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FACIAL SURGERY

Blepharoplasty

The blepharoplasty is a cosmetic surgery procedure that restores a more youthful look and reduces the signs of fatigue around the eyes.

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Surgical indications

The blepharoplasty is a cosmetic surgery procedure that restores a more youthful look and reduces the signs of fatigue around the eyes. This surgery is also indicated to improve the visual field and is intended for patients suffering from blepharoptosis (sagging upper eyelid) or palpebral ptosis.

Aesthetic indications

  • A excess skin
  • A excess fat (bags under the eyes)
  • A sagging skin
  • A insufficient fat volumes (hollow eyes)

Restorative indications

  • Dermatochalasis Dr. LELLOUCH will prescribe a visual field in order to objectify the amputation or loss of field of vision. If an amputation of the visual field greater than 15° or 20° is objectified, it may be covered by social security.
*The repair indications are covered by social security, a request for prior agreement will be written in consultation by Dr. Alexandre G. LELLOUCH. LELLOUCH. More information on the Ameli website

Before / After

Upper and lower blepharoplasty

Lower Blepharoplasty

Upper Blepharoplasty

If you would like to see more before and after results, Dr. Alexandre G. LELLOUCH will share them with you during your consultation

Course of the intervention

The preoperative consultation

It takes place at the medical office. You will discuss with Dr. Alexandre G. LELLOUCH in order to specify your expectations and he will determine with you the best possible option.

From additional examinations will be prescribed (adapted according to each patient) as well as preoperative photos will be taken.

At the end of the consultation, the plastic surgeon will give you an estimate and an operating consent.

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Course of the intervention

Description
of the intervention

The upper blepharoplasty :

  • Evaluation of the amount of excess skin by a simple gesture of pinching the skin of the eyelid (skin pinch).
  • Evaluation of the presence of a medial fat hernia (which will be removed if necessary)

Evaluation of the level of the external canthus in order to perform an external cantopexy (horizontalization of the eye).

Course of the intervention

Description
of the intervention

The lower blepharoplasty :

  • Evaluation of fat pockets by a pressure on the eyeball which allows to accentuate the fat pocket.
  • Evaluation of the amount of excess skin by a simple gesture of pinching the skin of the eyelid (skin pinch).
  • Evaluation of volumes of the face (malar fat) to give a more youthful appearance by restoring volumes (lipofilling).

The technique will depend on the collection of all these elements and will be discussed with the patient.

Type of anesthesia

General anesthesia performed by an anesthesiologist or local anesthesia for upper eyelids only

Duration of the intervention

Between 1 hour 30 minutes and 2 hours. Performed only by Dr. Alexandre G. LELLOUCH

Type of hospitalization

Ambulatory (same day discharge) or in the office for upper eyelids only 

Post-operative

After the intervention

Pain

Not very painful

Control visit

Postoperative consultation with the surgeon at D-5 to remove the threads and 1 month. Dr. LELLOUCH can be reached if needed

Duration of convalescence and care

10 days on average until complete healing 


Nursing care

No nursing care

Resumption of sports activities

10 days on average until complete healing
(about 3 weeks)

Work

Possibility to work from D-1 according to the work (telecommuting) because bruises are present a few days to a few weeks post-op. Possibility of applying make-up after the removal of the threads

The results are immediateHowever, it is necessary to wait a few months for the final results

The scars have their final appearance around 12-18 months

Practical Information
(for everyone)

  • Do a blood test prescribed by the surgeon
  • Make a visual field (not systematic) prescribed by the surgeon
  • Well Fill out your clinic file before your consultation with the anesthesiologist
  • Take appointment with an anesthesiologist at the clinic and schedule a consultation between 1 month and 1 week before your surgery date
  • Smoking cessation 3 weeks before and 3 weeks after for optimal results
  • No exposure to the sun on scars for 1 year
  • Buy postoperative medication/medical equipment before the procedure so that you have as little stress as possible after the procedure

Surgical technical reference of the surgeon

Implant placement technique according to Per Heden

For more information on the intervention

PDF ERCP sheet

F.A.Q

This surgery can be done at any age. In general, we can have good indications from the age of 30. 

For any specific or additional questions, please contact us directly by mail...or on the contact form here.

Doctor Alexandre G. LELLOUCH

The Dr. Alexandre G. LELLOUCH is a surgeon specialized in Plastic Reconstructive Aesthetic Surgery, registered with the Order of Physicians of the city of Paris 16 under the number 75/89697.

The Dr. Alexandre G. LELLOUCH is a specialist in cosmetic surgery, reconstructive surgery, and aesthetic medicine injections, which he practices at the MAISON ABEILLE in Paris 16.

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Dr. Alexandre G. LELLOUCH

Plastic surgeon
16, Avenue du Colonel Bonnet
75016 Paris
[email protected]
01.40.50.00.34

Expertise

  • Breast Surgery
  • Surgery of the silhouette
  • Facial surgery
  • Skin surgery
  • Intimate surgery for women
  • Aesthetic medicine

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