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Laser eyelid surgery in Turkey is a surgical procedure that aims to tighten the eyelids by removing excess skin and fat from the upper and lower eyelids and reshaping them to match the appearance of the eyes. The operation takes about two hours if it includes both the upper and lower eyelids, and there are minor side effects such as swelling that subsides within a week to two weeks. The results of the upper eyelids last from 5 to 7 years, while the results for the lower eyelids are long-lasting, making it rare to repeat the procedure.

Laser Eyelid Surgery Techniques in Turkey

At Istanbul Plus Clinic, a surgical technique is adopted that involves making a surgical incision in both eyelids using surgical tools, then removing excess fat and sagging skin and tightening the eyelids to restore youthfulness to the face.

Candidates for Laser Eyelid Surgery in Turkey

Candidates for laser eyelid surgery in Turkey should meet the following conditions:

• Age of at least 35 years.
• Good health and no diseases that may hinder the operation or cause complications.
• Not suffering from dry eye disease.
• Not suffering from high blood pressure.
• Not suffering from thyroid diseases.
• No circulatory disorders.
• Not suffering from heart and vascular diseases or diabetes.
• Not suffering from retinal detachment or glaucoma.

Instructions before Laser Eyelid Surgery in Turkey

The patient should follow some important recommendations before undergoing laser eyelid surgery in Turkey:

• Perform the required medical tests according to the doctor's guidance.
• Quit smoking for at least a month before surgery.
• Take the medications recommended by the doctor that help during the operation.
• Inform the doctor about the current medications the patient is taking before the procedure.
• Avoid taking blood thinners like green tea as they cause severe bleeding that delays the healing period.
• Stop taking stimulants like Arabic coffee and alcohol for at least two weeks before the operation as they hinder the anesthesia process.
• Avoid taking aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or herbal supplements that cause bleeding and swelling for at least two weeks before surgery.

Post-Laser Eyelid Surgery Guidelines in Turkey

The basic recommendations to be followed after undergoing laser eyelid surgery in Turkey are:

• Refrain from rubbing the eyes.
• Stop smoking.
• Stop swimming for at least a week after the operation.
• Avoid strenuous exercise for at least a week after the operation.
• Avoid stress or tiring activities that disrupt the recovery period for a week after surgery. Clean the eyelids regularly using eye drops and ointments prescribed by the doctor.
• Elevate the head at an angle greater than the chest when lying down or sleeping for several days after surgery.
• Wear sunglasses to protect the eyelids from sunlight and wind. Do not use contact lenses for at least two weeks after surgery.
• Apply ice packs to the eye for 10 minutes every hour immediately after the operation. The next day, use them four to five times throughout the day.
• Avoid taking blood thinners like aspirin, ibuprofen, and herbal supplements for at least a week after surgery as they cause bleeding.