Over 40 years of expert care

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Over 40 years of expert care

Best UK Group & 5 star reviews

Medically reviewed by Lorcan Sheppard BSc MBBS FRCA, Chief Medical Officer for The Private Clinic of Harley Street, London.Last Reviewed October 11th 2024

Lower Blepharoplasty (Eye Bag Removal) Surgery

Lower Blepharoplasty, also known as Eye Bag Removal surgery, is a procedure that reduces the amount of excess fat and skin tissue from the lower eye area.

At The Private Clinic, our Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons are highly experienced in lower blepharoplasty procedures with countless experience so you can ensure that you are in the best of hands.

They are also able to combine the procedure with an upper blepharoplasty or a facelift at the same time. Consultations are available in ,, and .

When addressing excess skin or fatty tissue during a Lower Blepharoplasty (Eye Bag Removal surgery), an incision is made below the lower eyelash line or inside the lower lid, making any scarring barely visible following surgery.

Blepharoplasty has one of the 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 appearance.

The Reasons for Choosing Lower Blepharoplasty

The eyes are usually the initial focal point of 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 than they’d like.

Eye Bag Removal surgery with a small fat transfer to the cheeks, can take years off your age and leave you looking refreshed.

Blepharoplasty Techniques

There are many techniques available such as the pinch blepharoplasty, augmentation blepharoplasty (fat transfer) and orbiculares hitch. To find out which technique is best for you, book a consultation with our expert facial .

Eye Bag Removal Surgery at a glance

Procedure Time

1 hour

Hospital

Day case

Anaesthetic Type

General Anesthetic

Support Garments

None

Washing

1 – 2 weeks

Driving

1 week

Up & Mobile

Immediately

Sexual Activity

4 weeks

Back To Work

2 weeks

Exercise

1 – 2 weeks

Travel

6 weeks

Sleeping

Elevated on back for 1-2 weeks

Full Recovery Time

4 – 6 weeks

Final Results

2 – 3 months

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Lower Blepharoplasty Before & After Photos

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What to Expect

The Clinic has been treating patients for over 40 years with of people placing their trust in us each year. We pride on being able to offer a personalised service. We have a team of friendly nurses and expert surgeons who understand the importance of this decision and will support you throughout your journey with us.

At The Clinic, our Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons are highly experienced in lower blepharoplasty. In many cases, they combine the procedure with an upper blepharoplasty at the same time.

At your consultation, your surgeon will go through the lower blepharoplasty surgical procedure in detail. They will then examine your areas of concern and assess your suitability for Lower Blepharoplasty surgery.

Your surgeon will then discuss:

After you consult with the surgeon, you will be a dedicated patient coordinator who will be your point of contact should you wish to proceed with a lower blepharoplasty procedure.

Eye Bag Removal treatment consultations are available in our , and .

In the interests of patient safety, all our patients are assessed against our patient selection criteria. Following your consultation your medical history will be reviewed and the pre-operative nurse will choose which pre-operative tests to carry out which are going to be most to you. Most pre-operative assessments include a blood test, MRSA swabs, urine test and a blood pressure test.

They will also advise you of any precautions you need to take in the days or weeks leading up to your eye bag surgery procedure and let you know of any medication that you will need to stop taking ahead of your surgery.

There are a variety of Lower Blepharoplasty techniques;

Most blepharoplasty procedures are performed under general anaesthetic in theatre. The procedures take around 1 hour to perform but this will vary depending on the complexity of the case.

If the purpose of your lower blepharoplasty procedure is to reduce the appearance of lower lid bags then the transconjunctival approach could be as the surgeon will be able to remove excess fat causing the bags by making an incision through the inside of the lower lid which means no visible scar on the exterior of the eye.

A transconjunctival blepharoplasty involves a small incision (1-1.5 cm) being made on the inside of the eyelid.

The excess fat creating the eye bag is then removed via this incision. The lower eye area then may be sculpted and repositioned based on your needs. The incision does not require stitches and usually closes within 24 hours.

If you have excess loose skin, then a transcutaneous technique would be better suited as it allows the surgeon to remove the skin.

A transcutaneous lower blepharoplasty involves an incision below the lower eyelash line.

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This specialised technique involves tightening the underlying muscle of the lower eye, using sutures to lift it back up to a higher position by anchoring it to the bone just on the outer of the eye. The principle is very similar to lifting the muscle layer during a facelift. Once the muscle layer is tightened, most patients will find that what looked like redundant skin in the lower eyelid was actually sagging muscle, so very little skin needs to be removed (this is called a pinch excision, where only a thin strip of skin is removed just below the level of the lower .

