Medically reviewed by Lorcan Sheppard BSc MBBS FRCA, Chief Medical Officer and the Medical Advisory Committee for The Private Clinic. Last Reviewed July 16th 2020.
Why do eyebags form?
Eyes are usually the initial focal point for any person’s face. Puffed eye bags can be the result of ageing or genetics. They are caused by fatty deposits that accumulate under your eyes.
Eyebags can become more pronounced as your skin ages and your collagen levels deplete. Many patients feel that they give the impression of being constantly tired, or ageing a bit more rapidly than they’d like.
Lower Blepharoplasty with a small fat transfer to the cheeks can take years off your age and leave you looking refreshed.
What happens in a blepharoplasty procedure?
When addressing excess skin or fatty tissue during Lower or Combined Blepharoplasty, an incision is made below the lower eyelash line or inside the lower lid, making any scarring barely visible following surgery.
The procedure can take between 40 minutes and two hours, depending on the complexity of the case. Any excess fat that causes puffiness is removed, while any unwanted loose skin can also be addressed.
The Results
Our surgeons pay extreme attention to detail and make sure that their incisions follow your face’s natural lines and creases to avoid scarring and achieving aesthetically pleasing results. Your eye bags will be reduced so that you look refreshed, rejuvenated and more youthful.
How much time does it take to recover from eye bag removal?
Your Cosmetic surgeon will advise you on whether the procedure will be done under local or general anaesthetic.
We advise that a friend or family member chaperone you home following the procedure.
To ease your recovery and to prevent scarring, we use very fine sutures that will be taken out after 4-5 days. You can usually expect a recovery time of 1-2 weeks. It is advisable to take a week off work.
Blepharoplasty has one of the fastest recovery times of any plastic surgery procedure. After two weeks any swelling should be very subtle, and results can be quite dramatic giving a refreshed and younger appearance.
Medical Team
FRCS(Plast). GMC Number: 4764599 in Manchester
BSc(Hons), MB ChB, AFRCS(Ed), MRCS(Eng), FRCS(Plast). GMC Number: 4219068 in Leeds
MBChB, MRCS, MSc(Hons), FRCS(Plast). GMC Number: 4701147 in Birmingham
FRCS, (OTOL-HNS), GMC Number: 6066458 in Northampton and Birmingham
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