Lower Eyelid Surgery 

The eyeball sits in the bony orbit cushioned by fatty tissue. This tissue is stabilized and held in position by a thin but strong connective tissue layer. As we age, this connective tissue loses firmness and becomes lax. The underlying fat is no longer supported and bulges forward. Under-eye bags form. Lower eyelid surgery can effectively treat under-eye bags.

Unlike other parts of the body, the skin under the lower eyelids is only partially padded by a very thin layer of fat. If the skin is already thin or becomes thinner with age, the underlying muscles and veins become visible, resulting in dark circles. Lack of sleep, allergies, malnutrition, and various illnesses can worsen these symptoms.

Under-eye bags are not purely age-related, but they occur far less often in younger people.

Lower eyelid surgery is more complex compared to upper eyelid correction. Success depends on detailed preoperative planning and thorough knowledge of anatomy and reconstructive eyelid surgery. The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis with twilight sedation or under general anesthesia. 

Lower eyelid surgery can be performed either at the practice or in a clinic.

Lower eyelid surgery is performed under twilight sedation or general anesthesia.

For optimal outcomes, blood-thinning medications like aspirin should be stopped two weeks before upper eyelid surgery. If their use is medically essential, a tailored approach is needed. Since nicotine increases the risk of wound healing complications, you should stop smoking for six weeks before and after surgery. 

Lower eyelid surgery can be combined with upper eyelid surgery or a brow lift. This combination is often recommended for optimal results. It is also possible as part of a facelift.

For a transcutaneous lower eyelid surgery, scars run about one millimeter below the lash line and laterally in a natural smile crease. They are usually no longer visible after two to four weeks.

For a transconjunctival approach, no scars are visible since the incision is made inside the eyelid mucosa.

After lower eyelid surgery, you should cool your eyes and avoid physical activity. Sun, sports, and sauna should be avoided for 14 days.

The first checkup after lower eyelid surgery takes place the day after the procedure. If performed on an inpatient basis, the check is during a round before discharge, otherwise in our practice. If a transcutaneous approach was used, stitches are removed after five days.

After lower eyelid surgery, you will be socially presentable again after approximately 14 days.

You should avoid wearing contact lenses for 14 days.

No, professionally performed lower eyelid surgery will not change your facial expressions. This only happens if nerves in the sensitive eye area are damaged due to inexperience or carelessness.

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Lower eyelid surgery starts from €2,900. The exact price will only be determined after an examination in our practice, as every eyelid correction is individually different.