The skin begins to lose its elasticity with age, and signs of sagging skin begin to appear more clearly on the face, especially the area around the eyes. What is the laser eyelid lift procedure used to correct this condition?

The skin around the eyes and eyelids loses its suppleness due to a number of reasons, including: relaxation of the muscles around this area, decreased collagen production naturally in the skin, and the effect of gravity, and the combination of these causes leads to sagging in the eyelids. Continue reading the following article to know all that interests you about laser eyelid lift:

Laser eyelid lift

Recently, laser techniques have appeared that have replaced surgical procedures, whether for aesthetic or therapeutic reasons, including laser eyelid lift.

This technique works to correct a number of changes in this area, including: removing puffiness and hollows under the eyes, correcting asymmetry between the eyelids of the eyes, and removing and tightening the wrinkles surrounding the eyes.

Before performing a laser eyelid lift, the doctor will apply local anesthesia to the eyelids and use metal shields to protect the eyes during the procedure.

Laser eyelid lift depends on the use of a specific type of laser beam determined by the doctor, where the laser heat is directed to the layers of the skin, which in turn works to tighten the skin immediately and maintain these results for a period of time that may reach five years.

In addition, the heat generated by the laser beams stimulates the production of collagen in the skin cells, which leads to tightening the eyelids and correcting their appearance.

Which is better: laser or surgical eyelid lift?

When surgically tightening the eyelids, the doctor makes an incision in the upper and lower eyelids with the aim of correcting the distribution of fat in the area, removing sagging skin and then suturing the wound, which needs to be performed in a hospital, in addition to the possibility of bleeding and the need for a longer recovery time, and the appearance of scars in the place of the wound.

Nowadays, laser eyelid lift is increasingly preferred over traditional surgery for several reasons, including:

There is no need to make a wound in the eyelids, which reduces the chance of bleeding and heals faster, as there is no direct damage to the tissues.

No scar tissue formation on the eyelids.

Less swelling of the area around the eyes.

The possibility of performing a laser eyelid lift in the doctor’s office under local anesthesia within a short period, and the patient returning home on the same day.

Avoid exposure to risk factors associated with surgical procedures, such as complications from general anesthesia, exposure to bacterial or viral infections, or increased chance of clots.

Obtaining satisfactory results at a lower cost compared to surgical procedures.

Side effects of laser eyelid lift

Although laser eyelid lift is a relatively safe procedure compared to traditional surgery, it is like any medical procedure that may involve many side effects and risks, we mention them as follows: 

Swelling or swelling around the eyes.

The appearance of bruises and crusts on the skin where the laser beams were used.

The possibility of redness of the area for several weeks.

Possibility of pain, minor bleeding, eye inflammation or skin discoloration from laser beams, either lighter or darker.

Contraindications for laser eyelid lift

There are many medical conditions that conflict with the laser eyelid lift procedure due to the danger of using laser beams on the patient. We mention the most prominent of them as follows:

Pregnancy and breast-feeding.

A person suffering from diseases that affect the normal rate of blood clotting.

The person suffers from certain eye conditions, such as high eye pressure or dry eye syndrome, or has previously undergone eye or facial surgery.

The person suffers from a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection, or any chronic infections in the body.

Exposure to epileptic seizures.

The person suffers from cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, or any medical conditions involving endocrine glands.

Tips for performing a laser eyelid lift

If you want to perform a laser eyelid lift, you can follow the following tips before and after the procedure to avoid or mitigate the side effects:

Inform the doctor of any medical condition that the person suffers from due to the presence of some cases that conflict with this procedure, in addition to the medicines and nutritional supplements that the person is taking.

Stop drinking alcohol and smoking for two weeks before and after the procedure, as smoking increases the recovery time.

Stop taking some medications that the doctor decides to stop, such as medications that may affect blood clotting, such as: aspirin, ibuprofen, or supplements containing vitamin E.

Take medications that the doctor may prescribe before the procedure, such as antibacterial and antiviral medications, as a precaution to avoid infection and inflammation in the eyes.

Do not use hot baths or saunas, and sleep on your back and on a high pillow.

Not using cosmetics and waiting for the area to fully heal before returning to using oil-free cosmetics.

Make sure to keep the area clean and use the ointment prescribed to you by your doctor to reduce the appearance of crusts.

Do not stay in the sun for a long time directly, and make sure to use a sunscreen with a protection factor of at least 30 (SPF 30).