Lower Blepharoplasty (Lower Eyelid Surgery)

In order to prepare for a lower eyelid lift at Batniji Facial Plastic Surgery, patients must avoid taking NSAIDs (non-surgical anti-inflammatory drugs) and any supplements that reduce the blood’s ability to clot. This is very important, because anything that reduces clotting ability results in an increased risk of bleeding during and after surgery.

Smokers will need to quit several weeks before the date of their lower blepharoplasty surgery. This is necessary because smoking greatly reduces skin health, which can in turn result in prolonged recovery time and an increased risk of complications.

It will be vital to arrange transportation home from the procedure in advance, since patients will not be able to drive immediately following their lower eyelid surgery. Patients should arrange for a friend or family member to stay with them for the first night after the surgery, since they will be able to help with any issues the patient may run into.

Patients will need to prepare their sleep area for the healing process to ensure a comfortable recovery. This will include making sure that they have cold compresses, towels, and other healing aids close by.

While age can be a factor in making the decision to undergo the surgery, the primary factor should always be eyelid anatomy. This is because the aging process isn’t the only cause of undereye bags and lax skin—genetics and certain medical conditions can also cause these cosmetic issues.

Just like upper blepharoplasty, lower eyelid surgery is an excellent procedure for younger patients and older patients alike. The aging process often affects the eyelids starting in the mid-30s, but even patients as young as age 18 can experience this cosmetic problem. Many others do not have undereye bags until they reach their 60s.

Thus, the best age for lower blepharoplasty surgery in Newport Beach is whenever the patient feels unhappy with their persistent undereye bags and sagging lower eyelids. If there is no longer a consistent transition from the lower eyelid to the cheek, it may be time to consider a lower eye lift.

Note that younger patients with undereye bags are more likely to be suitable candidates for lower eyelid surgery. They typically have less-pronounced signs of aging that are easier to address. They are also usually in better overall health; patients in poor health have a higher incidence of complications.

While most patients with cosmetic undereye issues are excellent candidates for lower blepharoplasty, some patients are recommended to avoid this procedure.

Pre-existing medical conditions play a major role in determining candidacy. Patients with chronic illnesses that slow down the recovery process or contribute to complications are not ideal candidates for a lower eye lift. Diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure—especially when they are uncontrolled—can negatively affect candidacy.

Ophthalmic conditions like dry eye, glaucoma, and detached retina must be discussed during one’s consultation, as should thyroid disorders like Graves’ disease.

Patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding are recommended to postpone their lower blepharoplasty surgery. Non-smokers are preferred, and patients who are unwilling or unable to quit smoking may not be ideal candidates for this procedure.

It is important to have realistic expectations regarding the results of eyelid surgery. Rather than being especially dramatic, results are typically more natural-looking, and friends and family are more likely to notice a more generally refreshed appearance without being able to pin down its exact cause.

People who have dark undereye circles are recommended to consider non-surgical options like laser skin resurfacing and fillers like Juvéderm®, since these have a better chance of meeting their cosmetic goals.

Undereye bags occur due to fat in the orbital region. Over the years, muscles and skin in and around the lower eyelid begin to naturally weaken. Their decline in strength leads to a failure to hold orbital fat in place properly. This fat herniates forward, creating a puffy and bulging look. As a result, patients appear older and constantly tired.

Lower blepharoplasty in Beverly Hills is the best surgery for undereye bags, because it offers direct access to the excess bulging fatty tissue of the lower eyelids. No other facial plastic surgery procedure allows this exact type of direct access to orbital fat.

Because of this degree of access, surgeons can precisely and efficiently redistribute orbital undereye fat. This creates a smooth and even appearance, resulting in a fresh and youthful look that lets your eyes take center stage once more.

Lower eyelid surgery is especially ideal for this issue because it allows for use of a technique that focuses specifically on the excess fat. The transconjunctival incision, made within the lower eyelid, is best for patients who do not have excess skin but instead only have bulging fat.

Persistent undereye bags due to aging or genetics cannot be permanently removed without the help of lower eyelid surgery for undereye bags in Newport Beach. Lower blepharoplasty involves long-lasting changes to the tissues of the area, allowing for incredibly effective results.

However, for undereye bags that occur due to other causes, there are options. Patients may notice that they have puffy lower eyelids due to allergies, various medical conditions (including thyroid issues), and a salt-heavy diet. In these cases, medical treatments and dietary changes may be able to resolve the look of under-eye bags.

Additionally, treatments that address fluid and swelling in the undereye region can help. Options include eye creams with caffeine (a vasoconstrictor), ice packs, and other cold items.

Certain med spa treatments are ideal for temporarily reducing hollowness and wrinkles under the eyes. Dermal fillers like Juvéderm® cause an instant increase in volume, restoring an even appearance to the region. Microneedling and laser skin resurfacing address wrinkles and discoloration by creating strategic microinjuries in the tissue, encouraging growth of fresh collagen and new skin cells.