Blepharoplasty: when to invest in the procedure performed by Gretchen
Recently, Gretchen became the talk of the internet once again. The reason? The artist revealed that she had blepharoplasty and showed the results of the procedure. The 66-year-old singer underwent plastic surgery on her eyelids to remove excess skin and fat. The case raised questions about the need for the surgery for functional reasons, as well as aesthetic ones.
Blepharoplasty, a surgery also performed by Luana Piovani and Letícia Spiller, is a procedure that aims to remove excess skin, fat, or sagging from the eyelids, providing a more youthful and rested look.
According to plastic surgeon Ingrid Lückmann, correcting excess skin on the eyelids can go far beyond a rejuvenated appearance. In many cases, it's a matter of visual health and daily well-being.
“Whether for genetic and constitutional reasons in younger patients, or as they age, people acquire weight in the upper eyelid due to various anatomical changes that can impair the visual field and cause eye fatigue at the end of the day,” the doctor explains to Metrópoles .
Ingrid Lückmann emphasizes the importance of an accurate diagnosis to assess whether the case is purely aesthetic or has a medical indication.
"Most of the time, when a patient complains, there's already a functional indication. However, many don't realize how excess skin and the weight of eyelid bags impact their routine until they undergo surgery," says the facial procedures specialist.
Care and resultsAfter blepharoplasty, Ingrid Lückmann emphasizes the importance of following proper post-operative care. Recommendations include approximately one week of rest. Surgery doesn't always require complete leave from work, depending on the professional activity.
"It's a minor surgery, with specific care such as cold compresses and sun protection. Overall, the post-operative period is very uneventful. Results can be seen after around 20 to 30 days, when there is a significant reduction in edema," says the professional.
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Tetra Images/Getty ImagesAccording to the plastic surgeon, blepharoplasty offers significant benefits, both functionally and aesthetically. The procedure gives the patient a more youthful and rested appearance, especially around the eyes, and also helps boost self-esteem.
"There are studies that prove these results not only in the professional sphere, but also in changes in psychological patterns and in the personal and emotional lives of patients," concludes the doctor.
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