Skin aging and tissue distension often cause ‘bags’ to form under the eyes. These bags tend to make the face look tired and to accentuate circles around the eyes, which can become an issue. Cosmetic surgery can treat this issue to restore a fresh and well-rested appearance of the face.
About blepharoplasty surgery
Blepharoplasty, commonly called the eyelid lift, is a surgical procedure intended to remove excess skin and fat in the upper and lower eyelids. This treatment can correct two types of imperfections : skin wilting and wrinkling in the lower eyelids, and swelling in the lower eyelids caused by growing fat deposits.
The lower eyelid lift can benefit men and women. Depending on hereditary factors, the procedure can be performed early, but most patients go through blepharoplasty surgery at the start of their forties. Eyelid surgery can also target the upper eyelids to correct sagging caused by excess skin.
How is blepharoplasty performed ?
In case of sagging skin, the surgeon makes incisions under the eyelashes to remove excess skin. For the surgical treatment of ‘bags under the eyes’, surgeons can use a transconjunctival approach, through the inside of the eyelid. This approach has the benefit of leaving no visible scar on the skin.
How is the recovery from blepharoplasty surgery ?
This type of procedure does not include significant postoperative pain during the recovery. Typically, patients feel discomfort because of a skin tightening in the eyelids and sometimes minor vision problems or slight irritations. However, in the majority of the cases, the operation causes bruising and swelling. The duration and severity of these differ a lot from one patient to another. In every case, patients are advised to rest and avoid all types of physical efforts until bruising and swelling resolve.
