Lower Eyelids
(Lower Blepharoplasty)
This procedure improves the aesthetic appearance by redistribution of the fat pads and excision of excess skin of the lower lid region. Surgery can be performed either under local anesthesia with oral sedation, or general anesthesia.
Indications
Puffy bags and dark circles of lower-eyelids. The purpose of this surgery is to remove excess fat from the lower eyelid. A small amount of skin is also removed.
Procedure
Removes and redistributes fat from the lower-eyelid. Removes skin and fine wrinkles from the lower-eyelid
Anesthesia
Local, with or without oral/IV sedation, general
Before
After
Duration of Stay
Same-day surgery at the Abboud Plastic Surgery Centre
Side Effects
Temporary discomfort, temporary blurred vision, swelling, tightening of the eyelids
Sutures removed on the 7th day, and generally 65% of the swelling dissipates by the end of 14 days.
Duration of Results
Many years