This has a very ageing effect and can make us seem continually tired. Eye Bag Removal (Blepharoplasty) is a simple cosmetic procedure to remove excess fat, usually along with excess skin and muscle, from the upper and lower eyelids giving you a more fresh, youthful and wide-awake appearance. Eyelid surgery can lift drooping upper lids and reduce the puffy eye bags that form below your eyes. This procedure can be done alone or in conjunction with other plastic facial surgery procedures such as a facelift.
Eye Bag Removal Surgery Procedure
For the upper eyelids the incision is made in the natural crease line that occurs 1 cm above the eyelashes. The incisions might extend into the crow's feet or laughter lines at the outer corners of your eyes. Working through the incisions your surgeon will separate the skin from the subcutaneous layers and remove excess fat and trim sagging muscle and skin. The incisions will then be closed with very fine sutures.
For the lower eyelids the incision starts underneath the eyelashes and extends out 1 cm or so outwards into the crow's feet area, the skin is then lifted upwards and outwards, gently tensioning the area and overlapping skin removed. Again the incisions will then be closed with very fine sutures.
How long does the surgery take?
Blepharoplasty surgery is an operation that usually takes 1.5 to 3 hours to complete using a general anaesthetic or local anaesthetic plus sedation. Blepharoplsty is usually carried out as a day case.
What can I expect from the surgery?
Your expectations need to be realistic. The positive results of your refreshing eyes and reduced tired appearance will benefit your self-esteem and confidence and should last for years.
Treatment and Recovery
Surgery can be carried out either as a day case or an overnight stay in hospital. Stitches are normally removed 3-7 days after surgery at which time normal activity may be resumed.