Does lower eyelid surgery eliminate wrinkles?

Lower eyelid surgery helps remove excess skin and fat from the lower eyelid, thereby significantly reducing the appearance of wrinkles and crow’s feet around the eyes.

Does lower eyelid surgery hurt? How long does it take to heal?

Dr. Eye applies a safe, painless technique for removing excess skin from the lower eyelid, allowing for quick recovery without much downtime, so clients can feel completely at ease when undergoing the procedure here. After the first 3 – 5 days post-surgery, the lower eyelid may swell or bruise slightly, depending on individual conditions. However, after about 7 days, the wound will gradually stabilize. After 4 weeks, you can confidently admire your youthful, attractive eyes in the mirror.

Does lower eyelid surgery leave scars?

Nowadays, modern aesthetics apply methods of lower eyelid surgery that minimize deep invasiveness and use ultra-fine specialized sutures, so there will be no scars left after healing. Especially, you should choose a reputable place with a team of highly skilled doctors to minimize the scar rate and ensure safe surgery.

Should I remove excess skin from the lower eyelid?

Whether or not to remove excess skin from the lower eyelid depends on the condition of the eyelids and the desires of each client. Generally, lower eyelid surgery offers many advantages such as a natural eyelid shape that balances with the face; long-lasting results from 5 – 10 years or longer; and a safe, minimally invasive procedure.

Lower Eyelid Surgery: The Surgical Process and Important Information

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Dr. Nguyen Thi Ly Na, Senior Specialist

Over 10 years of experience in oculoplastic and facial plastic surgery.

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“Lower blepharoplasty is not simply a procedure for removing skin and fat. A heavy, puffy, hollow or wrinkled lower eyelid may involve the skin, orbicularis oculi muscle, orbital fat, tear trough, eyelid–cheek junction, lower-eyelid support or several of these structures together.

Before recommending surgery, the doctor should assess the amount and quality of the skin, orbital-fat prominence, tear-trough anatomy, lower-eyelid margin position, horizontal laxity, canthal support, eyelid vector, eye closure, ocular-surface health and pre-existing asymmetry.

The transconjunctival and transcutaneous approaches are not interchangeable. A transconjunctival approach provides access to orbital fat through the inner surface of the lower eyelid and does not directly remove external skin. A transcutaneous approach uses an external incision and may provide access to the skin, muscle and other structures included in the surgical plan.

Skin, muscle and fat should not automatically be removed together. Excessive skin excision may contribute to lower-eyelid tightness, scleral show, retraction or ectropion. Excessive fat removal may create or worsen hollowing and an abrupt transition between the lower eyelid and cheek.

Prominent orbital fat may be preserved, repositioned or conservatively reduced according to the relationship between the fat pads, tear trough and eyelid–cheek junction. Fat repositioning and free fat grafting are different procedures and should be explained separately.

Lower-eyelid support also requires individual assessment. Canthopexy, canthoplasty or another stabilization procedure may be considered when clinically meaningful laxity or malposition risk is present, but these procedures are not automatically required for every patient.

Lower blepharoplasty cannot guarantee a wrinkle-free surface, perfect symmetry, an invisible scar or a permanently unchanged result. Possible concerns include prolonged swelling, dry-eye symptoms, chemosis, contour irregularity, scleral show, lower-eyelid retraction, ectropion, entropion, incomplete eye closure and the need for additional treatment.

The goal is to address the responsible structures conservatively while preserving lower-eyelid position, blinking, tear-film distribution, comfortable eye closure and a natural transition between the lower eyelid and cheek.”
Dr. Nguyen Thi Ly Na, Senior Specialist

Middle-aged women often worry when the lower eyelids show signs of aging such as sagging lower eyelids, excess skin on the lower eyelids, or bags under the eyes,… making the eyes appear older and less vibrant. To address these imperfections, modern aesthetics has a solution lower blepharoplasty that helps women regain youthful, fresh eyes and enhance the overall beauty of the face.

What is Lower Blepharoplasty?

Lower Blepharoplasty is an aesthetic technique that helps remove accumulated fat and excess skin in the lower eyelid area. This effectively eliminates the appearance of bags under the eyes and sagging skin, helping the skin around the lower eyelids become smooth, firm, and giving the face a more youthful appearance.

Who should undergo lower blepharoplasty?

Clients with sagging lower eyelids

Clients with excessively sagging lower eyelid skin, making the overall aesthetics of the eyes and face appear lifeless and tired.

Clients with excess skin on the lower eyelids

The lower eyelids have a lot of excess skin, which sags and creates many wrinkles when smiling or talking, making the face look older.

Clients with under-eye bags

Clients with under-eye bags that detract from aesthetics, while also reducing the youthfulness and vitality of the entire face.

Benefits of Lower Blepharoplasty

Effectively corrects sagging eyelid skin.

