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Lower eyelid plastic surgery

Puffy eyes or bags under the eyes are a problem that affects many. Tired eyes, sagging skin under the eyes make the look sad, the face looks older, people start to distrust their appearance. Plastic surgery of the lower eyelids can restore a happy look to the faces of patients and solve a troublesome problem under the eyes.

Who can have lower eyelid surgery?

Aging processes

The causes of puffy eyes are usually the passage of time and the aging process. Bags under the eyes are caused by the weakening of the connective tissue that holds the adipose tissue - the fat in the eye socket is supported by a thin membrane that weakens over time, so the fat seems to sag, forming bags. Facial wrinkles are also inevitably formed.

Genetics

Even if you are young, but have increased fat surrounding the eye, clearly visible bags under the eyes, wrinkles, excess skin, in order to achieve a beautiful aesthetic image and greater self-confidence, lower eyelid surgery can also be performed.

Combination with other plastic operations

In order to achieve a more pronounced effect, plastic surgery of the lower eyelids can be combined with correction of the upper eyelids. In this case, the result will be obvious - the gaze will open up more, the shape of the eyes will change, the face will look much younger.

How to prepare for plastic surgery of the lower eyelids?

Consultation with a doctor

Before deciding on plastic surgery of the lower eyelids, discuss the desired result with the surgeon, share your expectations. Inform your doctor if you are taking medication or have any diseases.

Addictions

Before and after the operation, limit smoking and other bad habits for at least a few weeks, as they can have a negative impact during the operation and the healing process.

How is correction of the lower eyelids performed?

Plastic surgery of the lower eyelids, removal of fat bags usually takes 1-2 hours, using local or general anesthesia. Depending on the individual patient's case, correction of the lower eyelids can be performed using several methods.

Transconjunctival (internal incision) method

When operating in this way, the incision is usually made in the conjunctiva - the inner surface of the eyelid, through which excess fatty tissue is removed or redistributed. Scars remain invisible.

Cut below the eyelashes

If the problem is not just bags, but also accumulated excess skin on the lower eyelid, it is removed by making incisions on the outside of the eyelid below the eyelashes.

Lifting the eye line

This combined method is used when skin defects are very prominent, a lot of excess skin has accumulated, fat bags are extremely visible. After the incision is made below the lash line, the upper part of the cheek is additionally raised with several fixation stitches, thus smoothing the skin.

Correction of lower eyelids with laser and injections

Laser or injection procedures can also be used to smooth the skin under the eyes. The result, unlike plastic surgery, will be short-lived and the procedures will need to be repeated.

Postoperative care

Healing and scarring

Postoperative wounds heal in about 2-3 weeks. Hemorrhages usually disappear within a few weeks, but swelling may last a little longer. Scars heal completely within a year and become almost invisible.

Special care

For 4 weeks after surgery, you should avoid active physical activity, do not play sports, and do not visit saunas. It is recommended to wear sunglasses to avoid direct sunlight. It is recommended not to wear contact lenses for at least a few weeks.