12/01/2024
There is a saying that "eyes are the windows to the soul." A beautiful pair of eyes can significantly influence one's facial expression, conveying a youthful and revitalized appearance. Importantly, it enhances attractiveness in the eyes of others. Women of all ages prioritize the preservation of eye beauty, which holds even greater significance for middle-aged women.
As women age, they encounter a lot of aging issues, including the emergence of crow's feet around the eyes, gradual sagging of the eyelid skin, and noticeable puffiness. These imperfections often serve as indicators of a woman's true age, leading to apprehension and diminished confidence due to their appearance.
CUSTOMER STORY: FLYING MORE THAN 5 TIMES IN 1 MONTH TO SEEK REVISION FOR "FAULTY EYES" AFTER BLEPHAROPLASTY
Pressing eyelids to create soul of the eyes was performed by MMed, Dr. Ho Cao Vu
When confronted with such situations, blepharoplasty is regarded as the key to mitigating the signs of aging and restoring the youthful features sought by most middle-aged women. Consequently, methods such as addressing eye wrinkles, brow lifts, reducing puffiness, eyelid surgery combined with ptosis treatment, and others are actively sought and experienced by the majority of women today.
Based on empirical surveys, certain cosmetic procedures exceed expectations with successful outcomes. However, there are also instances where individuals are troubled by the suffering from ‘money wasted, illness gotten’.
The story of the female customer shared below serves as a typical example of the desire for beauty, yet lacking certainty despite the willingness to invest money, effort, and time.
Recently, a middle-aged female client visited the Plastic Surgery Consulting Center to seek advice from Dr. Ho Cao Vu regarding her unsatisfactory eye aesthetics, following a procedure less than one month ago at another cosmetic hospital in HCMC.
MMed, Dr. Ho Cao Vu, presently working at Cho Ray Hospital, boasts over 20 years of experience in plastic surgery. He has successfully conducted more than 5000 eye surgeries and 1000 eye revision surgeries following unsatisfactory outcomes (such as sad soul of the eyes, aggressive eyes, rolled eyelids, large eyelids but narrow eye openings, unsightly surgical scars, among others). With the criteria for eyelid surgery, including no swelling and bruising, no convalescence, and no scarring, Dr. Vu has helped many women to regain confidence with aesthetically pleasing and soulful eyes.
During the consultation with Dr. Ho Cao Vu, the middle-aged female client reported her experience of undergoing blepharoplasty at a cosmetic hospital in Ho Chi Minh City nearly one month ago. The services she received included upper eyelid surgery, brow lift, and lower eyelid fat grafting. Upon her visit to our center, she disclosed that the staff at the previous hospital had recommended eyelid surgery due to her large eyelids and low eyebrows.
Since the surgery that night, approximately one month ago, the female client has experienced not only a lack of aesthetic improvement in her eyes but also swelling and difficulties in opening and closing them.
Receiving the consultation for this female client's damaged eye area, Dr. Ho Cao Vu promptly recognized that her condition mirrored that of many previous cases of bad blepharoplasty.
Listen to the sharing of insecurities and concerns expressed by the customer. Upon directly observing the woman's current condition, Dr. Vu noted several indicators, including small eye openings, excessively large eyelids, an unnatural 'soul of the eyes', and potential unevenness of the eyebrows resulting from the eyelid surgery. Furthermore, the fat grafting has not dissolved properly, resulting in protrusion and an unaesthetic appearance, leading to frequent tearing. In addition to the aesthetic concerns, the unsuccessful blepharoplasty has also impeded the female client's ability to see, close, and open her eyes.
The female client reported experiencing pain in the eye area immediately after the surgery was completed. Three to five days after the surgery, upon returning home, she discovered bruising, swelling, and difficulty in opening the corners of her eyes.
In conversation with Dr. Vu, the female customer further stated that from the day of blepharoplasty until now, nearly 1 month later, only in the last 4 days have her eyes begun to open. During the discussion of her current situation, the female customer clearly expressed her anxiety regarding the situation she faced.
Unsuccessful aesthetics adversely impact the functioning of the eyes, prompting female customers to fly many times to Ho Chi Minh City to address post-plastic surgery complications. The geographical distance, financial constraints, and the significant time investment contribute to feelings of fatigue among individuals involved.
Unsuccessful aesthetics impact the functioning of the eyes, prompting female customers to fly many times to Ho Chi Minh City to address post-plastic surgery complications. The geographical distance, financial constraints, and the significant time investment contribute to feelings of fatigue among individuals involved.
Video of a direct consulation by MMed, Dr. Ho Cao Vu
DR. HO CAO VU'S ADVICE FOR THIS CASE:
With experience in treating 3000 eye revision surgeries due to cosmetic errors, Dr. Vu emphasized the following important steps for this female client's condition:
- Customer should not touch the eye area when they return home, as the eyes, which have undergone correction nearly one month ago, are still inflamed and edematous. Therefore, any corrective intervention at this time may result in bleeding.
- Wait at least an additional 15 days for the condition inside the eyes to stabilize. At that time, the doctor will perform the surgery on the lower eyelid, removing the flawed grafted fat from the previous procedure.
- Regarding the upper eyelid of the female customer, from the perspective of a doctor with extensive experience in the field of plastic and aesthetic eye surgery, this area does not appear natural, particularly the upper right eyelid compared to the customer's previous eyes, lacking in soulfulness. Consequently, intervention on the upper eyelid will occur later than that on the lower eyelid because adjusting the upper eyelid involves modifying the entire eyelid area to suit with the proportions of the customer's eyes, restoring the eyes' initial "soulful" appearance. Currently, the upper eyelid is internally inflamed, precluding corrective intervention.
Dr. Vu further commented that for cases of flawed eyes, such as that of the female customer, many other facilities continue to make corrections upon observing any damage. However, they fail to recognize that the more extensive the damage, correcting it immediately will result in eyes that are decidedly unattractive. In clarifying this point, Dr. Vu thoroughly explained that:
Firstly, the eye is suffering from internal edema, making it challenging to restore the eyelid area to its normal state.
Secondly, the fat graft inside the eye displays signs of partial dissolution on one side and lack of dissolution on the other, resulting in overall instability. Evaluating the vitality of grafted fat tissue typically requires a minimum of three months and up to six months. Therefore, the most reasonable approach at this time is to await the right moment to address the upper eyelid. Despite its present imperfections, the current condition of the upper eyelid does not intervene the eye's functionality. However, premature intervention could lead to unsightly scarring.
In addition to providing professional advice, Dr. Vu also encouraged the female client's spirit, advising her to perceive this situation as a bad luck rather than dwelling on feelings of anxiety or excessive thinking.
Currently, blepharoplasty is considered the optimal solution for mitigating signs of aging and preserving youthful features on the face for middle-aged women. Aesthetic facilities have proliferated, accompanied by the emergence of new aesthetic methods with appealing names. However, amidst this abundance of beauty options, women should be intelligent in their pursuit of beauty and make wise choices for themselves.
It should be noted that a pair of eyes deemed aesthetically pleasing should also embody a lively and playful "soul of the eyes," conveing brightness and naturalness rather than stiffness.
In today's society, aesthetics has become an indispensable requirement for every woman. Whether considering eye aesthetics or any other aspect, women should approach the subject with care and gain a thorough understanding of the aesthetic methods they wish to pursue. It is crucial to avoid low-cost options and obscure, unaccredited cosmetic facilities or surgeons lacking professional qualifications and experience, as such choices often result in ‘money wasted, illness gotten’.