Blepharoplasty

What are eye bags?

Eye bags are alterations in the lower eyelids and above that change the aesthetics of the face. These types of changes are suffered by men and women, especially after turning 40 years old. However, younger people also suffer from it.

Bags under the eyes are due to the accumulation of fluid or fatty formation in the eye area., which give way to herniation and cause annoying eye bags. This is because the fat that forms and accumulates in the orbital septum increases and causes the muscle tissue to sag.

These uncomfortable eye bags make people look tired and aged. Therefore, the question arises Why do eye bags appear? What can I do to prevent and eliminate eye bags? What treatments exist to eliminate eye bags? Well, in Weigand Clinic We can answer all your questions.

Why do eye bags appear?

This is one of the most frequently asked questions by people who suffer from this type of condition. Why do eye bags appear? We can mention that there are several causes that cause the appearance of bags under the eyes in people, among them we mention you

• genetic factor. The appearance of the eye bags can be caused by family genetic inheritanceThis means that if members of your family suffer from eye bags, it is most likely that you will also suffer from it over time.
• Physiological factor of aging. The passing of the years is also the cause of the appearance of bags under the eyes, because loses the elasticity of muscle tissue, since it weakens in such a way that it becomes flaccid and that drooping of the eyelid appears. Furthermore, all the fatty tissue that has accumulated in the eye area moves to that flaccid tissue filling it out and increased size of eye bags.
• Fluid buildup. The edema either fluids accumulated in the lower part of the eyes as well They help the appearance of bags under the eyes. These edemas are due to inadequate nutrition such as consumption of snacks high in fat or sugar, smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. All these factors cause fluid retention throughout the body and especially in the eye area, allowing the accentuation of eye bags.
• Lack of sleep. This is another factor that causes eye bags. When a person, regardless of age, spends many hours without sleep or without adequate rest allows the lower and upper eyelids swell, this is because the lack of rest hinders the proper circulation of fluid in the ocular area.
• The alergies. This is another big cause of eye bags. Allergies can be caused by some type of food, chemical ingredients in some creams or makeup cosmetics, causing inflammation of the eyelids and bags appearing under the eyes.
• Stay exposed to the sun for a long time. Many people have sensitive skin types, and the facial area is even more so. Therefore, if you expose yourself to the sun for a long time, the area around the eyes tends to lose hydration, causing the skin to dry out and bags to appear under the eyes.

What are the symptoms of eye bags?

The symptoms that indicate if you suffer from eye bags are

• Puffiness around the eyes. This can be mild or moderate.
• The tissue or skin around the eyes is sagging or weak.
• Permanence of so-called dark circles or dark circles next to the eyes.

It is recommended that if these symptoms constantly appear, you visit the doctor to rule out any anomaly. Furthermore, since eye bags affect facial aesthetics, you can go to your trusted doctor so that he can recommend possible treatments. He Dr. Weigand specializes in cosmetic surgery and can offer you the most appropriate diagnosis and treatment for your problem..

Types of treatment for eye bags

People who suffer from annoying eye bags can opt for surgical methods or therapies that do not require surgery.

• Treatment with surgery.  Blepharoplasty, is a great alternative to eliminate eye bags, and can be internal or external, depending on the damage to the skin.
• Treatments without surgery. There are several alternatives that do not lead to surgical treatment for hide or slightly reduce eye bags, such as homemade recipes, drainage with patches, makeup, allergies can be improved with medicines, other therapies such as exfoliation that can be laser or chemical.   

What is Eyelid Surgery or Blepharoplasty?

The Blepharoplasty is a treatment to remove excess sagging tissue around the eyes., therefore it can be on the upper or lower eyelid. It is one of the best alternatives to eliminate the problem of bags under the eyes and improve facial aesthetics.   

This word blepharoplasty It has Greek origin which means “form eyelid”, is a surgical practice that must be applied by specialized personnel to restore the eye contour, such as the upper and lower eyelids, as the case may be.

This type of surgery is not only aesthetic, but is applied to patients in whom eye bags or drooping eyelids hinder vision.

What is blepharoplasty?

The Blepharoplasty consists of removing weak and flaccid tissue where fluids and fats accumulate., is completely ambulatory. Furthermore, the anesthesia used is local, requiring prior hospitalization of the patient in order to check that their entire body is functioning well for the operating process. Blepharoplasty can last approximately 1 to 3 hours, depending on the patient's particular case.

