Lower eyelid lift: remove bags and dark circles under the eyes
Duration of the OP | approx. 2 hours |
Aftercare | Some physical rest in the days following the operation, otherwise no restrictions |
Sociability | (e.g. invitation to dinner): approx. 2 weeks |
Sport | from approx. 2 weeks (depending on the sport) |
Pain | low |
Perhaps the most important expression of a person: their eyes. They express whether we are laughing or crying, whether we are happy or sad, tired or alert. In addition to the excess skin on the upper eyelids, also known as drooping eyelids, the appearance of the lower eyelids also plays a major role in assessing the appearance of the eyes.
Bags under the eyes, wrinkling and excess skin on the lower eyelid in particular are disturbing factors that can affect appearance. A distinction is made between the following changes to the lower eyelid
- Bags under the eyes without excess skin (possibly in combination with dark circles)
- Bags under the eyes with excess skin (possibly in combination with dark circles)
- Excess skin alone (possibly in combination with dark circles).
Depending on the initial findings, even minor surgery can help to significantly improve the appearance of the lower eyelids. Corrections that are too extreme should be avoided at all costs in order to maintain a natural appearance. The operation should be performed by an experienced specialist.
In the case of a pure excess of fatty tissue on the lower eyelid (classic "lacrimal sac"), the operation can be performed without a skin incision and the fatty tissue can be removed in a minimally invasive manner through an incision in the eye. In other cases, where there is also excess skin on the lower eyelid, a small incision on the edge of the eyelid can be used not only to correct the lacrimal sac, but also to gently remove the excess skin.
The lower eyelid lift is often supplemented by an upper eyelid lift, as we view the eye as an aesthetic unit and always analyse whether a so-called 4-lid lift, i.e. a combination of an upper eyelid lift and lower eyelid lift, is the better way to achieve a fresh appearance.
Both the upper eyelid lift and the lower eyelid lift are minor surgical procedures, but they should always be performed by an experienced specialist, as the eye does not forgive even the smallest mistakes. A professional is needed here.
Let our specialists advise you on upper eyelid lifting, lower eyelid lifting, drooping eyelids and bags under the eyes and find out which options are best for you to rejuvenate and improve the appearance of your eyes.
For further information, please see the bottom of the page. This is where the advantages and disadvantages of the procedures are presented and the risks and side effects are explained. However, this cannot replace a personal consultation (also via video), in which these aspects are explained and adapted individually. We therefore look forward to a personal consultation with you!