 to 15 days. Recovery Tips:
The swelling gradually disappears.

Caring methods:

1. Do not drink water before going to bed, and maintain a normal routine of work and rest, and do not oversleep to reduce eye swelling.

16-30th days
16 to 30 days tissue recovery period Recovery Tips:
The swelling is gradually disappeared.

Aftercare methods:

1. Forcefully stretch open the eyes, which will help reduce swelling and form a natural double eyelid shape.

31-90th days
Stable period from 31 days to 90 days recovery tips:
Although the postoperative result is not optimal yet, it is basically finalized.

Aftercare methods:

1. In order to prevent the proliferation of wounds and skin scars, use scar lightening ointment about 1 month after the operation.
2. Please do not rub the eyes with your hands for 3 months after the operation to prevent local skin scar tissue proliferation.

Reminder
The above postoperative care is for reference only. Due to individual differences and different surgical procedures, the recovery cycle, suture removal time and aftercare methods will be different. The specific plan is to follow the doctor’s advice.