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.
- 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?
- 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.