Eye bag removal surgery

Cosmetic surgery around the eye usually focuses on removing the signs of aging that appear in that area. One of these signs is the bags that are formed around the eye. This is a very typical feature that many of us have to deal with, especially those of us who are already in their 40's and 50's. However, the truth is that removing these bags around the eyes is actually a routine procedure performed with great success at our clinic. The eye bag removal surgery is similar to other cosmetic interventions in this area: like other eyelid surgeries, the aim is to remove the excess fat, skin and muscle in the affected area. This leads to a much tighter skin, thus the drowsy, tired appearance that baggy eyes may cause completely disappears.

The procedure

Eye bag removal surgery consists of separate treatments of both upper and lower eyelids. This fact may be a reason to call eye bag removal surgery a complex operation, but in reality it is very simple. The upper eyelid correction starts with an incision approximately 1 cm above the eyelashes. The length of the incision varies with each patient always according to the judgement of the operating surgeon. The incision is then used to remove excess fatty tissues, skin, and loose muscles to tighten the area affected by the eye bag. After this, the incision is closed by either surgical glue or very fine stitches.

While upper eyelid surgery is usually performed under local anaesthesia, the correction of the lower eyelids may require general anaesthesia. This decision is always up to the surgeon to make, but you can rest assured that the highly trained doctors at our clinic will always do what is best for you, and their proficiency and experience will always allow them to make the best decisions. An incision is made starting from the outer end of the eyelashes. The skin under the eye is then slowly worked upwards, while using careful tension to reveal the surplus skin. After the excess skin and fat and loose muscles are removed, the incision is closed.

The healing period

Eye bag removal surgery is usually followed by a moderately long healing period. Though the stitches will be removed in about 3 days, it is advisable to rest for a week after the operation. After these 7 days, you probably will be able to go back to work, though you should not take part in any strenuous activities. If you carefully follow the doctor’s instructions, there should not be any complications, and the wounds from the surgery will heal as fast as possible. The incisions will probably leave behind faint scars; however, these lines are usually concealed by the natural creases in the eyelids.

If you have any further questions regarding the procedure, or if you would like to receive eye bag removal surgery, be sure to contact us. The first step will be a thorough consultation with your surgeon, where he will plan your treatment, and will answer all of your remaining questions to ease your anxieties about this kind of cosmetic surgery, if you have any. You can be sure that this routine procedure will be performed to the highest standards, and also that you will be completely satisfied with the end results.