Under Eye Bag Surgery

bags under the eyes

Under-eye bag is an aesthetic problem that occurs as a result of fat and fluid accumulation under the eyelids, causing a tired, old and unhealthy appearance. Bags under the eyes are associated with factors such as genetics, aging, sleep disorders, allergies, smoking, alcohol, stress. Under-eye bag is a problem that cannot be eliminated with diet and exercise, and if left untreated, it may progress and negatively affect eye health.

A permanent and effective solution for under-eye bags is blepharoplasty surgery, also known as eyelid aesthetics. In blepharoplasty surgery, excess fat tissue, muscle and skin under or above the eyelids are surgically removed or reshaped. Thus, swelling, bruising and sagging under the eyes are removed and the eyelids gain a more vivid, dynamic and youthful appearance.

bags under the eyes

Before blepharoplasty surgery, the patient should be examined by a specialist doctor and necessary examinations should be performed. The doctor will explain the most appropriate surgical technique and results by evaluating the patient’s eye structure, skin quality, eye health and expectations. The doctor will take photos of the patient before and after the eyelid aesthetics and will show the patient the possible postoperative appearance with computer programmes.

Before blepharoplasty surgery, the patient needs to make some preparations. These preparations are as follows:

• Before blepharoplasty surgery, the patient must undergo tests such as blood count, bleeding time, clotting time, blood group, hepatitis, HIV, chest X-ray, ECG.
• Before blepharoplasty surgery, the patient should inform the doctor about chronic diseases, allergies, medications, surgeries, smoking and alcohol use.
• Before blepharoplasty surgery, the patient should avoid medicines and foods such as blood thinners, aspirin, ibuprofen, vitamin E, herbal products, birth control pills.

Surgical treatments: These treatments aim to surgically remove the bags under the eyes. There is only one surgical method, blepharoplasty (eyelid aesthetics). Blepharoplasty is performed under general or local anaesthesia. During blepharoplasty, excess fatty tissue, muscle and skin under or above the eyelids are cut away or reshaped. After blepharoplasty, the patient should apply cold compresses to the eye area, wear pressurised clothing and pay attention to wound care.

Blepharoplasty is the most effective and permanent method in the treatment of under-eye bags. Blepharoplasty is an effective method to remove swelling, bruising and sagging under the patient’s eyes and to give the eyelids a more vibrant, dynamic and youthful appearance. Blepharoplasty also improves the patient’s eye health and supports visual function. Blepharoplasty takes approximately 1-2 hours and does not require hospitalisation. The results of blepharoplasty are permanent and do not need to be repeated.