Table of contents:
- What causes eye bags?
- Overview of eye bag surgery
- What is the eye bag surgery process like?
- Recovery after eye bags surgery
- How long is the recovery time for eye bag surgery?
- How much does it cost to do eye bag surgery?
Eye bags are one of the most common facial problems that often affect your appearance and self-confidence. To make matters worse, eye bags can become more pronounced as you age. There are many ways to get rid of eye bags at home. But the one that is probably the most effective and the results can last a long time is through surgery. Before spending money on eye bag surgery, it's a good idea to consider all the information you need to know as easy as this one cosmetic surgery.
What causes eye bags?
As we age, the tissue around the eye, including some of the muscles that support the eyelids, weakens. The fat that functions to support the eye will move towards the lower eyelid, leaving the lid looking pockets. Fluid that builds up on the lower lid of your eye can also cause eye bags to enlarge. Besides that, other causes are due to lack of sleep, allergies or dermatitis, and heredity.
Overview of eye bag surgery
Eye bag surgery or commonly called blepharoplasty is a type of minor plastic surgery, not an emergency medical procedure, and is performed for the reason of improving / enhancing the appearance of the face in general.
Eyelid surgery procedures are generally performed by optamologists and oculoplastic surgeons, however general surgeons, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, and ENT surgeons can also perform this cosmetic procedure.
Eyelid surgery aims to remove excess fat, muscle, and sagging skin in the eye area. Blepharoplasty itself has three types of options for eye bag surgery, such as:
- Upper blepharoplasty , to deal with the upper eyelid which is increasingly pockets and saggy
- Lower blepharoplasty , to remove and repair eye bags
- Upper and lower blepharoplasty , which is a combination of the two
What is the eye bag surgery process like?
Eye bag surgery is performed by cutting just below the lashes or on the lower eyelid to remove or regulate excess fat, muscle, and sagging skin. Next, the doctor will join the skin with small sutures along the bottom of the lashes or eyelids.
Before doing eye bag surgery, the doctor will discuss it first to explain the operation process and various medical problems, such as physical health to decide the right treatment. Then, a medical history and medical examination are also needed to make decisions about surgery including the type of anesthesia used, eye examination, possible complications, and drug allergies.
You must follow the preoperative and postoperative instructions carefully so that the operation can go well. Talk to your doctor about the risks of eye bag surgery which includes infection, dry eye, and other vision problems such as problems with tear ducts and eyelid position.
Recovery after eye bags surgery
After surgery, for a period of about a week or more you may experience mild pain, numbness, swelling around the eyes, a wet or dry sensation, eye irritation, and extreme sensitivity to light. Your eyes may also feel tired easily, to reduce this you should avoid excessive light, such as napping or reducing television time.
You should rest and do the following to help with postoperative recovery:
- Cold compresses the eyes to reduce eye puffiness.
- Gently clean your eyelids using a prescription ointment or eye drops to prevent your eyes from drying out.
- Support the head with a pillow while sleeping for several days to reduce swelling.
- Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from irritation from sun and wind.
- Can take paracetamol or other painkillers prescribed by a doctor to relieve pain.
- Not doing strenuous activities and swimming for several days.
- Do not smoke.
- Do not use contact lenses and rub eyes.
How long is the recovery time for eye bag surgery?
Recovery from eye bag surgery usually takes several weeks. Within two days to a week, the stitches will be removed. The redness and swelling after surgery will fade over time. You may be able to return to normal activities about 10 days after surgery. For some people, the recovery process can be long and can be uncomfortable, especially in the early after-surgery when your face looks swollen and bruised.
How much does it cost to do eye bag surgery?
The cost of eye cosmetic surgery, such as eye bag or eyelift surgery, can generally cost around Rp. 7 million to Rp. 30 million - depending on the surgical clinic you choose.
