Lower Eyelid

One of the most common causes that show us fatigued and old is the lower eyelids. Swelling lower eyelids with under-eye bags show us older and tired than we really are. The ways to get rid of them can be: surgery, laser treatment or under-eye fillings. The method of treatment is different for everybody and the treatment that best suits you can be planned after your doctor’s examination.

Laser treatment can be applied for under-eye bags without surgery. Laser is non-ablative and does not cause superficial skin peeling. It usually requires 3 sessions. 10-15 days must pass between sessions. There will be redness for about 1-2 days. Need to protect from the sun. It never gives as good results as surgery. Anesthesia is unnecessary. It can be applied in office environment within 15-20 minutes.

The lower lid blepharoplasty is recommended as surgery.

Before Surgery 
Detailed medical information about the patient is obtained. The patient is asked about, his disease history and if he is using any other medications. The complaints and expectations of the patient about his eye area are asked. It is discussed together with the patient that what can be applied to his eyelids and what kind of look can be obtained. The patient is examined. Necessary drawings are made, and photographs are taken.

Surgery
Lower eyelid blepharoplasty can be done with general anesthesia or sedation anesthesia. The incision is made parallel to the eyelash base. The duration of the surgery is approximately 1 hour. After the surgery, appropriate dressings are placed. Drain is not applied. No hospitalization is required.

After Surgery
Eating begins early, the patient is mobilized after feeding. There may be slight swelling and bruises on the face. In the early period, with cold application it can be minimized. Bandages are removed after 2-3 days and the patient can take a bath. Your sutures will be removed on the 5th day. Swelling and bruises disappear within 7-10 days, and you can apply make-up after this time. You can return to your job after 3-5 days. Light activities can be done after 2-3 weeks, heavy activities after 1 month.

In the early periods, there may be complaints such as burning eyes, watering of eyes and pain, due to swellings. With your eye drops that your doctor prescribed, your post-operative complications will diminish and disappear.

Result
This is a special treatment for the person. After the surgery, the lower eyelid bags will disappear and stretched, young looking upper eyelids will be obtained. The patient gets a younger and rested appearance. To achieve better and long lasting results, this surgery can be supported with; brow lift, face lift, mid face lift, fat injection, botulinum toxin application, laser skin rejuvenation and tightening applications.