Have you ever noticed heavy bags under your eyes? This can be due to many reasons such as ageing, lack of sleep, stress, skin diseases, etc. In this condition, you can have excess skin and tissues that are fatty. Many people get eye bag surgery to get a youthful look.
However, some people get this surgery as they have restricted vision. You must be healthy before you get the surgery done. It is a surgery that takes only a few hours and takes a few weeks to recover or heal.
Areas that are Treated in the Surgery
Some areas are used for treating through surgery. These include bagginess under the eyes, sagging eyelids, dark circles under the eyes, wrinkling skin under the eyes, asymmetry under the eyes.
What do your Expect During the Surgery
Before you get the surgery done for your eye bags, you need to know what you be expecting. Usually, the doctors give anesthesia so that you do not feel any pain or discomfort that may be caused during the surgery. It also helps in restricting the movement of the eye muscles. The excess skin and fat under the eyes are removed and then grafted so make the skin look smooth and clear.
What to Expect After the Surgery?
It takes a few days before you stop feeling the pain or discomfort in the area where the surgery had been done. You might feel the swelling under eyes after the surgery which is quite normal and can be reduced with the help of cold compression.
You may also feel dryness in your eyes. To heal your surgical area, the doctor will prescribe you with necessary ointments and medicines. Make sure that you are following the instructions of your doctor properly to heal quickly.
Precautions to be Taken Before Eye Bag Surgery
Many doctors who are doing this surgery give eye drops before they start the procedure. The doctor may also ask you to avoid eating before the surgery so that you do not feel nauseous post the surgery. You should also make sure that are well prepared and calm before your surgery. Also, carry your sunglasses and sterilized towels to make sure that your eyes do not get infected or itchy after the surgery.
Consult a Doctor Before Going for Surgery
Not everyone needs an eye bag surgery (ผ่าตัดถุงใต้ตา, which is a term in Thai), hence, make sure that you have consulted your doctor before deciding to get it done. Your doctor will be able to tell you whether or not surgery is required and are the alternative treatments.