Removes unsightly bags under the lower eyelids.

Effectively improves long and deep tear troughs.

Addresses excess skin on the lower eyelids, helping the area appear firmer and more youthful.

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Lower Blepharoplasty Process

Step 1: Comprehensive examination of the eye area and consultation on suitable methods

The doctor conducts a thorough examination and assesses the client’s condition regarding the lower eyelid, including under-eye bags, wrinkles, and excess skin. Based on this assessment, the doctor will recommend appropriate corrective solutions.

Step 2: Explanation and visualization of treatment results

The doctor provides a demonstration for the client to visualize the results achieved after removing the excess skin from the lower eyelid to ensure they select the optimal method.

Step 3: Health assessment and testing

The doctor performs a general health assessment and may prescribe tests (if necessary) to ensure the client’s health is adequate for safely performing lower eyelid skin removal.

Step 4: Detailed measurements based on the chosen treatment method

The doctor measures and sketches the eyelid area, outlining the surgical line on the lower eyelid for precise surgery.

Step 5: Disinfection and local anesthesia in the eye area

The doctor performs disinfection and administers local anesthesia in the area of the lower eyelid skin that requires surgery, using a very small amount of anesthetic. This is a crucial step to help the client minimize pain and discomfort during the procedure.

Step 6: The doctor performs lower blepharoplasty

Following the outlined position, the doctor carries out the surgery to remove the excess skin and fat from the lower eyelid.

Afterward, the wound is carefully and skillfully stitched with specialized ultra-fine thread, ensuring that the stitches remain invisible.

7-step lower eyelid surgery process

Step 7: Post-operative care and follow-up

At the conclusion of the process, the client may rest on-site or return home.

The doctor will schedule a follow-up appointment and provide guidance on post-surgery care.

Please note, the client needs to return for a follow-up so the doctor can remove the stitches after 5 days and assess the recovery process.

Possible Complications

Undergoing lower blepharoplasty at an unreliable cosmetic clinic can result in complications such as:

Eyelid retraction caused by improper handling of excess skin and suturing techniques.

Lower eyelid inversion resulting from excessive removal of fat bags and skin.

Corneal injury due to inadequate methods of removing excess skin from the lower eyelid.

However, these complications can be effectively managed and minimized if you choose to have lower eyelid skin removal at a reputable clinic.

Reasons to Choose Lower Blepharoplasty at Dr. Eye

5 Benefits Dr. Eye Commits to Bringing to Clients

At Dr. Eye, you can feel confident in your journey to rejuvenate the eye area with a team of skilled doctors who have extensive practical treatment experience. Additionally, the process of lower eyelid surgery ensures maximum safety, delivering comprehensive and satisfying results.

Evidence-Based Consultation

Dr. Eye is committed to providing honest consultations based on the latest scientific research regarding aging around the eyes.

Personalized Treatment Planning

In line with the desires of women, the doctors at Dr. Eye will create a treatment plan that brings natural, delicate, and harmonious beauty to your eyes in relation to your face. You will also be able to see and clearly visualize the results before treatment.

In-Depth & Comprehensive Eye Area Treatment

At Dr. Eye, you will be treated by 100% certified doctors with over 5 years of experience in aesthetic eye care, thoroughly addressing the issues of aging around the eyes.

Minimally Invasive Approaches With A Focus On Safety

The doctors at Dr. Eye continuously enhance their skills, stay updated with the latest technologies, and choose minimal intervention methods, prioritizing your safety above all.

Patient-Centered Care And Quality Standards

* Strict infection control procedures, genuine surgical equipment.
* Thoughtful and caring client service, always available to support you 24/7.

Cost of lower blepharoplasty to address excess skin and sagging

We hope that middle-aged women can easily access the lower blepharoplasty solution, restoring youthful beauty to their eyes. Dr. Eye offers a competitive price for lower blepharoplasty, suitable for many client groups.

Procedure	Investment (VND)
Facelift & Remove excess skin from lower eyelid	8.000.000 – 14.000.000

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Understanding the desire to preserve the youthful beauty of the eyes for middle-aged women, Dr. Eye offers modern solutions to address all aging issues around the eyes such as sagging eyelids, eye bags, crow’s feet,…

Client Story

Ms. Le Thi Hoa

UNDER EYE LIFTING & BROW LIFTING UNDER THE BROW ARCH

“I really like how Dr. Eye improves naturally, not overly done. When I look in the mirror, I see myself younger thanks to my eyes. Just one month after surgery, everyone at work compliments my eyes. I feel my eyes are no longer wrinkled, no longer drooping, and they look younger, which makes me happy. Women who have similar conditions should get it done early. Improving our youth even a little makes us happy, that’s how we stay youthful.” – Sister Hoa brightly shared.

