Lower Eye Bag Removal Blepharoplasty

What is lower eye bag removal surgery?

Lower eye bag removal blepharoplasty is a cosmetic surgical procedure performed to remove excess skin and fat from the lower eyelids that are puffy, giving the face a tired expression. 

How do eye bags form?

With age and exposure to weather conditions, skin loses its elasticity, and the fat naturally present around the eyeballs protrudes into the lower eyelids, giving them a baggy, tired appearance. 

Who is a good candidate for a lower eye bags removal blepharoplasty?

Eyebag removal blepharoplasty surgery is usually performed in people over 35 who develop chronic eye bags or those who develop them earlier due to hereditary reasons.

 You may be a good candidate for the procedure if your overall health is good and you have realistic expectations. Your doctor will review your medical history to see if any factors increase your risk of surgery. 

People with dry eyes, bleeding disorders, and high blood pressure are usually advised against this type of procedure. 

How is the procedure performed?

Lower eyelid surgery is usually performed under local anaesthesia with sedation. An incision is made either along a natural crease of the lower eyelids, the eyelash margin or on the inside of your eyelid so that it remains well hidden. 

Excess skin and fat are removed, and muscle is tightened if necessary. The incisions are closed with fine sutures. 

What are the postoperative care instructions?

You will need to have someone drive you home after the procedure once your observation is stable after the surgery, and you should plan to take 2 weeks off work. The sutures will be removed in 4 to 5 days. You may experience some pain, swelling and bruising for a week or two. Some people complain of having dry eyes and experiencing light sensitivity.

 Ice cubes or an ice pack can bring down your symptoms. Your doctor will prescribe eye ointment or eye drops along with pain medications as necessary. You should avoid over-the-counter medications that increase bleeding. 

Are there any risks associated with this procedure?

Cosmetic surgical procedure is a formal, risky surgical operation

It is not a “simple beauty treatment”

Like any other procedure, the eye bag removal blepharoplasty  has risks and complications:

Common risks and complications:

Bruising, swelling, bleeding, visible scaring, pain, treatment area hard/firm/lumpy/numbness/tightness, infection, temporary blurred vision or double vision,  light sensitive and dry eyes.

Rare risks and complications:

Distortion, smile deformation, asymmetry, muscle, nerve injury, and blindness.

Anaesthetic anaphylaxis reaction: rashes, difficulty breathing, cardiac arrest.