Eyelid Surgery Offers Solution for Under-Eye Bags
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Eyelid Surgery Offers Solution for Under-Eye Bags
- Blepharoplasty, a surgical procedure, can reduce under-eye bags, with 92% of patients reporting satisfaction with the results.
- The procedure, often lasting one to two hours, involves removing or repositioning fat and skin around the eyes.
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Blepharoplasty, commonly known as eyelid surgery, addresses cosmetic concerns such as under-eye bags and drooping eyelids, and can also improve peripheral vision. This outpatient procedure typically involves a surgeon making incisions in the creases of the eyelids or inside the lower lid to remove excess fat, muscle, and skin. For under-eye bags, a common technique is transconjunctival blepharoplasty, where an incision is made inside the lower eyelid to remove or reposition fatty tissue, leaving no visible scar.
The surgery generally takes one to two hours to complete and can be performed under local or general anesthesia. While initial recovery, including swelling and bruising, typically subsides within 10 to 14 days, full healing can take several months. Most patients can return to work and social activities within one to two weeks. The results of lower eyelid procedures, especially those focusing on fat removal, can be long-lasting, potentially for many years or even the rest of one’s life.
In 2022, blepharoplasty was the fourth most popular cosmetic surgical procedure in the United States, with over 115,000 procedures performed. Patients often report looking more rested, alert, and youthful after the procedure.