Get eye bag removal with one simple procedure

According to 2010 figures, blepharoplasty (also known as eye bag removal) was one of the most popular procedures for both men and women, and it is easy to see why. This surgery can help to turn back the clock on ageing, as one of the main signs of growing older is the appearance of eye bags. Eye bags can make you look permanently tired and can give your face an aged look, and they are completely irreversible without surgery.

Many people experience the appearance of eye bags before their time as well – factors such as increased exposure to the sun, smoking, a bad diet and a lack of exercise can all speed up the ageing process, which means that you could end up increasing your chances of lines, wrinkles and other ageing features. There is never an ideal time for any of these to appear though, which is why blepharoplasty and other age-defying procedures are so incredibly popular.

Along with eye bags, you may find that the skin of your eyelids begins to sag slightly and this is caused by the muscles loosening with age.

Upper eyelid surgery is commonly carried out under local anaesthetic and a mild sedative, as it is a much smaller procedure and the recovery time is shorter. The surgeon makes a careful incision along the natural line of the eyelashes and separates the skin from the eyelid. All excess fatty tissue is removed and the muscles of the eyelid are tightened before the skin is stretched back into place and the incision is sealed with surgical glue.

Lower eyelid surgery is very similar, although it is conducted under a general anaesthetic. An incision is made along the lower lash line and the muscles are tightened and excess fat is removed – in this surgery the incision is stitched closed. Both of these procedures can leave the patient with much smoother and younger looking skin about the eyes and the effects will be instantly apparent. To attain an even more youthful appearance, you could combine your blepharoplasty with a full or partial face lift.