Eyelid Aesthetics: Surgery or Filler? Which Option Is Suitable for You?

Eyelid aesthetics is the general name for the aesthetic procedures applied to eliminate the signs of ageing in both the lower and upper eyelid. The skin structure around the eye is quite thin and, losing its elasticity over time, sagging can occur. This causes the facial expression to look tired, sad or aged.

Eyelid aesthetics can include different applications such as removing excess skin and fat tissue with surgical methods or eliminating hollowness with filler.

Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure performed to remove excess sagging skin especially on the upper eyelid and to regulate the fat tissues that cause bagging on the lower lid. This procedure is usually performed under local anaesthesia and is completed within 1-2 hours.

• Those with prominent sagging on the upper eyelid

• Those with bagging and fat accumulation on the eyelids

• Those whose field of vision is narrowed due to drooping of the eyelids

• Permanent and effective results

• Widening of the field of vision

• A younger and more vigorous facial expression

• Aesthetic and functional benefit together

Swelling and bruising lasting a few days can be seen after surgery. Full recovery can take 1-2 weeks. The risk of scarring is quite low; the incision is usually hidden inside the natural eye fold.

Volume loss, hollowness and shadowing that form around the eye with age can be corrected with hyaluronic-acid-based fillers without the need for surgery. Especially if there is an under-eye hollow and bruising on the lower eyelid, filler applications offer an effective aesthetic solution.

• Young individuals without skin sagging

• Those with mild under-eye bruising and hollowness

• People who want a non-surgical, fast result

• Those looking for a temporary and reversible application

• Does not require a surgical procedure

• Fast recovery process

• Natural and dynamic appearance

• Application time of 15-20 minutes

Filler applications are not permanent. They need to be repeated on average every 9-12 months. When applied with the wrong technique, lumping or colour change can be seen under the eye. For this reason it must be done by an experienced specialist.

When deciding which method is more suitable in eyelid aesthetics, the following criteria should be evaluated:

Criterion

Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

Filler

Permanence

5-10 years

9-12 months

Application Time

1-2 hours

15-20 minutes

Recovery Time

7-10 days

Return to social life the same day

Area of Effect

Sagging and bags

Hollowness and bruising

Age Range

40 years and over

Between 25-45 years

While filler is preferred more for volume losses that form at an early age, surgery is preferred for skin excess and bagging that become prominent with advanced age. You can make this decision in the most correct way with the guidance of a specialist who will evaluate your facial structure and expectations.

Eyelid aesthetics is both an aesthetic and a functional intervention. For this reason the choice of specialist is of great importance. İzmir is one of the leading cities in Turkey in eyelid aesthetics thanks to its advanced healthcare infrastructure, modern clinics and experienced aesthetic surgeons.

Op. Dr. Ayşe Öznur Akidil is a specialist who has served in the field of aesthetic surgery in İzmir for many years and obtains natural, balanced results suited to the facial contours especially in eye-area applications. Thanks to her approach of evaluating each individual's needs separately, the most correct method in eyelid aesthetics is determined and applied.

After surgery or filler, rejuvenation around the eye is noticed immediately. However, seeing the final result can vary according to the method:

• After surgery: Swelling can last a few days; since self-dissolving sutures are used, there is no suture removal. Return to social life is achieved within an average of 10-14 days.

• After filler: Mild oedema or bruising can form but one usually returns to normal life the same day.

In both applications the results can vary depending on the person's lifestyle, skin structure and genetic factors.

The eye area is one of the most important areas that determine facial expression. A poorly done filler or an eyelid surgery in which too much tissue has been removed can disrupt the naturalness of the expression. For this reason, in any aesthetic intervention to be made to this area, getting support from an experienced specialist is of critical importance.

Aesthetic interventions affect not only appearance but also the person's mood, energy and the communication they establish with the outside world. A more vigorous, younger and more positive appearance also brings self-confidence with it.

Eyelid aesthetics, whether done with surgery or with filler, is a procedure that must be planned individually. Which method is more suitable for you can only be decided as a result of a specialist evaluation. If there is an appearance that bothers you around the eye, do not hesitate to take the first step for change.

One of the specialists you can turn to with confidence in the field of eyelid aesthetics in İzmir, Op. Dr. Ayşe Öznur Akidil ensures that you obtain natural and impressive results in both surgical and non-surgical applications.