After surgery, the imperfections around the eyes are completely resolved. The natural eyelid crease is restored, and the eyes are round, youthful, and attractive, helping Sister Hoa look a decade younger.

Ms. Hong Phuong

53 years old, Ho Chi Minh City

TREATMENT OF EYEBAGS & LIFTING THE BROW ARCH UNDER THE BROW ARCH

“At this age, I often meet friends, so when I have eyebags, my eyes look puffy, making me look older and lose confidence. The eyes are the first place people look at when meeting someone, so I want to change. After the surgery, the eyebags are gone, my upper eyelids are also more defined and neater, with no excess skin or fat, I am very satisfied with this result. Thank you, Dr. Eye, for helping me change effectively and safely against aging so that I can be more confident and happier. Thank you to the staff for being very enthusiastic and dedicated in supporting me.”

Ms. Le Thi Minh

56 years old, Ho Chi Minh City

“After treating the under-eye bags, I see my face has become much younger, before everyone called me auntie but now everyone calls me sister, I am very happy and satisfied. Now I can also apply makeup easily because there are no more under-eye bags, the makeup is natural and smooth, I really like this always.”

Sister Minh came to Dr. Eye for treatment with the condition large eye bags, deep tear troughs with excess skin and fat in the lower eyelid. After examination, Dr. Eye’s doctor recommended Sister Minh to have the under-eye bags removed combined with arranging the fat to fill the tear troughs. The final result is that the under-eye bags disappeared, the tear troughs are full, helping Sister Minh’s face look much younger.

Ms. Tran Thi Thuy Giang

29 years old, Lai Vung Dong Thap

UPPER & LOWER BLEPHAROPLASTY

Like her mother, since she was young, Thuy Giang unfortunately possessed a pair of eyes with quite a few flaws: Droopy upper eyelids – Uneven eyelid folds – Sagging upper lashes – Excess skin, sagging lower eyelids, making the girl who is only 30 years old have the eyes of a 50-year-old.

After undergoing upper and lower blepharoplasty with Dr. Eye, Giang’s face changed completely. Looking back at the initial images, Giang shared: “It was truly a wise decision. I regret not having the courage to do it sooner. The new eyelid fold is naturally aligned with my initial wishes. Doctor Dr. Eye is very professional and dedicated.”

Ms. Nguyen Thị Ngoc Anh

42 years old, Tan Binh Ho Chi Minh City

UNDER EYE COSMETIC SURGERY

“I know Dr. Eye because friends and family have experienced it here. I find that the service is quite good, professional. After the procedure, the first feeling is that the sagging skin under the eyes has been tightened, rejuvenating the eye area. I also had some tiny skin tags, and now they have completely improved. I am satisfied, very satisfied.”

Ms. Tran Thi Loan

60 years old, Phuoc Binh Thu Duc

LIFTING EYEBROWS – PTOSIS TREATMENT – LOWER EYELID SURGERY

“I have wanted to do my eyes for a long time, not just recently, but I haven’t had the trust, and coming to Dr. Eye has been the 7th or 8th place already. Then, by chance, as if it were fate, I saw Dr. Eye’s Facebook page specializing in aging eyes, aimed at middle-aged people like my age, so I researched, scheduled a day to consult, and then decided to do cosmetic surgery right away.

Ms. Dieu Linh

42 years old, Thu Duc City

UPPER EYELID & LOWER EYELID SURGERY

“My sister’s eyelid is drooping. I also researched for nearly a year, luckily found Dr. Eye on Facebook. I prefer Dr. Eye, who specializes in eyes, rather than a beauty facility that does everything. I feel more confident, so I decided to consult and finalize the procedure on that day. At Dr. Eye, it’s more about the customers than profit; I feel I chose the right place. I hope other sisters also have the same luck as me, finding a good facility with heart and vision like Dr. Eye.”

Notes for Successful Treatment

Before undergoing lower blepharoplasty

Select a reputable cosmetic facility with extensive experience in addressing eye area concerns.
Complete a general health check-up and tests to ensure no chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular issues, or blood clotting disorders.
Women who are menstruating or pregnant should refrain from undergoing lower eyelid surgery.
Avoid aspirin and anticoagulants 3-5 days prior to surgery.
Refrain from consuming alcoholic beverages (beer, etc.), tea, and coffee for about 2 days before surgery.

After undergoing lower blepharoplasty

Apply cold compresses 3-4 times a day for the first 2 days following lower eyelid surgery .
Clean the area with a mild saline solution as instructed by the doctor.
Avoid vigorous activities and exposure to sunlight and dust.
Stay hydrated and increase your intake of protein-rich foods such as milk, cheese, and meat.
Avoid consuming water spinach, beef, chicken, seafood, sticky rice, and similar foods.
Follow the prescribed medication regimen as directed by the doctor to promote quick wound recovery.
Return for follow-up appointments as scheduled with the doctor after lower eyelid skin removal.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Does lower blepharoplasty help reduce wrinkles?

