Lower Eyelid Bag Removal Surgery
Lower Eyelid Surgery
Lower eyelid surgery is called lower lid blepharoplasty in medical terms.
The aim of this surgery is to enhance the appearance of your under-eye or lower eyelid region by removing the eyelid bags on your lower lids. Lower blepharoplasty is also recommended for people having fat bulges, sagging skin, and wrinkles around their lower lids.
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What are the Symptoms?
- Puffiness around lower lids
- Lower eyelid bags
- Excess or drooping skin on the lower lids
- Wrinkles under the lower eyelids
When Do You Need Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty?
Lower blepharoplasty surgery is a suggested procedure for people troubled by their appearance due to droopy or baggy lower eyelids.
Since each patient has distinct positive & negative features, Dr. Prerana Tahiliani and Dr. Adit Gupta carry out a thorough analysis to develop a unique surgical plan for every patient. The emphasis is on accentuating the patient’s inherent positive features, minimizing the negative ones.
The surgery can be used to sculpt fatty tissues, tighten the skin & muscle, fill the hollow region around the lower lids, as well as lift the sagging cheeks.
Procedure
Lower eyelid bag removal is performed using local anesthesia. In many cases, oculoplastic surgeons also resort to sedation for eliminating the anxiety in patients. The surgery typically takes about one to 1.5 hours.
What to expect?
Patients experience some level of bruising, soreness, and swelling after the procedure. But there is no severe pain in most of the cases. Using ice packs can give a lot of relief. Besides, prescription antibiotic eye drops help provide comfort and healing.
The good thing is that the surgery mostly doesn’t require stitches. And if stitches are needed, dissolving stitches are used.
In some cases, adjunctive procedures, such as laser resurfacing and chemical peels, may need to be carried out to address skin changes.
In most of the cases, this type of eyelid surgery may not be a medical requirement. And thus, it is typically not covered under insurance. You can discuss the fees and payment structures with our doctors.
Time for recovery
Most of the patients undergoing lower blepharoplasty take about 10 days – 14 days to resume work. It is advisable to not perform strenuous activities for at least two weeks after the surgery. Also, wearing contact lenses should be avoided for a week post the procedure, given sore or itchy eyes.
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Our best surgeons
Dr. Prerna Tahiliani
Dr. Prerna Tahiliani is a fellowship-trained, board-certified Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeon and Ocular Oncologist in Mumbai. She has completed extensive training in her chosen specialization of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Adit Gupta
Dr. Adit Gupta is a highly skilled and qualified Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeon in Mumbai. He holds the coveted double-fellowship ASOPRS (the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) recognition with a specialization in Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery as well as Facial Aesthetics.
