An eyelid lift is a complex consisting of hardware, injections and manual manipulations aimed at rejuvenating and shaping the eye area (the area around the eye). This is the part of the face that is considered to be the hypersensitivity area, so the non-surgical cosmetic eyelid correction is a difficult task even for a highly qualified and experienced specialist. Today's micro-cosmetic and aesthetic medicine industry offers a number of effective eyelid augmentation methods: radio-wave lift, thread bio-muscle lift, contour shaping, light rejuvenation, microscopic therapycurrent. You can choose the most suitable technique only after visualizing the problem area, studying the patient's medical history, their goals, and their idea of the end result.
Eye socket lifting features
The eyelid area, also known as the peri-eye area (this is not entirely true, since the tear apparatus, the palate opening and the conjunctival sac also belong to the space around the eye, in addition to the eyelid), is one of theThe most sensitive areas of the human body with the thin dermis and minimal subcutaneous fat. The eyelids are the muscular folds, bound behind by the conjunctiva and the cartilage tissue. They are located around the eye and perform several functions at the same time: they protect the cornea and retina from the negative effects of environmental factors (ultraviolet radiation, dust, etc. ), cleaning the membrane. connective tissue caused by tear fluid is constantly wet, 
prevents dry eye and cornea sclera.
The skin of the eyelid area is many times thinner than other parts of the face, so it is susceptible to changes due to age and stress, which in most people becomes noticeable after 30year old. At this age, the body's natural dehydration process begins, as a result of which the epidermal cells lose moisture, the skin loses its elasticity, becomes saggy and sagging. In the peri-eye area in men and women over the age of 30, the first signs of aging are formed: subcutaneous folds, mimic wrinkles, wrinkles at the outer corners of the eyes ("crow's feet").
Eyelid augmentation is a complicated job that should only be performed by a highly qualified doctor with an excellent knowledge of topographic anatomy of the eye, as improper actions are not limited tocan cause new defects that also seriously impair the function of vision organs. The fact that the eyelids is involved in the focal formation of the eye and the optical geometry of the cornea, as well as regulation of the eye pressure, is therefore, that cosmetic surgery and improper lifting can cause dysfunction. visual performance (in some cases, irreversible).
Who needs an eyelid lift
Anterior eye lift has no strict medical indications (except for surgical corrections, which are often used to treat conditions that interfere with the normal functioning of the visual organs) and are oftenfollow the patient's request to remove any visible cosmetic defects. Cosmetic surgeons and plastic surgeons cover the following down to blemishes like:
- strong protrusion of the fold in the orbit;
- excess skin in suborbital muscle folds;
- droop the outer eyelid;
- periocular bulging (fatty hernia);
- edema around the eye socket (pocket);
- vascular pathology leads to the appearance of traces of rosacea and dark circles under the eyes;
- dynamic reduction wrinkles;
- "crow's feet" (wrinkles at the corner of the eye);
- distinct under-orbital grooves;
- "aging eyelids" (wilted and loose eyelid skin).
Eyelid lift also helps to make the look more fresh and ventilated by adjusting skin protrusion and fat pockets around the eyes and improving the overall tone of the area.
Timely use of various peri-eye rejuvenation methods solves one of the main tasks of peri-eye lift - concealing age-related skin changes and eliminating visual defectsCharacteristic awareness of the biological aging of the dermis on the basis of a reduced functional potential of the epidermal cells.
Important! Aging and drooping eyelids are a pretty serious cosmetic flaw that can ruin both a young and attractive face. For some people, signs of skin aging in this area may appear even before the age of thirty (for example, in underweight patients or in those with endocrine system diseases). As a rule, cosmetics are ineffective to correct existing problems and are only suitable for preventing premature aging, so the only effective method for dealing with this defect is to lift the muscles around the eyes.
Eyelid Lift Surgery
A surgery to lift the skin on the upper and lower eyelids is called a trimming. This type of muscle lift around the eyelids radically, brings the effect of tightening and rejuvenating the skin by completely removing excess skin, herniated fat from the eyelids.
