Eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty in Alicante

In the aging process of the eyelids, the variability is extraordinary, since some patients present a predominance of excess skin, while in others bags or drooping of the lateral canthus appear. During your first consultation with our specialist eyelid surgery o blepharoplasty in Alicante, Dr. Jorge García Juarranz, will carry out an exhaustive examination to identify the specific aspects to be treated in your case and understand the nuances that you want to modify in your outlook. The goal is to give your face a younger, more rested look, maintaining naturalness throughout the process. 

Based on this, you may only need one blepharoplasty upper or lower, or both if required. In some cases, brow drooping may also need to be addressed for optimal results. Additionally, sometimes the patient's own fat transfer to the midface can be considered to achieve a complete result. This diversity contributes to the fact that the duration of the intervention, as well as the recovery period and postoperative treatments, vary significantly. In our clinic you will receive all the necessary complementary treatments to guarantee a complete result and a quick recovery.

Changes in the eyelids present themselves in the following ways:

• Excessive skin growth on the eyelids: This phenomenon mainly affects the upper eyelid. In some cases, its weight can make it difficult to keep your gaze open, causing wrinkles to appear on the forehead due to the effort of the frontalis muscle to counteract this weight.
• Appearance of fat bags: It is observed in both the upper and lower eyelids. Over time, fatty deposits grow, and the barrier or "septum" that holds them in place weakens and stretches. This causes the fat pads to push outward, generating visible unsightly lumps on the skin.
• Laxity of the supporting structures of the eyelids: The ligaments that support the eyelids tend to stretch and lose strength, especially on the outer canthus of the eye. This results in a rounded shape of the eye and the drooping of the outer part, giving a sad appearance to the look and losing the ideal "almond" shape.
• Eyelid asymmetry: Elongation or, in some cases, tear of the levator palpebrae muscle can cause mild but noticeable asymmetries.
• Loss of fat in the surrounding compartments: This causes the eyelid to lose support and the previous changes to be more evident.
• Eyebrow drooping: Over time, the eyebrow and other structures experience a droop. This movement can contribute to excess skin on the lower eyelid. If not properly detected and treated, removing excess skin without addressing the eyebrow can worsen the outcome. It is essential that you receive treatment from a qualified plastic surgeon, considering the entire face when making recommendations.
• Our specialist in eyelid surgery o blepharoplasty in Alicante, Dr. Jorge García Juarranz, can address these changes comprehensively, returning to your eyes the expression and youth you want to have.

Careful attention to tissues, with the aim of reducing inflammation and speeding up recovery, is of crucial importance in facial surgery, especially in eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty. Dr. Jorge García Juarranz, our plastic surgeon in Alicante, uses a minimally invasive technique in all blepharoplasties. For lower bags, the incision is made inside the conjunctiva, avoiding scars and minimizing the impact on the delicate structures in the area. Removal of upper eyelid bags is carried out simultaneously with the removal of excess skin through minimal incisions in the septum.

Lower eyelid wrinkles can be treated using botulinum toxin (Botox) injections, laser or, if necessary, during the procedure itself. To correct the descent of the side (canthus) of the eye, a permanent stitch can be made to restore its position, eliminating the appearance of tiredness and sadness in the eyes.

The eyebrow lift is performed through an incision just above it, hidden by the hairline above it.

The procedure is painless, and during recovery, mild discomfort predominates due to inflammation and temporary dryness in the eye. From the beginning, our specialist in eyelid surgery o blepharoplasty in Alicante will provide you with comprehensive treatment to prevent these inconveniences and ensure that you remember the experience as pleasant.

If you undergo surgery with our specialist eyelid surgery o blepharoplasty in Alicante, it is important that you keep in mind that it is normal to experience discomfort during the first three to seven days after the intervention, especially inflammation and dry eyes. In most cases, you will be able to return to work within three or seven days, and the stitches will usually be removed within five days. Until then, daily hygiene with soap and water is sufficient. After a week or two, your appearance will be normal or practically normal, without bruising or visible stitches. Given the variability in the techniques used for each patient, our plastic surgeon will provide you with specific advice about your case.

It is essential to protect any small bruises from sun exposure. In the first days, the use of physical protection such as hats or sunglasses is recommended, and once the stitches have been removed, sunscreen creams or makeup are sufficient.

For the first three or four days, it is important to strive to keep swelling to a minimum. To achieve this, it is advisable to sleep with your head slightly elevated and apply cold to the area as necessary. These simple practices will significantly speed up your recovery and relieve discomfort.

In the case of a cantopexy or brow lift, you may notice an exaggerated lifting effect during the first two to four weeks. Don't worry, this is done on purpose to counteract the natural sagging of these structures once the inflammation subsides. After this period, this artificial effect will disappear.

If you undergo surgery with our specialist in eyelid surgery o blepharoplasty in Alicante, it is important that you keep in mind that it is normal to experience discomfort during the first three to seven days after the intervention, especially inflammation and dry eyes. In most cases, you will be able to return to work within three or seven days, and the stitches will usually be removed within five days. Until then, daily hygiene with soap and water is sufficient. After a week or two, your appearance will be normal or practically normal, without bruising or visible stitches. Given the variability in the techniques used for each patient, our plastic surgeon will provide you with specific advice about your case.

It is essential to protect any small bruises from sun exposure. In the first days, the use of physical protection such as hats or sunglasses is recommended, and once the stitches have been removed, sunscreen creams or makeup are sufficient.

For the first three or four days, it is important to strive to keep swelling to a minimum. To achieve this, it is advisable to sleep with your head slightly elevated and apply cold to the area as necessary. These simple practices will significantly speed up your recovery and relieve discomfort.

In the case of a canthopexy or brow lift, you may see an exaggerated lifting effect during the first two to four weeks. Don't worry, this is done on purpose to counteract the natural sagging of these structures once the inflammation subsides. After this period, this artificial effect will disappear.