Lower eyelid surgery helps remove excess skin and fat from the lower eyelid, significantly reducing the appearance of wrinkles and crow’s feet around the eyes.

2. Does lower blepharoplasty hurt? How long does it take to heal?

Dr. Eye utilizes a safe lower blepharoplasty technique that is painless, offers quick recovery, and requires minimal downtime, ensuring clients can feel completely at ease when undergoing the procedure here. In the first 3-5 days post-surgery, the lower eyelid may experience slight swelling or bruising, depending on individual healing. However, after approximately 7 days, the area will begin to stabilize. By 4 weeks, you can confidently admire your refreshed and captivating eyes in the mirror.

3. Does lower blepharoplasty leave scars?

Today, modern aesthetics employ lower blepharoplasty techniques that minimize deep invasiveness and use ultra-fine specialized sutures, which helps reduce visible scarring after healing. It is especially important to choose a reputable clinic with highly skilled doctors to minimize the risk of scarring and ensure a safe procedure.

4. Should excess skin on the lower eyelids be removed?

Deciding whether to undergo lower blepharoplasty depends on the condition of your eyelids and your personal goals. Generally, lower blepharoplasty offers several benefits, such as a natural eyelid contour that complements your facial features; results that may last from 5 to 10 years or longer; and a safe, minimally invasive procedure.

5. How should you care for the wound after lower blepharoplasty?

After removing excess skin from the lower eyelid, proper care is essential to avoid unwanted complications. This includes applying cold compresses 3-5 times a day, cleaning the eyes with saline solution, applying antibiotic ointment 3-4 times a day, avoiding sun exposure, sleeping with your head elevated about 45 degrees, and limiting makeup use, among other precautions.

Other Eye Area Aesthetic & Anti-Aging Treatments

Under-eye bag treatment

Addressing the issue of under-eye bags that affect aesthetics. To achieve this, the doctor removes the lower eyelid fat bags either through the conjunctival approach or via the skin, in conjunction with the removal of excess skin. As a result, the lower eyelid appears less swollen and looks more youthful.

Tear Trough Correction

Method to address tear troughs caused by sagging lower eyelids. The doctor performs a lift of the sagging area combined with the redistribution of fat in the lower eyelid area to improve the appearance of the tear troughs. This helps to lift and plump the skin of the lower eyelid, restoring a youthful beauty to the eyes.

Volume Restoration for Hollow Under-Eyes

Effectively address the issue of hollow lower eyelids. The doctor will perform autologous fat grafting or HA injection to enhance the lower eyelid area. As a result, the lower eyelids appear fuller and more vibrant.

Lower Blepharoplasty

Dr. Nguyen Thi Ly Na, Senior Specialist

What is Lower Blepharoplasty?

Who should undergo lower blepharoplasty?

Clients with sagging lower eyelids

Clients with excess skin on the lower eyelids

Clients with under-eye bags

Benefits of Lower Blepharoplasty

Get a free consultation with the doctor.

Lower Blepharoplasty Process

Step 1: Comprehensive examination of the eye area and consultation on suitable methods

Step 2: Explanation and visualization of treatment results

Step 3: Health assessment and testing

Step 4: Detailed measurements based on the chosen treatment method

Step 5: Disinfection and local anesthesia in the eye area

Step 6: The doctor performs lower blepharoplasty

Step 7: Post-operative care and follow-up

Possible Complications

Reasons to Choose Lower Blepharoplasty at Dr. Eye

5 Benefits Dr. Eye Commits to Bringing to Clients

Evidence-Based Consultation

Personalized Treatment Planning

In-Depth & Comprehensive Eye Area Treatment

Minimally Invasive Approaches With A Focus On Safety

Patient-Centered Care And Quality Standards

Cost of lower blepharoplasty to address excess skin and sagging

Register for consultation with the doctor

Client Story

Ms. Le Thi Hoa

Ms. Hong Phuong

Ms. Le Thi Minh

Ms. Tran Thi Thuy Giang

Ms. Nguyen Thị Ngoc Anh

Ms. Tran Thi Loan

Ms. Dieu Linh

Notes for Successful Treatment

Before undergoing lower blepharoplasty

After undergoing lower blepharoplasty

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Does lower blepharoplasty help reduce wrinkles?

2. Does lower blepharoplasty hurt? How long does it take to heal?

3. Does lower blepharoplasty leave scars?

4. Should excess skin on the lower eyelids be removed?

5. How should you care for the wound after lower blepharoplasty?

Other Eye Area Aesthetic & Anti-Aging Treatments

Under-eye bag treatment

Tear Trough Correction

Volume Restoration for Hollow Under-Eyes