Doctor Eldad MorSenior physician of the plastic surgery department
Today, blepharoplasty is arguably the most popular procedure in the world of aesthetics. One in four people seeking changes in their appearance opts for it. This demand is understandable, as the surgery provides impressive results with minimal intervention. In Israel, eyelid surgery not only helps to "tighten the skin" but also restores a rested and fresh look to the face. Heavy bags under the eyes, puffiness, and fine wrinkles that have made the gaze tired and frowning for years disappear.
At Ihilov clinic, eyelid surgery is treated as a form of fine art. Here, world-renowned surgeons work, who have honed their skills for decades to ensure that the results look completely natural. Thanks to laser technologies and "invisible stitches" techniques, the operation is performed as safely as possible, and the traces of intervention are completely hidden in the natural folds of the skin. This allows for a quick return to normal life, but with a new sense of self-confidence and a radiant gaze.
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Who can benefit from blepharoplasty in Israel
Primarily, aesthetic eyelid surgery is sought to reduce visible signs of aging around the eyes. However, young people also frequently turn to this type of plastic surgery to correct the natural shape of their eyelids, eliminate congenital defects in the periorbital area, or address the consequences of injuries.
Most often, blepharoplasty is used to address the problem of natural or age-related drooping of the upper eyelids, which creates a tired appearance. This can arise due to vascular, neurotrophic, or endocrine disorders, hereditary predisposition, or chronic inflammation in the eyelid area. Eliminating drooping skin and fat bags of the upper eyelid can improve not only appearance but also vision, which is one of the main bonuses of the surgery.
It is also sought to deal with sagging excess skin of the lower eyelids, which occurs with age when the circular muscle loses tone and the skin attached to it gathers into unsightly folds, pulling the eyelid down. The third most common reason for eyelid correction is fat hernias, which create those unsightly bags under the eyes, and persistent swelling caused by fluid retention in the loose subcutaneous tissue.
A reason to undergo blepharoplasty at the Top Ihilov Medical Center may also be the drooping of the outer corners of the eyes, reduced elasticity, and sagging skin in the periorbital area, or the desire to change the hereditary shape or slant of the eyes, especially if it hinders normal vision.
How eyelid surgery is performed in Israel
Before the surgical intervention, a consultation is mandatory, during which the plastic surgeon examines the patient, determines the presence and nature of the problem, suggests possible ways to address it, and discusses the advantages and potential risks of the procedure. After this, the patient undergoes a medical examination, which is mandatory for any surgery, to identify possible contraindications. These may include cardiovascular pathologies, diabetes, blood disorders, infections in the eyes, elevated intraocular pressure, severe somatic disorders, and blood clotting issues. The results of the examination will also help the plastic surgeon determine the optimal method for eyelid correction in the specific case.
Among all plastic surgeries, blepharoplasty is the least traumatic, so at the Top Ihilov clinic, it is most often performed under local anesthesia, supplemented by intravenous sedation. However, depending on the type and extent of the intervention, general anesthesia may also be preferred — the decision on the type of anesthesia is made by the anesthesiologist, taking into account the individual characteristics of the patient.
The course of the eyelid correction operation and its features depend on the goals and type of intervention.
Upper blepharoplasty is used to address issues with the upper eyelid, primarily drooping. It is performed through a thin incision that follows the line of the natural eyelid fold, which helps avoid visible scars. During the intervention, the plastic surgeon delicately excises excess skin and removes fatty deposits on the upper eyelid using modern instruments. Simultaneously, he lifts the tissues of the cheekbone and infraorbital areas of the face, achieving a more pronounced rejuvenating effect.
Lower blepharoplasty involves correction of the lower eyelid. In this case, the incision is made along the eyelash margin, making the scar subsequently inconspicuous. It is divided into classic and fat-preserving. In the first case, the doctor removes excess fatty tissue and stretched skin; in the second, the fatty tissue is not excised to avoid the sunken eye effect, but is evenly redistributed under the lower eyelid, effectively addressing the problem of hernias and bags.
The lower blepharoplasty also includes a more gentle transconjunctival blepharoplasty, where the incision is made on the inner side of the lower eyelid. This method is most often used in young patients to eliminate fat hernias by removing or redistributing fatty tissue; it does not involve excising skin flaps.
Circular blepharoplasty is used to simultaneously eliminate aesthetic defects of the upper and lower eyelids — with it, within one intervention, one can, for example, address the problem of drooping upper eyelids and remove fatty deposits or swelling under the lower eyelid. The incisions are made in the classic manner — in the natural fold and along the lash line.
Eye shape alteration, or ethnic eyelid surgery, at Top Ihilov Hospital is primarily performed for those who want to transform Asian (mongoloid) eyes into European ones. For this, the surgeon removes the epicanthus — a characteristic skin-fat fold near the inner corner of the eye that covers the tear bump — and forms a pronounced "European" fold of the upper eyelid.
Cantoplasty addresses the problem of drooping outer corners of the eyes, allowing them to be fixed in a higher position. This is achieved by tightening the circular muscle: through a tiny incision on the upper eyelid, the surgeon accesses the cantal tendon that supports the outer corner, pulls it tight, and attaches it to the periosteum of the eye socket with miniature stitches.
Blepharoplasty in Israel takes from 40 minutes to three hours — the duration of the surgery depends on its volume and complexity. After applying cosmetic stitches, the doctor makes a tight bandage, which is removed after 4–5 hours. If general anesthesia was used, the patient is kept under specialist supervision for another day. Bruising and swelling inevitably occur in the area of intervention, which usually resolve after a week — this is when the stitches are removed.
Recovery occurs quite quickly if the specialist's recommendations are followed: avoid heavy physical exertion, sleep on your back, refrain from visiting saunas and tanning beds, avoid sunlight, and do not take hot baths. Rehabilitation can be accelerated with lymphatic drainage massage, microcurrent therapy, and a course of physiotherapy procedures.
The preliminary result of eyelid surgery can be seen after a couple of weeks, while the final result appears after two to three months. The degree of effect and its duration will depend on the patient's age, individual characteristics of their body, and how well they care for the skin around the eyes. In most cases, the result lasts for seven years, and for some, up to ten or longer.
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Blepharoplasty in Israel: price
The cost of eyelid surgery is influenced by a number of factors. It is determined by the type of eyelid correction (obviously, circular blepharoplasty will be more expensive than surgery on the upper or lower eyelids separately), the volume and complexity of the intervention, its goals, the duration of the hospital stay, the patient's age and health status, and much more. Therefore, the final price is indicated by the plastic surgeon at Top Ihilov clinic only after obtaining the results of the patient's examination and confirming the method of correction.
The cost of blepharoplasty in Israel is, in any case, lower than in Western Europe and America. In the first case, the price difference is at least 30%, and in the second, a significant 50%. And this is with equally high quality of services and care provided.
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