Lower Eyelid Plastic Surgery

You know that with age, deformations occur in certain parts of our body in some of our cells. Our eye area is one of the first areas that show the signs of aging on our face. The area around the eyes has a much thinner skin structure than other parts of our face, so it can deform much faster. As we get older, the amount of collagen in the skin changes, the skin becomes open to deformations and the fat pads under the skin begin to fall, and our eye area can reveal our age without really knowing what it is.

What is lower eyelid plastic surgery?

Lower eyelid plastic surgery is one of the plastic surgeries we apply to rejuvenate the eye area. Lower eyelid blepharoplasty (under eye bag surgery) involves the surgical removal and/or repositioning of the fat under the eyes and, if necessary, removal or tightening of any redundant lower eyelid skin. It aims to rejuvenate the area surrounding the eyes and to give an overall more youthful and rested appearance to the face.

Why is lower eyelid plastic surgery needed?

As we get older, the subcutaneous tissues on our face begin to fall and deform. This deformation makes the skin open to many signs of aging. However, especially after the age of 35-40, since deformations begin in the tissues in the cheek area, the lower eyelid skin begins to succumb to gravity. Lower eyelid aesthetic surgery is an effective solution not only for loose skin and sagging skin, but also for under-eye bruises, ringing and bagging due to stress, fatigue, irregular sleep and eating habits. Lower eyelid surgery, which is an effective way to remove deformations under the eyes, is a safe and comfortable treatment, and it can be safely preferred in case of need, as it allows to return to social life in a short time.

What is the right time for lower eyelid plastic surgery?

When it comes to aesthetic operations, winter months are generally preferred for both a more comfortable healing process and the comfort of the patient in the past. However, thanks to the developing surgical technologies nowadays, operations can be performed comfortably regardless of summer and winter, and moreover, patients do not need to postpone even their possible vacation plans as they recover in a short time and can return to social life immediately. Although lower eyelid aesthetic surgery is an operation that can be performed in 4 seasons, it is mostly preferred after the age of 35 because of the deformation of the skin due to the decrease in the amount of collagen in the skin, since the purpose of applying is that the lower eyelid skin becomes loose and prone to sagging. However, depending on genetic factors, it may be preferred in an earlier period depending on the patient’s condition.

How should the preparation process be for lower eyelid plastic surgery?

Although lower eyelid plastic surgery is a safe and comfortable practice, it is an operation at the end of the day and requires a serious preparation process. First of all, you must share your medical history with us in detail during the consultation examination and the preparation process for the surgery. In this way, it is determined whether you have a condition that prevents anesthesia. Then, if you are using antiaggregant, you should stop taking antiaggregant about 10 days before the operation, with the knowledge of your doctor who prescribed these drugs to you.

Smoking slows down the cell renewal of the skin. For this reason, it is important to stop smoking 1 week before the operation in all aesthetic operations, especially in lower eyelid aesthetic surgery.

Lower eyelid plastic surgery

Lower eyelid plastic surgery can be performed under general or local anesthesia or sedation. General anesthesia is not preferred much due to comfortable and practical operation. However, if the patient will be more comfortable in general anesthesia, general anesthesia is used as an option if there is a fear of surgery.

In lower eyelid plastic surgery, the incision is made from the bottom of the eyelashes. In this way, the possible scar that will remain after the operation is hidden in the best way. After the incision made at the bottom of the eyelashes, the lower eyelid skin is lifted, the muscle tissue is fixed towards the bone, and the under-eye bags are reduced. After reshaping the tissues under the skin, we remove the excess skin from the skin and complete the lower eyelid surgery by suturing from the same place. After the operation, the eyes are not covered with bandages. Very thin bandages are used, so that the patient continues to see immediately after the operation. A cold compress should be applied around the eyes for 24 hours. The aim here is to provide less bruising and less swelling. Lower eyelid plastic surgery does not require a hospital stay. After the operation, the patient can be discharged from the hospital on the same day. The patient does not need to stay in the hospital. After 2 days, the control is done and the bandages are removed. In the lower eyelid aesthetic surgery, which lasts about 1 hour, the patient can easily return to his work life and social life in an average of 5 to 7 days.

Will there be any scars after lower eyelid plastic surgery?

Except for rhinoplasty, where the closed method can also be used, scars remain in almost all aesthetic operations. The important thing is to hide this trace in the best way with the right planning. In lower eyelid plastic surgery, the incision is made from the bottom of the eyelashes and aesthetic stitches are placed here. Thus, the trace is almost invisible.

What should be considered after lower eyelid plastic surgery?

Although lower eyelid aesthetic surgery is a safe and comfortable operation, it is important to pay attention to some points during the recovery period after the operation. Applying cold compress to the operation area immediately after the operation is important to prevent possible swelling and bruising. However, you need to wait an average of 7 to 10 days to apply makeup. The general operation signs of the lower eyelid surgery will pass within 1 month on average, and the complete healing of the eyelid will take an average of 6 months.