Unlike the non-surgical eyelid lift methods, the eyelid shaping method not only allows the correction of the defects of the aging skin and improves the appearance of the area, but also helps to correct the shapeand shape of the eye, as well as elimination of various pathologies.
Blepharoplasty is effective against serious eye conditions such as entropion (swelling of the eyelids and the edge of the eyelashes toward the eyeball) or exophthalmos (displacement of the eyeball out of orbit). In total, there are three types of brain shaping: upper, lower, and rounded.
Thetable. Types of radical eye lifting
| Activity type | Sectional area | What conditions can be corrected |
|---|---|---|
| Under-eye Sockets Brain Plastic Surgery | An incision of the skin made along the orbit or posterior trunk fold of the upper eyelid. | Removes excess skin, subcutaneous fat and muscle resin. |
| Shaping hair under eye sockets | An incision through the skin or below the biliary tract is made. | Eliminates perioral edema, subocular sac, and fatty hernia. |
| Create a round yarn | Eyelid surgery on both sides simultaneously. | Solves problems common to all types of brain plastic surgery. |
Peri-eye tightening surgery takes place strictly in a hospital setting, excluding the possibility of an outpatient procedure. The patient received general anesthesia and the average time of intervention was about 3 hours. A significant disadvantage of this method of eyelid lift is that the postoperative period is short (about 2 weeks) but is characterized by pain, frequent dressing and disinfection, and significant limitations on regimen andProfessional activities.
Important! The advantage of eyelidectomy is the ability not only to stretch the eyelid skin, but also to be able to perform muscle modeling surgery, which cannot be done with hardware and other minimally invasive methods.
Stretch the skin of the eye area first without surgery
Surgical eyelid lift is a highly effective method of radically rejuvenating the eye area, but experts recommend it only for patients who are older (after 40 years old) with signs of aging. Visible chemistry and deep skin changes due to age. Before reaching this age, while the hydrodynamics of the tissues are within the normal range, there are much less traumatic ways to fix existing problems, while the effectiveness of most of these techniquesIn some cases it can be compared with the results of plastic surgery.
Plastic spray (contour)
Contouring is probably the safest non-surgical eyelid lift method, technically it belongs to the dermis procedure. Contouring is a method of subcutaneous injection of special implants called fillers.
These are homogeneous and viscous suspensions or gels based on components with a high affinity for body tissues. This could be:
- hyaluronic acid
- ;
- calcium hydroxyapatite;
- collagen (a peptide synthesized by fibroblasts and one of the main elements of the extracellular material of the dermis, ensuring its elasticity and elongation);
- polymers are based on acrylic and methacrylic acids;
- polymeric oxidized silicone;
- polylactic acid;
- salt of tripolyphosphoric acid, v. v.
The most common fillers and required for lifting around the eye sockets are hyaluronic acid based preparations. These are biodegradable (absorbable) skin transplants that not only compensate for the tissue deficiencies in this area but also help eliminate wrinkles - one of the signs of aging above. face. Advantages of hyaluronic fillers include highly hypoallergenic and excellent results, which can be appreciated immediately after implantation. Biological absorption of hyaluronate occurs within weeks, after which it must be re-injected.
Biological implants based on polylactic acid and calcium hydroxyapatite retain their properties for 1-2 years.
RF lift
Radiofrequency or radiofrequency enhancement is a highly effective non-surgical eye lift method.
Among the hardware techniques for minimally invasive upper and lower eyelid skin lifting, the RF muscle lift takes the top spot, as it not only allows for an immediate toning effect but also to theSignificantly improves skin conditions around the eyes.
Radio waves, penetrating the dermis to the required depth, heat the epidermal cells to the collagen thickening temperature, about 60 ° C. Under the action of thermal energy, the skin tissue heats up, partial contraction of the collagen framework occurs, resulting in loose collagen fibers shrinking and having their characteristic spiral shape, which is the lifting effect.
