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When we are born, we have the perfect skin, looks and perfect everything. As we grow older, especially in our prime youth it just shows. But as we grow older and depending on the environment we live in, changes start occurring. One such side effect of growing older is the appearance of Eye Bags! Dr Marco Faria, plastic surgeon at Dr Marco Faria Plastic Surgery, explains more on this condition. Read on to find out…
With the ageing process, the tissue structures and muscles around the eye orbital area weaken and the fat around the eye area can become puffy and swollen due to varies factors such as fluid retention, lack of sleep, smoking, lifestyles and maybe also heredity – these are some of the causes of eye bags.
Eye Bag Removal with Trans-cutaneous Method
What does it mean?
Eye bag removal via trans-cutaneous method is a very common method used by many plastic surgeons.
Who is it suitable for?
It is recommended for those with excess skin as well as those who have bulging fats.
Where is the incision made?
The incision cut is made just below the lower eyelids (following your natural smiling line/ fold just below your lower eyelids)
Will the scar be visible?
The scar may be bit visible in the beginning but fades away in time.
What is the surgery like?
It is done as a day surgery case. It can take up to 1 .5 hrs depending on the complexity. There is minimal swelling and bruising for about 5 to 7 days. Patient can 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 face-lift procedure.
Eye bags removal via Trans-conjunctival Method
Who is a suitable candidate for this procedure?
Any individual who doesn’t have any excess skin on the lower eyelids. This procedure is more suitable for the younger individual, for whom it shows only the bulge of fat.
Where is the incision made?
The incision is made in the inner part of the lower eyelid.
How is the procedure done?
It is usually done under local anaesthesia. The procedure can be done as a day surgery procedure and it takes around 1.5hrs depending on case complexity. The incision cut is made in the inner part of the lower eyelid and the excess fat is removed and the cut is closed up with stitched.
What is the advantage of this method?
Well, there is no visible scar after the procedure.
What is the downtime?
There is minimal swelling and bruising for a few days. Patient can resume exercise around 2 weeks for most.
This article is contributed by Dr Marco Faria. To learn more about this condition (Ectropion), you can book a consultation with Dr Marco using GetDoc.
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