Dealing with the tired look of your eyes? Eyes are one of the most attention-grabbing features of the face, and, like it or not, they will undergo unwanted changes over time. There are several unique features of our eyes: the skin around the eyelids is the thinnest in the body, and it becomes thinner with time due to the loss of collagen and connective tissue. Under the thin skin, it is surrounded by a complex muscle system and protects one of the most delicate structures of our body which are the eyes.
In this article, Dr. Shilpi Bhadani, the founder of SB Aesthetics Clinic, the best plastic surgery clinic in Delhi, India, will be discussing details about the under-eye bags and under eye treatment. Let’s start by learning the basics about eyes.
An Overview of Eyes
Eyes are woven in a mesh of blood vessels, and that is why any procedure around the eyes is prone to a chance of bruising. The muscles of the eyes are constantly at work by blinking and spreading the tear film over the exposed part of the eyes so that it is protected from dryness by the external environment.
Changes Eyes Undergo
Effective Treatments to Address Issues Concerning Eyes
We are also aware that dermal fillers are very commonly used nowadays to rejuvenate the face. Filler injections are common in areas like cheeks, lips, chin, under-eyes and a few other areas, too, like sculpting the jawline. As a Plastic Surgeon, it is routine for me to do fillers on a daily basis, says our adept cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Bhadani. Sometimes, I also deal with an unsatisfied patient of another practitioner or with patients who have had fillers in the past and no longer want to continue to do them. They still would like to look better and more rejuvenated than their present self. Let’s first learn about eye concerns.
Detailed Insights for Eye Concerns
Our eyes are spheres that are well cushioned from the daily jolts and jerks of movement by a thick padding of fat all around them. There are septae, which are curtain-like structures that keep the fat in its place and don't allow it to bulge out. There are also muscles around the eye, which are the blinking muscles, which help do the same. As we age or due to hereditary conditions, the fat may hypertrophy, or the septae may become loose, and the muscles also lose their tone over time. All these factors will cause the fat to bulge out and show as festoons on the lower eyelid.
Once this fat bulges out, there is also the appearance of a groove underneath it, which is due to the fat bag. As soon as we suppress the fat bag with our fingers, we can notice that the under-eye area looks much better. So, that is a clear indication that getting rid of this swelling will make the eyes look fresh. The direct solution to this is a lower blepharoplasty procedure done under the care of a plastic surgeon. What if you are not ready for surgery as yet? Are there solutions that can be offered non-surgically?
Non - Surgical Options for Under Eye Bags Treatment
Currently, a lot of fillers are being put to hide the under eye bags and look fresh. The treatment of this area is not like a blanket therapy and needs to be done with caution because we need to look better after any procedure and not worse.
How Do We Diagnose What We Require? As I mentioned previously in this article, the periorbital area undergoes a lot of change, this change can also be an excess decrease of the cheek fat. If it is so, and the eye bags have been unmasked by volume loss in the surrounding areas, then filling in this area is definitely a good solution and removal of the fat bags may not be required.
What does the Recovery Look Like?
Conclusion
All in all, periorbital ageing or tiredness needs to have a clear diagnosis first before concluding the right approach to the problem. If you have gotten fillers done previously and would want out now, lower eyelid blepharoplasty is the procedure you should be looking at. If, however, you would like to go ahead with filler, tread with caution and avoid getting overfilled in this area, as the appearance will not be natural. Subtle treatments are better so that even with non-invasive methods, you can enjoy a rejuvenated look for a long time.
A Plastic Surgeon is your best bet for understanding the problem and taking a balanced approach so that an informed decision can be taken. To know the best suitable treatment approach for your under eye concern, book an appointment with our best plastic surgeon in Delhi, India, Dr. Shilpi Bhadani, at SB Aesthetics. Start your journey towards getting the eyes that speak volumes!
MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, DAFPRS Fellowship in Aesthetic Surgery
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