Blepharoplasty

Eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty is a surgery aimed to correct the eyelids and eyes area by means of the excision of excess skin and fat deposits, muscle tightening. Blepharoplasty allows to achieve a rejuvenating effect, as well as change the natural incision and shape of the eyes (canthoplasty).

Indications for blepharoplasty

  • Overhang of the upper eyelids.
  • Sagging of the lower eyelids.
  • Fatty hernia of the eyelids (swollen eyelids, baggy eyelids).
  • Drooping of the eyebrows and corners of the eyes.
  • Severe nasolacrimal grooves.
  • Congenital defects of the eyelids.

General contraindications: cancer disease, acute infections, arterial hypertension, eye disorders, heart disease, diseased vessels, thyroid disorders, diabetes mellitus, blood-clotting disorder.

Types of the surgery

Eyelid surgery is performed in order to remove excess skin and fat, strengthen muscles, lift eyebrows and outer corners of the eyes, as well as enhance the patient’s eyes.

There are several types of surgery, depending on the surgical site:

  1. Blepharoplasty of the upper eyelids is indicated in case of overhanging upper eyelid skin, and drooping of excess skin and fat on the eyes, that is why the patient has a limited visual field. The surgery is combined with the upper eyelid muscles, eyebrow line, and forehead lifting.
  2. Blepharoplasty of the lower eyelids is performed in case of deep folds and baggy eyelids. It is required to strengthen the muscle and tighten the temporal fossa additionally.
  3. Circular blepharoplasty involves the correction of both eyelids during one surgery.
  4. Transconjunctival blepharoplasty is performed for young patients, because they do not have excess skin, by removing fat deposits. Incisions are made on a mucous membrane (conjunctiva) of the eyelid.

How is the surgery performed in “Certus” clinic?

Pre-surgery examination: 1 hour.
Duration of the surgery: from 30 minutes up to 2 hours (depending on the blepharoplasty type. The surgery can take place on an outpatient basis (the patient goes home after the surgery) or in a clinical setting (1 day).
Anaesthesis: general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedating medications.
Incision options: in the upper eyelid crease, right under the eyelashes or on the inner lining of the lower eyelid. The incisions are sutured with the thinnest surgical threads.
*Recovery period. The sutures are removed in 4-5 days after the surgery. During the first week, it is not recommended to strain the eyes. The swells and bruises (subcutaneous hemorrhages) disappear in 1-2 weeks. It is allowed to apply light makeup in 10-14 days. The primary result of the surgery is estimated in 2-3 weeks and the final one is in a couple of months.
*Side effects: tearing, temporary swellings, bruises, a sensation of pain in the eyes area, photophobia.
*Risks: sustainable healing process, infectious complications, conjunctivitis, eye asymmetry, the impossibility of complete eyelid closure.
*Result: medium or long-term, the duration of the result depends on the features of the human organism and its insenescence.

*The effect, result, risks, and recovery period depend on the individual peculiarities of the human body.

Vasyl Pinchuk

The founder of the clinic. Plastic surgeon

Vasyl Pinchuk

Ihor Zolotarenko

Medical director, Plastic surgeon

Ihor Zolotarenko

Vadym Zamkovoi

Head of department, Plastic surgeon

Vadym Zamkovoi

Video about the service blepharoplasty

Upper Blepharoplasty at Certus Clinic [2019]

Eyelid surgery. Review of a Certus Clinic Patient [2019]

Вартість операції включає в себе:

  • Operation

  • Anesthesia

  • Implants (if used)

  • Compression underwear (if used)

  • Stay in the clinic with meals, round-the-clock medical support

  • Dressings, examinations

  • Medicines

UAH EUR

Назва процедури Ціна (грн)

Round blepharoplasty

2100 €

Round blepharoplasty (professor, CMS)

2500 €

Upper blepharoplasty * local anesthesia

1000 €

Upper blepharoplasty * local anesthesia (professor, CMS)

1200 €

Lower blepharoplasty

1500 €

Lower blepharoplasty (professor, CMS)

1700 €

Plastic surgery of the corners of the eyes (Cantopexy / Cantoplasty)

1000 €

Plastic surgery of the corners of the eyes (Cantopexy / Cantoplasty) (professor, CMS)

1200 €

Lower blepharoplasty with fat transfer to the middle part of the face

1900 €

Lower blepharoplasty with fat transfer to the middle part of the face (professor, CMS)

2100 €

Lower blepharoplasty through the skin with a middle face lifting

3100 €

Lower blepharoplasty through the skin with a middle face lifting (professor, CMS)

3400 €

Price "All inclusive"

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How long does the blepharoplasty procedure last and what is the recovery period?

Blepharoplasty lasts from 30 minutes to two hours. The duration depends on the type of eyelid surgery (removal of bags under the eyes or, for example, upper eyelid surgery), the amount of correction, etc. The recovery period is usually up to one week.

Blepharoplasty lasts from 30 minutes to two hours. The duration depends on the type of eyelid surgery (removal of bags under the eyes or, for example, upper eyelid surgery), the amount of correction, etc. The recovery period is usually up to one week.

What are the main indications for eyelid surgery?

Indications for eyelid plastic surgery include drooping of the upper eyelid, the presence of “bags” under the eyes, “fat hernia”, wrinkles around the eyes, skin overhang in the upper eyelid area, ectropion, excessive nasolacrimal grooves, excess skin and sagging of the lower eyelids, asymmetry, etc.

Indications for eyelid plastic surgery include drooping of the upper eyelid, the presence of “bags” under the eyes, “fat hernia”, wrinkles around the eyes, skin overhang in the upper eyelid area, ectropion, excessive nasolacrimal grooves, excess skin and sagging of the lower eyelids, asymmetry, etc.

How much does eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) cost in Kyiv?

The cost of blepharoplasty depends on the type of surgery. At the same time, the price of several operations in a complex will be lower due to savings on anesthesia and clinic stay.

The cost of blepharoplasty depends on the type of surgery. At the same time, the price of several operations in a complex will be lower due to savings on anesthesia and clinic stay.

How long does the effect of blepharoplasty last?

The effect of blepharoplasty, for example, after the removal of overhanging eyelids, usually lasts from 8 to 12 years. However, the natural aging of the skin over time can affect the duration of positive changes.

The effect of blepharoplasty, for example, after the removal of overhanging eyelids, usually lasts from 8 to 12 years. However, the natural aging of the skin over time can affect the duration of positive changes.

How to prepare for eyelid surgery?

To prepare for eyelid surgery, it is recommended to follow your doctor’s instructions. In particular, 14 days before the operation, you should stop taking medications that increase bleeding; a week before — medications with anti-inflammatory, non-steroidal or hormonal effects; 3 days before — alcohol.

To prepare for eyelid surgery, it is recommended to follow your doctor’s instructions. In particular, 14 days before the operation, you should stop taking medications that increase bleeding; a week before — medications with anti-inflammatory, non-steroidal or hormonal effects; 3 days before — alcohol.

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