Under-eye bags can persist even when you are well-rested, especially when caused by bulging fat or loose lower eyelid skin. Lower eyelid surgery, or lower blepharoplasty, can remove or reposition excess fat and skin for long-lasting results, though natural aging will continue.
At UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA, our plastic surgeons bring decades of training and experience to facial cosmetic surgery. Dr. Janice Lalikos performs eyelid rejuvenation, Dr. Raymond Dunn specializes in eyelid surgery, and fellowship-trained Dr. Joyce McIntyre specializes in facial rejuvenation and eyelid enhancement.
How Does Eyelid Surgery Treat Under-Eye Bags?
Lower eyelid surgery treats the structures contributing to persistent puffiness rather than simply masking the area. Depending on your anatomy, surgery may involve:
- Removing excess fat: Surgeons can reduce bulging fat pockets to create a smoother contour beneath the eyes.
- Repositioning fat: Fat may be redistributed rather than removed when this can create a smoother transition between the lower eyelid and cheek.
- Removing loose skin: Excess lower eyelid skin may be carefully removed when laxity contributes to the concern.
Incisions may be placed just below the lower lashes or inside the lower eyelid, depending on what needs correcting.
Are the Results of Lower Eyelid Surgery Permanent?
Eyelid surgery can permanently correct some of the concerns treated during surgery, and results are generally long-lasting. Removed fat does not simply return to its original position. However, surgery cannot stop the natural aging process, so skin laxity and other age-related changes can develop over the years.
Healthy habits and sun protection can also help preserve the appearance of your eye area as you age.
Is Lower Eyelid Surgery Right for Your Under-Eye Bags?
Not every under-eye concern comes from the same source. Puffiness can stem from protruding fat, while dark circles, hollowness, pigmentation, or mild skin changes may require different treatment considerations.
A consultation allows your plastic surgeon to examine your lower eyelids and determine what is creating the appearance you want to change.
Explore Eyelid Surgery in Worcester, MA
Persistent under-eye bags don’t have to keep making you look tired when you feel wide awake. To find out if lower eyelid surgery at UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA, may suit your goals, call 508-334-5990 to arrange a consultation.
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