Treatment

Eyelid surgery is a major means of aesthetic treatment of the eye.

The eye to be operated at the Institute of Ophthalmic Somain is to be supported by a highly experienced team of long standing.

The operation is performed by an ophthalmic surgeon specializing in eyelid surgery including eyelid surgery is a part. More than 500 lids are made each year at the Institute of Ophthalmic Somain. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia potentiated for maximum comfort and thus avoiding the drawbacks of general anesthesia. Finally the procedure is performed as an outpatient, the patient can go home the same day together.

When to have surgery ?

The intervention is indicated if, after reflection and relevant information, there is strong demand from the patient, a match between the discomfort of the patient and the clinical examination and proven technical possibilities.

The search is systematic cons-indications and risk / benefit ratio weighed and exposed to each patient based on the results of its review.

The strong motivation of the patient is a prerequisite for post-operative satisfaction.

Techniques

A multitude of techniques exist and are designed to fit each patient. Interventions are usually performed using a laser according to indications. The latest techniques and most experienced are used, the security operation with the result being an operating concern. One advantage of these lasers is to cut and coagulate simultaneously producing quality results. These lasers also allow for some of them to improve skin texture.

1 - top pocket

After anesthesia, an incision is made in the crease of the eyelid or the scar will be located after the operation, which will be hidden. The parties excess skin, muscle and fat will resected to obtain the desired aesthetic result. The laser can be measured very precisely the effect.

2 - LOWER POCKETS

They can be operated by two main ways. By incising the skin or through the back of the lid without incising the skin. It is obviously better not to incise the skin, but these techniques do not apply the same patients. If excess skin and / or muscle exists, a first skin is better for a better cosmetic result. For if the bag against fat is isolated or predominant one first from the back is possible and gives very good results without visible skin scar.

DERMAL

The incision is made below the eyelashes. The excess skin, muscle and fat is removed to a good cosmetic result. The sutures are left in place a few days and then removed.

TRACK TRANS CONJUNCTIVAL

This technique, when possible, to preserve the skin and no visible scar. Fat is lasered directly through the back of the eyelid. The dosage is tailored to each patient.

Anesthesia

This is potentiated local anesthesia. In almost all cases general anesthesia is not necessary for this type of surgery.

Before surgery, the patient is systemically produces a calming, very effective and suitable for everyone. Then the area is asleep with a local anesthetic with the patient relaxed already. A double effect is achieved: the patient feels no pain and it does not receive stress during the procedure.

The anesthesiologist is constantly present to ensure patient comfort and safety.

Conduct of proceeding

After a specific preoperative preparation, the patient in the morning. A product designed to relax him is administered. Operating time varies depending on the technique chosen and the number of eyes to operate. Monitoring lasts half a day and the patient leaves with the afternoon after being examined by the surgeon and the anesthesiologist who check out its suitability. The output is necessarily accompanied.

• The postoperative course is usually simple. They are little or no pain.
• The speed of healing depends on the specific area of ​​the patient. It varies from one patient to another.
• Edema (swelling) are inherent in any surgery. They are usually mild and resolve within days.
• Bruising (bruises) are much rarer but also regress if they occur.
• Rest is necessary for a few days to promote the speed of recovery and quality of the result.
• Compliance with treatment and post-operative precautions is essential.
• The son is removed between 8 and 10 days depending on the case.