Blepharoplasty, also known as eyelid operation, is a surgery that seeks to reverse the drooping of the eyelids and may involve removing excess skin, fat and muscle. The latter are usually the reason why the look acquires an aged and tired look.
Over time, the eyelids stretch and the muscles that support them lose firmness. This is why an excess of fat can accumulate in the upper and lower part of the eyelids, causing sagging eyebrows, drooping of the upper eyelids and bags in the lower part of the eyes.
Laser blepharoplasty without surgery
He Dr. Ricardo Hoogstra developed in 1995 a technique that rejuvenates the eyelids using laser technology without surgery, which does not leave scars and does not remove skin. This avoids the unnatural results and complications of conventional surgeries.
SAcar skin of the upper eyelid generates in most patients a drop in the eyebrows, creating a sad, tired and aged look. Eliminate excess Skin and scarring on the lower eyelids produces in many patients functional and unsightly deformations.
Blepharoplasty before and after
Photos
These are the comparative photos with results before and after some patients who have had a blepharoplasty in our medical centers.
Videos
Patient experiences after having performed a eyelid surgery laser and comparison.
Blepharoplasty definitive results
Consists in remove bags from lower eyelids through an incision in the conjunctiva, and on the other hand, that of the upper eyelids Through a small incision in the inner corner of the upper eyelid, it does not require suturing.
Pixel laser for transconjunctival eyelid surgery
Skin rejuvenation is performed with a fractional micro carbon dioxide laser (Pixel) . This tool has a skin analyzer that allows us to adapt the parameter to each type of skin. Transconjunctival laser-assisted blepharoplasty prevents drying of the skin and many of the unwanted effects seen with the conventional technique. This laser-assisted intervention rejuvenates the eyelids, preserving normal anatomy and leaving a natural, youthful look and without surgical stigmas.
Opinions and experiences
Why do patients prefer this technique? Very simple, recovery is much faster and less painful because:
- Leaves no scars.
- It does not damage muscle structures like the conventional technique does.
- Always natural result.
- Less edema.
- Fewer bruises.
- Quick labor and social reintegration.
- It does not lower the position of the eyebrows as the conventional technique does.
- Rejuvenates the expression of the gaze.
Laser vs conventional blepharoplasty
The laser technique developed by Dr. Ricardo Hoogstra turns out to be much more effective than the traditional technique. At a recent congress in Rosario, Santa Fe province, Dr. Hoogstra explained the differences.Anesthesia
The intervention is performed with local anesthesia and sedation. The patient wakes up immediately after completing the procedure and retires to his home a few hours later. All interventions are performed with local anesthesia and sedation, which provides safety and comfort. Sedation is performed by the anesthesia manager at Hospital Fernández or another doctor on his team.
Duration of the procedure
The residence time in the Clinic is approximately 3 to 4 hours. The duration of procedure is approximately 30 minutes. Surgery and postoperative are not painful. This surgery, in addition to leaving no visible scars, produces fewer edema and bruising than traditional eyelid surgery. Patients traveling from the interior of the country or from abroad must be the day before surgery and may return 48 or 72 hours after surgery. Patients from all over the world travel to Argentina to undergo surgery with Dr. Ricardo Hoogstra.
Postoperative blepharoplasty
- Postoperative without pain. Some discomfort can be felt, both in the affected area and some conjunctivitis or dry eyes, but never pain.
- Without scar. Laser blepharoplasty does not require sutures or dressings, so there is no scar and recovery is instantaneous.
- Immediate results. You can resume normal activities the day after surgery. The definitive results of blepharoplasty are visible practically from the first moment, so that a few days after eyelid surgery the patient can check his new appearance and return to normal life as normal.
Surgery of droopy eyelids before and after
It is very important that you take a few minutes and see them. You are wanting to have nothing more and nothing less than your eyelids, the central elements of facial beauty, the expression of the gaze and vital elements for the occlusion and protection of your eyes.
Eyelid surgery prices
The cost of it is u$d 3,000 (VAT not included). The value of the query is U$D 100 . If you decide to carry out the treatment, this value will be deducted from the total amount.
Procedures facilities and security
In addition to having state-of-the-art medical equipment, we have a complete surgical unit and recovery and hospitalization rooms. The modern surgical room It is equipped with high-level technology and assisted by nurses and instructors specialized in this type of intervention.
The clinic has the approval of the Secretary of Public Health.
Doubts and queries
If you have any medical questions, send an email to
[email protected] . In this mail Only medical consultations will be received. Inquiries about shifts, payments and administrative issues are not attended.
If you have questions about the amount of the surgery You can send an email [email protected] Or by WhatsApp: 0054 9 11 5037 9821
To coordinate operative dates send mail to Josefina Nuñez [email protected] or a whatsapp 005491169459535
By phone on Monday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the following telephone numbers.
- 0054 11 4 901 6690
- 0054 11 4 904 3434
- 0054 11 4 904 0880
Reference links
Agramonte Centelles, I., Rodríguez Salinas, G., Hernández Sánchez, Y., Oduardo, D., & Danieyis, M. (2013). Blepharoplasty surgery by conventional technique versus CO2 laser. Cuban Journal of Ophthalmology, 26(3), 390-398
Hoogstra, R., & Paiva, C. (1998). Transconjunctival blepharoplasty and Laser resurfacing. Rev. argent. cir. plast, 4 (1), 2-7.
Baker, SS, Muenzler, WS, Small, RG, & Leonard, JE (1984). Carbon dioxide laser blepharoplasty. Ophthalmology, 91(3), 238-244.