Eye Bags
With the ageing process, the tissue structures and muscles around the eye orbital area weaken. The fat around the eye area can become puffy and swollen due to various factors such as fluid retention, lack of sleep, smoking, lifestyle, and genetic predisposition.
Eye bag removal with transcutaneous method
What does it mean?
This is a very common method used by many plastic surgeons.
Suitable for?
– those with excess skin
– has bulging fats
Where is the incision?/ Where do you place the cut?
– the incision cut is just below the lower eyelids (following your natural smiling line/ fold just below your lower eyelids)
Will the scar be visible? / How long it takes for the scar to fade?
– the scar may be a bit visible initially but will fade away in time
What is the surgery like?
– it is done as a day surgery case
– can take up to 1 .5 hrs, depending on the complexity
What is the recovery like?
– minimal swelling and bruising for about 5 to 7 days
– one may resume back to normal routine exercise after 2 weeks
For the eyes bags removal, it can be a stand-alone procedure, or it can be done together with the upper excess eyelid skin removal, or together with a facelift procedure.
Eye bags removal via the transconjunctival method
Suitable for?
– an individual who doesn’t have any excess skin on the lower eyelids
– better for younger individuals
– shows only the bulge of fat
Where is the incision?
– incision is made in the inner part of the lower eyelid
How is the procedure done?
– is usually done under local anaesthesia
– can be done as a day surgery procedure
– takes around 1.5hrs, depending on the case complexity
– incision cut is made in the inner part of the lower eyelid
– the excess fat is removed, and the cut is closed up with stitches
What is the advantage of this method?
– no visible scar
What is the recovery like?
– minimal swelling and bruising for a few days
– resumed exercise around 2 weeks for most
To know more about this procedure, call our clinic today at 65-6464 8075 to speak to our staff for more information.
