Eye-Bag Removal Surgery-Lower Blepharoplasty at Eye Lid Clinic?
Eye-Bag Surgery
- Also referred to as “Lower Lid Blepharoplasty.
Purpose :
- Enhances the appearance of the lower eyelids by addressing eye bags.
Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty
- Targets the area between the eyelashes and the cheek.
Benefits
- Refreshes appearance, provides a more youthful look, with results that can last up to 10 years.
Non-Surgical Options :
- For mild cases, treatments like Skin laser, Plasma and Tixel can be effective.
Best Treatment
- For moderate to severe eye bags, Lower-Lid Blepharoplasty is recommended.
What Causes Eye Bags?
Ageing
- Changes the bony structure beneath the eyes and thins the membrane under the eyes.
Fat Protrusion
- Results in the formation of eye bags, which can create a “tired” appearance.
How Does the Procedure Work?
- Smoothing Under-Eye Area Excess skin, bulging fat, and lax muscle are removed.
- Incisions:
- Hidden in the natural lower lid crease surgery, with limited effectiveness.
- Inside the lower lid for “Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty
- Tissue Removal/Repositioning: Unwanted tissues are either removed or repositioned.
- Closure: Fine stitches are used to close the incisions.
- Skin Treatment : Laser resurfacing or chemical peels can be applied to tighten the skin.
- Anaesthesia : The procedure is performed under general anaesthesia as a day case.
- Benefits : ‘No scar’ approach with hidden cuts.
- Long-lasting results for up to 10 years.
- Performed by an expert oculoplastic surgeon .
What Are the Different Types of Eye-Bag Surgery or “Lower-Lid Blepharoplasty”?
Scarless Approach
- Incision made from inside the eyelid.
- Ideal for tight, non-wrinkled skin, often in younger patients.
- Non-Scarless Approach
- Incision made on the outside of the eyelid.
- Suitable for mature or wrinkled skin.
- Allows for removal/repositioning of fat and improvement of saggy skin
What Are the Non-Surgical Alternatives to Eye-Bag Surgery or Lower-Lid Blepharoplasty?
Temporary Fixes
- Involve less downtime.
- Suitable for mild to moderate protruding fat.
Lower-Lid Blepharoplasty :
- Considered the gold standard for severe eye bags, with results lasting up to 10 years.
What Is the Recovery Time from Eye-Bag Surgery or Lower-Lid Blepharoplasty?
Scarless Procedure
- Recovery time is typically within 2 weeks.
- Non-Scarless Procedure
- Bruising may last for 2 weeks.
- Full recovery generally takes 4-12 weeks .
- Initial visible stitches for the first week .
- Scar becomes almost invisible after 6-12 weeks.
- Silicone scar remodeling gel may aid in scar treatment.
What Are the Risks of Eye-Bag Surgery?
- Infection
- Rare, and treatable with antibiotics.
- Scarring
- Hidden in a skin fold or inner lid.
- May appear thickened and red for 6-12 weeks, but improves with silicone gel.
- Bruising/Haematoma
- Minimized with ice packs, avoiding heavy exercise, and stopping anticoagulants pre-operatively.
- Additional surgery may be needed if haematoma occurs.
Vision Risk
- Extremely rare, similar to the risk of a car journey.
- Hollow” Appearance Rare, due to excessive fat removal
- Temporary Poor Blink Usually returns to normal within 12 weeks.
- Sagging Lower Lid
- Can alter lid shape and cause watery eyes.
- May require corrective surgery