Lower Eyelid/Eye Bag Reduction

How is lower lid eye bag reduction performed?

During the procedure you will be administered either local anaesthesia and sedation or general anaesthesia as felt appropriate by your surgical practitioner. The surgery can be performed using different approaches.

• Transcutaneous incision: The incision on the lower eyelid is either made just below the lower lash line or inside the lower eyelid. The excess skin or fat are removed. The incisions are closed with sutures, surgical tape or skin adhesives.
• Transconjunctival incision: The incision is made on the inside of the lower eyelid, leaving no external scar. This approach is generally used when excess skin does not need to be removed but fat repositioning or removal is required.

Both techniques aim to improve the contour of the lower eyelid. The choice of approach will be based on a thorough clinical assessment, your anatomy, and your goals. Medications and ointment are prescribed to help in faster healing and to prevent infection after the procedure. Note you must wear sun glasses till healing is complete.