A Pinch Blepharoplasty involves pinching the skin of the lower eyelid using forceps before then removing the excess skin without making an incision or touching the orbicularis muscle. This technique is for those who are experiencing laxity of the lower eyelid skin but do not have prominent eye bags. This technique is a lot less invasive but it is a specialised technique and should only be performed by an experienced surgeon who can assess and take the right amount of skin to achieve the most effective result.

Our pay extreme attention to detail and make sure that their incisions follow your face’s natural lines and creases to avoid scarring and aesthetically results. Your eye bags will be reduced so that you look refreshed, rejuvenated and more youthful.

Immediately following your lower blepharoplasty procedure you can expect to experience some mild pain or discomfort as the anaesthetic wears off, this can be managed with pain medication which should be distributed to you after the procedure.

Swelling and bruising are common following a lower blepharoplasty procedure. Whilst any bruising tends to after a week, swelling can still be present for 3-4 weeks.

An appointment will be made for 1 week your procedure where your stitches will be removed.

We recommend taking days off work which will vary depending on your job role. If you can work from home in a desk-based role, then you may be able to return much sooner.

For the first couple of weeks, we recommended wearing sunglasses to protect the eyes from becoming irritated by wind or sun.

You should keep the eyes dry whilst washing in a shower or bath for the first 3 days. After this time, the eyes can be gently washed before returning to your usual regime after the stitches have been removed and you have been advised that you can do so.

Blepharoplasty surgery 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.

Best results are seen after 2-3 months. Lower eyelid scars are usually hidden by lashes and barely seen.

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Frequently Asked Questions

An experienced surgeon will need to assess you prior to any procedure, but upper blepharoplasty is for most people who are suffering with hooded, drooping or puffy eyelids. A lower blepharoplasty is ideal for patients who have lower eye drooping with signs of excess skin or prominent lower eye bags.

A combined upper and lower blepharoplasty may be recommended if the patient is experiencing both upper and lower eye drooping.

The procedure will not be suitable for those looking to rid of crow’s feet or some fine wrinkles. Your surgeon will be able to advise on other options like wrinkle injections or fillers.

A is suitable for both male and female patients.

The best way to find out if upper, lower, or combined eyelid surgery is right for you is by with one of our expert surgeons today to learn more.

Most of our patients are day cases, with simple procedures taking as little as 30 minutes and longer cases taking up to 2 hours. The majority of patients return home after the procedure with no need for a hospital stay.

Incisions for an upper blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery are made in the natural crease of the upper eyelid.

Incisions for a lower blepharoplasty or eyebag surgery are made the eyelashes or alternatively inside the eye.

Incisions for blepharoplasty procedures heal well and are rarely noticeable once healed following your procedure.

Eyelid/Eyebag surgery is performed under local or general anaesthetic so you will not feel anything during the procedure.

A few hours after the your eyes may feel a little uncomfortable but you will be given painkillers to help with this and any discomfort usually settles after 48 hours.

Blepharoplasty surgery is not designed to treat wrinkles around the eyes as it’s primary focus. The results of your treatment may include a reduction in the appearance of wrinkles but if this is your main concern, it would be more beneficial to seek an alternative treatment.

Wrinkles around the eyes are best treated with or laser treatments such as .

Our advice on what to consider when deciding to have a blepharoplasty procedure:

1. When choosing a clinic, you should always do your research, and only go to an established, reputable clinic.

The Private Clinic has been in the cosmetic surgery industry for over 40 years. We are here to answer all of your questions and give you peace of mind.

2. When choosing a surgeon, make sure you know who you’ll be seeing. Their expertise, qualifications and patient satisfaction rate are important factors to take into consideration.

At The Private Clinic, we only source the most experienced and specialised surgeons. Find out more about our plastic surgeons .

3. Price should never be the deciding factor when choosing where to have your treatment. Safety should be your number one priority and feeling confident that they will look after you – not only before, but also after your procedure

4. When it sounds too good to be true, it often is. Always find out what your clinic’s reputation is.

Our reputation for patient safety and satisfaction, honest advice and outstanding care means your with The Private Clinic will be an exciting experience to a newfound shape.

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The Private Clinic is a multi award winning medical group with clinics located across the UK. We have over 40 years’ experience in offering the best in advanced minimally invasive non surgical and expert led procedures in our clinics and hospitals. Our surgeons are all with the and we are regulated by the . The CQC is an independent regulator for health and social care in England. Last review March 10th 2023.

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