What is lower eyelid surgery? Should it be performed to rejuvenate the eye area?
When entering middle age, women often face many aging issues around the lower eye area such as large bags under the eyes, dark circles, and excess sagging skin that make the face look older. At this time, the lower eyelid surgery method is chosen by many people to address these issues. So what is lower eyelid surgery, is it safe to perform? Let’s find out with Dr. Eye in the following article.
1. What is lower eyelid surgery?
Lower eyelid surgery is a method that helps remove excess skin and fat in the area under the eyes. This effectively addresses signs of aging such as bags under the eyes, wrinkles, and dark circles, giving you younger and brighter eyes.
2. Who should undergo lower eyelid surgery?
The individuals who should undergo lower eyelid surgery are:
- People with sagging, loose lower eyelids, and excess skin.
- People with large bags under the eyes.
- People who have wrinkles under the eyes and dark circles.
- People with weak orbicularis oculi muscles.

3. Should you remove excess skin from the eyelids?
Whether or not to have lower eyelid surgery depends on the condition of the eyelids and the desires of each person. Generally, removing excess skin from the lower eyelids offers many advantages such as:
- High effectiveness, natural eyelid shape: Removing excess skin from the eyelids helps eliminate sagging skin and excess fat, resulting in younger and brighter eyes. The technique is becoming increasingly advanced, ensuring the creation of a new eyelid fold that is natural and harmonious with the face.
- Long-lasting results: The results of lower eyelid surgery can last from 5 to 10 years or longer depending on individual physiology and care methods. Compared to non-invasive eye rejuvenation methods, removing excess skin from the eyelids provides more noticeable and sustainable results.
- Safe procedure: Removing excess skin from the lower eyelids is a simple, minimally invasive procedure that is performed quickly. Before the surgery, the doctor will examine, provide thorough consultation, and perform local anesthesia to ensure safety and minimize pain for the patient. items.
4. The process of lower eyelid surgery
At a reputable cosmetic center, the method of lower eyelid surgery follows these steps:
- Step 1: A comprehensive examination of the eye area and consultation on the appropriate eyelid surgery method. This includes 2 methods: lower eyelid surgery through the conjunctival incision and lower eyelid surgery through the external skin incision.
- Step 2: Health check and ordering tests if necessary.
- Step 3: Measure and sketch the precise surgical line.
- Step 4: Disinfect and anesthetize the eye area.
- Step 5: Proceed with the lower eyelid surgery.
- Step 6: Post-operative care and receive the doctor’s consultation on eye care instructions at home.

5. Recovery time after lower eyelid blepharoplasty
The recovery time after lower eyelid surgery is about 1 week depending on each person’s constitution, usually:
- In the first 2 – 3 days, the eyelids may be swollen, bruised,…
- The wound will gradually heal and stitches can be removed after 7 days.
During this time, women need to pay attention to proper care according to the doctor’s instructions to help the eyelid crease recover quickly and minimize the risk of infection.
6. How to care for the wound after lower eyelid surgery
After removing excess skin from the lower eyelid, you need to take proper care to avoid unwanted complications:
- When noticing swelling in the eyes, women should apply cold compresses 3 – 5 times a day, each time for 10 minutes.
- Clean the eyes with saline, apply antibiotic ointment 3 – 4 times/day to keep the eye area clean and prevent infection.
- Avoid exposure to sunlight, wind, and dust after just having lower eyelid surgery, as UV rays can damage the eyelids.
At Dr. Eye, each customer is thoroughly examined and consulted by a doctor, and a trial design of the new eyelid shape is created before the procedure, ensuring that the results after surgery harmonize with the face and meet the desires of women. The procedure is also very gentle and comfortable, causing no pain or discomfort. After surgery, women will be guided on how to care for their eyes at home and experience free Plasma light therapy during follow-up visits to help the eyelids recover quickly.

Believing that with the lower eyelid surgery service at Dr. Eye, it will help regain youthful, radiant eyes, confidently shining with ‘age-defying’ beauty, many women have received incredibly deserving results.

Ms. Thuy Giang no longer has droopy eyelids, under-eye bags, or dark circles. Instead, she has large, round eyes with clear eyelids, making her face bright and beautiful like a ‘doll’ at the age of 30. 
After the surgery at Dr. Eye, Ms. Hoa shared, ‘I feel that my eyes are no longer wrinkled and dark, they look younger and I am happy, everyone at work compliments me.’ 
Ms. Loan smiles brightly as her face radiates with the beauty of clear eyelid creases, no more eye bags, and excess skin under the eyes. Contact Dr. Eye immediately for consultation, to regain your youthful beauty!
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8. Frequently Asked Questions
Below are answers to questions about lower eyelid surgery for your reference:
8.1. Does lower eyelid surgery eliminate wrinkles?
Lower eyelid surgery helps reduce wrinkles as it can remove excess sagging skin and fat under the lower eyelids. As a result, the skin under the eyes becomes smooth and firm, significantly reducing wrinkles and crow’s feet around the eyes, making the eyes look brighter.
8.2. How much does lower eyelid surgery cost?
Depending on the method, the cosmetic facility, and the condition of the lower eyelids, the cost of lower eyelid surgery varies for each person. Currently, the price of this method in the market is aroundthe price ranges from 10 – 15 million. At Dr. Eye, lower eyelid surgery costs between 8 – 14 million. Sisters can contact the Hotline 0899 099 799 for accurate consultation.
8.3. Does lower eyelid surgery cause any complications?
Lower eyelid surgery is a safe, minimally invasive procedure. However, like any surgery, this method can still have some complications such as swelling, infection, bad scars,… if not performed correctly and post-operative care is not done properly.
In general, the lower eyelid surgery method is an effective solution to blur the traces of time, bringing a youthful, radiant appearance to the face. However, to achieve the desired aesthetic results and ensure safety, you should choose a reputable facility with an experienced team of doctors.
References
- Paul Phelps, MD, FACS. Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty. https://eyewiki.org/Lower_Eyelid_Blepharoplasty (accessed on 17 02 2025)
- Blepharoplasty. 24 06 2022. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/blepharoplasty/about/pac-20385174 (accessed on 17 02 2025)
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