Eliminate under-eye bags and puffiness to banish the tired look and restore a refreshed appearance.
Lower eyelid aesthetics, or lower blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure performed to remove visible fat pockets (under-eye bags) and excess skin sagging in the lower eyelid region. Sometimes, procedures to correct excessive under-eye hollows are performed concurrently to achieve a smoother contour.
Under-eye bags and skin prolapse (sagging) become apparent due to:
Aging and Genetic Predisposition.
Collagen Loss in the skin, leading to laxity.
The constant influence of Gravity.
To address under-eye bags, an incision is usually made just below the eyelashes. The skin and muscle are gently lifted, and the surgical technique varies depending on the specific issue:
Fat Management: A portion of the fat pads causing the bulging is often removed, and the remaining fat may be spread over the orbital rim (tear trough area) to prevent a hollow appearance.
Skin Tightening: If excess skin is present, it is carefully stretched, and the surplus is removed.
Volume Correction (Hollows): If the patient has concavity or hollows under the eye, volume correction procedures (filling) can be performed to achieve a more youthful appearance. This can be done using the patient’s own fat (fat grafting) or commercial hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers.
Anticoagulants (Blood Thinners): If you are using blood-thinning drugs, you must cease using them 7 to 10 days prior to surgery, following consultation with your doctor.
Supplements: Inform your physician about all medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal teas (e.g., slimming teas) you consume, as some may have blood-thinning effects and increase bleeding risks.
Allergies: Please definitely inform your physician if you have any allergies toward any substance or medication.
Smoking: We strongly suggest patients consuming tobacco products cease smoking at least three weeks before the surgery.
Alcohol: Do not consume alcohol for one week prior to the surgery.
Fasting: The patient should be fasting (no food or water) for at least six hours before the surgery.
Medical Records: Please bring any requested medical imaging (CT scans, Ultrasound, etc.) with you to the hospital.
Personal Preparation: Do not wear makeup, nail polish, or jewelry/piercings while coming to the surgery. Please leave your valuables at home.
Lower eyelid procedures are performed under local or general anesthesia. If general anesthesia is used, comprehensive screenings are required:
Blood Work: Analysis of blood levels, liver function, renal (kidney) function, clotting values (coagulation tests), and infectious disease markers.
Imaging & Cardiac Health: Pulmonary X-rays are taken to investigate lung status, and an electrocardiography (ECG) is performed to assess heart rhythm and status.
Consultations: If the patient has a pre-existing medical condition, specific tests and consultations with relevant medical specialists are established to ensure there are no factors that would prevent the surgery.
How long do the lower eyelid aesthetic applications last?
The surgical removal of under-eye bags and excess skin typically lasts between one to two hours.
Filling applications performed separately to address hollows usually last fifteen to thirty minutes.
How many times should one be hospitalized for lower eyelid aesthetic applications?(Note: This was missing in your original text, so I have added the standard medical estimate below.) Lower eyelid surgery is generally performed as an outpatient procedure, meaning the patient typically goes home the same day.
How long does the recovery period last, and when can the patient return to social and professional life?
Return to Routine: Following the lower eyelid aesthetic applications, people may return to their professional and social life in five to seven days.
Symptom Resolution: Initial swelling and bruising usually fade significantly within 10-14 days.
What kind of scarring may persist after lower eyelid aesthetic applications? A minimal scar, which is difficult to see at first glance, persists along the lower boundary of the eyelashes. Although these scars are initially red and more apparent, they lighten to the color of the skin over time, and their visibility is significantly reduced.
Is it possible to eliminate the scars of the lower eyelid aesthetic applications? The complete disappearance of the scars is not possible. However, only slight, fine scars that are generally not noticed at first glance will persist.