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Drooping Eyelids and Under-Eye Bags: Treatment Options
Blepharoplasty is surgery involving the eyelid area. It may address excess skin or fat in the upper or lower eyelids, with planning tailored to the findings and needs of each case.
When May Blepharoplasty Be Considered?
Over time, fat may become more prominent around the eyes and eyelid skin may lose elasticity. Weakness of the muscles controlling the upper eyelid may also contribute to ptosis. Heredity, sun exposure, stress and smoking may influence when these changes become noticeable.
Under-Eye Bags
Under-eye bags may make the eye area appear swollen or tired. In some cases, marked upper-eyelid ptosis may also restrict the visual field. A medical assessment distinguishes aesthetic concerns from functional problems.
How Is Blepharoplasty Performed?
Upper and lower blepharoplasty are planned according to the area and findings. Excess skin or fat is removed through incisions positioned within natural folds where possible. Anaesthesia, duration, scar progression and return to work vary by case.
What Blepharoplasty Can and Cannot Address
Blepharoplasty may address under-eye bags and eyelid ptosis. It does not directly treat crow’s-feet wrinkles. Vision may improve only when marked ptosis was restricting the visual field.
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Frequently asked questions
What is eyelid ptosis and how may it be treated?
Eyelid ptosis is drooping of the upper eyelid and may affect appearance or the visual field. Surgery may be considered after assessment.
How may under-eye bags be treated?
Under-eye bags associated with fat prominence or skin laxity may be treated with lower blepharoplasty when indicated.
Does blepharoplasty remove wrinkles around the eyes?
Blepharoplasty addresses eyelid skin and fat but does not directly treat crow’s-feet wrinkles, which require separate assessment.
How long is recovery after blepharoplasty?
Recovery time and temporary reactions such as swelling or discomfort vary by case.
Will there be scars after blepharoplasty?
Incisions are positioned within natural eyelid folds where possible. Scar appearance and progression vary from person to person.
Can upper and lower blepharoplasty be performed together?
They may be performed during the same operation when this is appropriate within the individual surgical plan.
Would you like to discuss which option is suitable for you?
The right indication and a personalised treatment plan are determined after medical assessment.