RF muscle lift is suitable for correcting all age-related problems in the area around the eyes (crow's feet, subliminal wrinkles, eyelid wrinkles, etc. ), and the resulting pullup to 1-2 years. To achieve a stable rejuvenating effect, you will need to do about 6-10 sessions at least 7-10 days.
Biological reinforcement with thread (thread lift)
Lifting muscle is just a rejuvenation of the skin around the eyes, based on the implantation of special aesthetic threads made of different metals and synthetic materials under the skin, thereby aNew collagen skeletons are formed in the layers under the skin. This procedure is quite effective and allows you to deal with the problems of the "aging century", the herniated fat around the eye, the gravity ptosis and other phenomena characteristic of aging skin.
There are several types just for lifting only. The thread made of precious metal is in high demand in aesthetics. These threads are made of platinum or gold and are designed to reinforce the upper layers of the dermis. The golden thread not only provides a visible muscle-lifting effect, but also stimulates the cell's metabolism, improves the supply of nutrients, oxygen and vitamins to the dermis cells. The serious disadvantage of a thread made of precious metal is the high risk of flaking and the inability to use many cosmetic procedures, for example, photo-heat after reinforcement.
Liquid mesothreads are mainly used to combat fine wrinkles, correct "aging eyelids" and smooth the skin around the eyes. The duration of such a process does not exceed 20-30 minutes, but liquid thread reinforcement has many contraindications and is always accompanied by various side effects (swelling, bruising, redness). Experts say that the most effective eyelid lift today is only Switzerland, only polylactic and only Korea. The results after such reinforcement last for about 2-3 years.
Fractional Photothermal
Fractional Photothermal is an effective non-surgical upper and lower eyelid skin stretching method. This is a type of laser rejuvenation in which a fractional laser generator (eg, an erbium laser) is used to impact the problem area. The beam produced by this device is dispersed in multiple streams and when projected into the skin, a large number of micro-thermal healing zones form, in which the main effect takes place, so surrounding tissues
Doesn't heat up and doesn't get hurt.
A special feature and at the same time the main working principle of fractional photovoltaic processes is to heat the skin to a temperature of 250-300 ° C, which experts call the evaporation process. Old cells, pathologically altered and destroyed under the action of this temperature, are destroyed and evaporated, while natural neutrophilization is activated and fibroblast activity increases, where the main components of the extracellular matrix are synthesized - peptides (collagen and elastin).
The result of fractional laser resurfacing is to significantly tighten the skin of the eyelids, smooth out fine lines and wrinkles, restore the hydrodynamics of the tissues around the eyes and improve the condition. common skin in this area.
Pulse current (microscopic current)
Microfluid therapy is a method of lifting the eyelids with little damage, but the significant disadvantage of this method is the short time of results (no more than 4 months). The clinical outcome from the use of microcurrents to elevate the periocular area is due to the following properties of the pulsating current:
- normalizes the lymphatic flow.Lymphatic drainage, has impulsive currents on the skin, improves lymph movement, prevents its stagnation and helps lighten dark circles under the eyes;
- stimulates metabolic processes.Activating cell metabolism has a positive effect on the transport of oxygen and nutrients and the appearance of the skin (the skin becomes smooth, acquires a healthy appearance);
- restores muscle tone.The muscles of the eyelids are quite weak, and the additional stimulation allows you to achieve a tightening effect.
The standard course length is 10 to 20 processes, while in most cases it is necessary to repeat the process every few months.
Before and After Image
Conclusion
Lifting the eyelids is a difficult, but at the same time possible, for a solution where modern aesthetic medicine offers a large number of effective methods, including less traumatic manipulationswith a low chance of complications. Which is the safest and most effective method of peri-eye lift will be determined individually after consultation with the patient, diagnosing the problem area, and studying historical data.
The use of surgical techniques is mainly indicated for patients with visible signs of aging in the peri-eye area, where the use of gentle techniques is ineffective and probably will notgive stable positive results. Those with early manifestations of the "aging century" are better off choosing minimally invasive methods with low levels of tissue damage and short recovery times.