Brow Lift
Repositioning descended brows to open the eyes and restore a rested appearance to the upper face.
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Lower Blepharoplasty
Correcting under-eye bags and the tear trough hollow to resolve a persistently tired expression.
At a glance
- Operating time
- 1.5–2 hours
- Anaesthesia
- Sedation
- Hospital stay
- Day case
- Back to desk work
- approx. 7 days
- Social recovery
- approx. 14 days
About this procedure
A reordering of the bags, fat herniation and hollowing of the lower eyelid, balancing the transition between cheek and eyelid anatomically.
Surgical approach and technique
The approach is through the lash line or from inside the eyelid (transconjunctival). Rather than being removed entirely, the fat pads are redistributed into the hollow areas. The ligaments are released to aim for an uninterrupted transition into the cheek.
Who is it for?
Patients with pronounced bags, hollowing and tissue laxity of the lower eyelid are candidates for surgery.
Recovery
Protective tapes are used around the eye in the first week. Swelling and mild bruising disperse within 7-10 days.
Back to desk work: approx. 7 days. Social recovery: approx. 14 days. Depending on the scope of surgery you should plan for between 6 and 12 nights. The exact figure is confirmed in writing with your treatment plan.
The information on this page is general and does not replace medical advice. Timings and recovery vary between individuals; a definitive plan can only be made after examination.
Frequently asked questions
Can the lower eyelid be distorted after the operation?
Techniques that preserve the support structures of the eyelid (canthopexy or canthoplasty) are used, so the position of the eyelid is maintained.
How long does healing take?
The bulk of the swelling under the eye resolves in one to two weeks; the tissues settle fully over several months.
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