Surgery to eliminate bags under the eyes
Does the mirror reflect your tired, puffy eyes every morning? Men and women affected by puffiness under the eyes tend to look older. While a few tricks can help you temporarily regain a fresher look, only under-eye puffiness surgeryInferior blepharoplasty is the only permanent solution.
How do bags under the eyes appear?
Puffiness under the eye, around the lower eyelid, is known as puffiness. Not to be confused with dark circles, which are a discoloration of the skin under the eye.
Bags under the eyes are the result of an accumulation of water and fat. Age is the primary factor in their appearance, so you see them forming over time, due to skin and muscle slackening, and the displacement of the fat that protects the eye. Puffiness under the eyes can also be a genetic inheritance. Whatever the age at which they appear, they are aggravated by poor lifestyle habits.
Malar bags should not be confused with lower eyelid bags. They are located lower down on the face, under the dark circles, on the cheekbones. It's a lymphatic edema whose origin is poorly understood. Moderate forms can be treated with aesthetic medicine, but more pronounced forms require surgery.
How can I avoid or reduce bags under the eyes?
A good night's sleep is essential to avoid puffy eyes in the morning. Good hydration and a balanced diet also play an important role. It's essential to cut down on alcohol and tobacco consumption if you want to keep your eyes looking fresh and refreshed.
There are natural remedies and tricks to reduce puffy eyes and bags. To activate blood and lymph circulation, you can apply cloth-wrapped ice cubes or metal spoons in the refrigerator to your eyes.
Slicing fresh cucumber is a well-known trick for restoring sparkling eyes. You can use cornflower floral water, rose water or green tea infusion to soak your compresses.
Blepharoplasty to remove bags under the eyes?
Under-eye bags can only be removed surgically, by removing the fatty protrusions and excess skin lodged on your lower eyelids. Blepharoplasty treats drooping upper eyelids and under-eye bags in both men and women.
It can be combined with other techniques such as facelifts to treat other imperfections.
How is a blepharoplasty performed?
Before any cosmetic surgery, your surgeon will see you in consultation for an eye and eyelid examination, and you will answer questions designed to avoid the risk of complications.
Lower blepharoplasty involves removing excess fat from the lower eyelid.
For bags without excess skin, the surgeon performs a transconjunctival blepharoplasty by making incisions inside the eyelids. If your bags under the eyes are accompanied by a crumpled appearance, a thin incision is made just under the eyelashes.
What is the post-operative course of blepharoplasty?
In most cases, the post-operative period consists of swelling, bruising and painful eyelid tension for a few days. After the operation, you should rest for a week before resuming your normal activities. Wearing sunglasses is recommended.
What are the results of lower blepharoplasty?
The results of blepharoplasty can be appreciated within 4 to 6 weeks, the time it takes for the edema to completely subside and the tissues to regain their suppleness. Incision scars fade over time, blending into the natural folds.
Blepharoplasty rejuvenates the eyes without distorting them, giving you a more rested look.
Would you like to restore a more youthful look by eliminating bags under the eyes? Make an appointment with the surgeons at Clinique du Lac, and they'll take stock of your needs and suggest a suitable solution.