Wrinkling and sagging of the skin, the presence of “fatty bags” and excess skin, especially on the upper eyelid, are some of the changes caused by aging. These aesthetic defects are hereditary in most cases. That is why we operate on them when they appear, from adolescence to adulthood.

It can be considered as an individual operation or associated, commonly with a facelift, in those patients who also have facial sagging.

How do I do it?

The preferred anesthesia is local with sedation.
The surgery is aimed at the resection of the excess skin of the upper eyelid and the resection of the fatty bags of both eyelids, with scars that quickly become invisible.

Age:

From 20 years old.

Incisions:

Upper eyelid in natural crease.
Lower eyelid under the eyelashes or inside.

Time of the Operation

Estimated time: Approximately 1 hour.
Discharge within a few hours of surgery.

Postoperative:

- No pain.
- Variable edema in the eyelids.
- It is advisable to apply compresses soaked in iced chamomile tea.

Stitches:

Minimal, unnoticeable sutures that are removed after 3 days.

Results of examples applied to the described technique

- Fundamental intervention for correction of eyelid bags and facial aging
- Does not change expression.
- External periorbital wrinkles (“crow's feet”) may require complementary treatment.