Eyelid Surgery In Iran

According to the statistics published by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) in 2019, eyelid surgery is the third most popular cosmetic surgery in the world. This surgery is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries amongst men and women.

With age, the skin of the eyelids loses its elastic feature and it is also possible for subcutaneous fat to become accumulated in those areas. In some cases, this sagginess also limits vision. Eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty is a cosmetic surgery (medical treatment in some cases) that amends the puffiness and sagginess around the eyes with the help of removing the extra fat beneath the eyelids and the extra skin and muscle removal in this area.

The upper eyelid surgery alone is more common in older people who even suffer from vision impairment as a result of bagginess in their eyelids.

Lower eyelid surgery alone is more common in patients who suffer from puffiness below their eyes.

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This type of eyelid surgery in Iran is the most common form of blepharoplasty which is done with the aim of achieving the highest level of beauty in the eyes.

Double Eyelid Surgery, also referred to as East Asian Blepharoplasty, is one of the most popular types of eyelid surgery among East Asian people (NCBI). The appearance of the eyes of many people in East Asia is small and usually puffy due to having one eyelid.

Double Eyelid Surgery in Iran creates a crease behind the eye that increases the size of the eye and makes the eyes more attractive.

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Physical Examination: Which includes a tears production test (Schirmer’s test), and measuring different parts of the eyelid.

Eyelid Imaging: Your eye(s) will be photographed from different angles for surgery.

Visual Examination: Before the Eyelid Surgery, the physician determines the number of skin wrinkles and the amount of skin and tissue that needs to be removed with markings on the eyelid(s).

The amount determined by the doctor is such that the normal function of the eyelid is not disturbed when closing the eyes & blinking, and so that the eyes do not appear to be unnatural.

• The surgeon will determine whether you will need general or local anesthesia during eyelid surgery.
• Depending on the complexity of the eyelid surgery, the length of the operation may vary from 45 minutes to 2 hours.
• The surgery commences from the upper eyelid.
• An incision is made along the natural line on the eyelid.
• Based on the surgeon’s assessment, the appropriate amount of excess skin, weak muscle, and accumulated fat is cut and removed.
• Incisions and sutures are made between the eyelid folds so that they leave no scarring and will not be visible after healing.

Removal of fat tissue from the upper eyelid area is done with great care because excessive removal of fat will lead to an exhausted and sunken appearance in the patient’s eyelids.

For the lower eyelid, the surgical process will be different based on your surgeon’s intended technique.

The first technique:

• An incision is made below your eyelash line.
• After the muscle tissue is cut, three cuts of the subcutaneous fat underneath are removed and the skin is stitched back with the utmost care and precision.

Second Method:

• A lens is placed on your eye in order to protect it.
• Then the eyelid is turned back and the surgery is performed on the muscle tissue from the inside and three cuts of the excess fat are removed.
• No incision can be seen in this technique and the surgeon will determine the necessity for applying stitches.

• Blurred vision, is caused by the lubricating ointment that is applied to the eyes after surgery
• Sensitivity to light
• Swollen and numb eyelids
• Swelling and bruising that resemble black eyes
• Experiencing pain or discomfort

• Infection and bleeding
• Dry eyes
• Difficulty closing the eyes, or other eyelid problems
• Noticeable wounds
• Damage to the eye muscles
• Skin discoloration
• The necessity of having a follow-up surgery
• Temporary blurred vision, or decreased vision (in very rare cases)
• Shrinking of the eyelids
• necrosis

• Using ice packs to reduce swelling
• Using prescribed ointments and eye drops for better recovery
• Avoid smoking
• Do NOT engage in heavy exercise for up to 1 week
• Do NOT wear contact lenses for up to 2 weeks
• Do NOT rub your eyes
• Wear sunglasses (especially when you are outdoors)
• Keep your head elevated above chest level while sleeping for a few days
• Do NOT take drugs that accelerate bleeding for up to 1 week
• Do NOT go swimming for at least a week after Eyelid Surgery in Iran

The Factors that affect the overall cost of the eyelid surgery include:

• The complexity of the surgery (the amount of fat, muscle, and skin tissue that needs to be removed)
• The geographical location (the country or region in which you receive your treatment)
• The surgeon’s knowledge and experience

The cost of having an eyelid blepharoplasty is NOT normally covered by health insurance, but if the drooping of the upper eyelid or the swelling of the lower eyelid interferes with your vision, the cost of surgery will be covered by your health insurance contract.

The results of this eyelid surgery are often life-lasting, but some patients need to have the surgery again after a number of years.

A blepharoplasty in Iran may be combined with other surgeries, in which case the duration of the surgery will be longer, and general anesthesia will be applied. Such surgeries include:

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• Facelift in Iran
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• Ptosis Surgery in Iran
• Fat transfer in Iran