It can be internal or external. The first (Internal) is recommended for patients with eye bags who do not have sagging or excess skin tissue and is performed within the eyelid area. The second (External) is ideal for those patients with excess flaccid skin on the eyelids and the cut is made below the line where the eyelashes go.

It should be noted that the blepharoplasty is applied to the upper eyelid It begins by asking the patient to close her eyes to trace the line where the incision will be made. It is then punctured with tweezers to verify the amount of excess tissue that will be removed. The patient is then anesthetized and proceeds.

For his part in the blepharoplasty in the lower eyelid, begins with an oblique stroke and a fairly careful procedure is followed until excess flaccid skin is eliminated. For young patients, we proceed to perform transconjunctival blepharoplasty to reduce risks.   

What is post-operative recovery like?

The patient who applies the blepharoplasty You must have post-operative care as you do with any type of surgery. This is because in the weeks following the surgical event the operated area tends to swell, for which purpose drainage is performed to contribute to adequate recovery.

The surgeon prescribes medications to help improve pain, moisturize the eyes, and to clean the area, as well as antimicrobials. The stitches are removed 5 to 7 days after the operation.

It is important that the patient uses the ice cap, as well as approximately 2 to 3 pillows to remain lying down. Likewise, wear dark glasses and do not consume any alcoholic beverages and do not smoke during the post-operative recovery period.

As the weeks go by, the patient may begin to notice definitive changes as the bags under the eyes completely disappear.

Are there risks?

Like any process, there may be risks with blepharoplasty. such as unfavorable reactions to anesthesia, difficulty in vision, conflict when closing the eyes, dry eyes, and in extreme cases millium cysts and some spots which are treated with creams or medications.

Difference between eye bags and other facial conditions.

The condition of eye bags is commonly confused with other conditions, here we will clear up those doubts.

• Crow's feet, these are wrinkles that are commonly associated with eye bags, because these two facial conditions are caused by aging and the loss of elasticity in the skin near the eyes.
• Dark circles are the darkening of the areas around the eyes due to pigmentation or lack of adequate rest, which are not corrected with surgery.
• Another case is accumulations of fluid in the eye contour known as “edema"Although it may be a sign or principle, it is not the same condition as eye bags.

Do home treatments for eye bags work?

For years, homemade family advice has been transmitted as a natural treatment to eliminate bags under the eyes, among these we mention

One of the natural solutions It is to use cold milk with cotton balls and place them as compresses on the eyelids. The process may take between 15 to 20 minutes. With this recipe you can reduce eye bags a little, but after a while they appear again.

Use slices of potatoes, tomatoes or cucumber, applied like cotton balls, cold to the eyelids for several minutes.

Ice is also used as a natural solution to reduce bags under the eyes, only it is not advisable to leave the piece of ice directly on the eyelids, it should only be passed several times over the inflamed area around the eyes.

Apple and chamomile are also considered great for helping reduce eye bags. It is made into tea and cold compresses are placed on the eyes for about 20 minutes.

Makeup also helps to hide this swelling, but when you remove your makeup, the bags are immediately visible.

These natural recipes with homemade ingredients and makeup with cosmetics They can work for a short timeOf course, if the eye bags are caused by inadequate rest. But if you want a definitive solution, the recommended thing is to have surgery, such as blepharoplasty.

How to prevent the appearance of eye bags?

One of the most frequently asked questions is How to prevent the appearance of eye bags? We bring you some tips:

To prevent the early appearance of eye bags, the ideal is to lead completely healthy lifestyle habits, such as sleeping at least 8 hours each day, eating fruits, vegetables, proteins and cereals in a balanced way, foods rich in minerals and antioxidants. which help the body to recover elasticity and collagen that is lost due to bad habits and the passage of time.

On the other hand, it is advisable to stop smoking and reduce the consumption of alcoholic beverages, these two factors are detrimental to facial beauty. Exercising to activate adequate circulation is very important to take into consideration, especially if you lead a sedentary life.

You can also use moisturizing creams that help collagen formation. As well as consuming enough water to keep the body hydrated. Apply cosmetics with harmless ingredients to prevent allergies.

In addition, you can go to aesthetic experts so they can recommend the best way to prevent and delay the appearance of annoying eye bags. Dr. Weigand, a renowned specialist in plastic surgery is willing to help you. Do not doubt contact us.