Eye Bag Surgery (Blepharoplasty) in Liverpool
Tired of looking tired?
Eye bag surgery can help you achieve a refreshed, youthful appearance by reducing puffiness and dark circles under the eyes.
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Tired of looking tired?
Eye bag surgery can help you achieve a refreshed, youthful appearance by reducing puffiness and dark circles under the eyes.
If you want to know if Eye Bag Surgery is right for you, get in touch with our team today!
Blepharoplasty, also known as eye bag removal or eyelid reduction surgery, is surgery used to correct puffiness around the eye region, by removing excess skin and fat. Puffiness includes hooded and droopy eyelids, as well as eye bags and tear troughs.
Skin gradually becomes less elastic as it ages. Excess skin starts accumulating in the upper and lower eyelids as it lacks flexibility and gets pulled down because of gravity. Blepharoplasty focuses on removing collected skin, muscle or underlying adipose. Blepharoplasty is mostly a cosmetic treatment, although it can also help in visual clarity by fixing the loose eyelid skin.
At New Birkdale, we take utmost care of our clients with each and every procedure that we do. You will be put under general or local anaesthetic to ensure you don’t experience any pain during your surgery.
Upper Eyelid Surgery: The surgeon precisely labels regions of extra skin and fat during an upper eyelid lift. The, he makes tiny incisions across the crease of the upper eyelid and delicately separates the skin from the tissue underneath.
They then take out or adjust fatty issue and tighten the muscles for a refreshed look that is smooth and without lines and wrinkles. After closing the incision, the scar is hidden behind the natural fold of the eyes to make them less visible.
Lower Eyelid Surgery: To correct the lower eyelids, a common method used is called pinch technique. Patients with extreme skin laxity can be suitable for this method. Doctors perform this surgery by using smooth forceps (scissors shape) in the mouth to make a mark and repeat the process to make a very precise marking.
A local anaesthetic injected into the subcutaneous plane can then be administered to this location. After the skin is removed, it is closed with the help of gut suture.
Read our guide for knowing more about the benefits of eye bag surgery.
Blepharoplasty is also known as eyelid surgery. It can treat many skin problems like:
As our skin looses elasticity with age, it starts drooping and sagging around eyes, jaws and neckline. This gives the eyes a “heavy eyelid” look. This can be corrected using lower Blepharoplasty. The surgeon removes excess skin under eyes giving it a firmer and even look.
It also includes tightening the muscles for better support to the undereye skin. This improves the overall contour and appearance of the under-eye area.
Excessive water retention under the eyes can swell the area and make it look heavy. It can be due to excess salt in diet, weak muscles, skin allergies, etc. All this can lead to puffy under eyes. The surgeons reposition the fat pads and or remove excess fat from the area.
Sagging skin can make the skin look puffier. So, tightening the skin under eyes can naturally make the skin look less saggy.
Dark circles under the eyes can be due to many reasons, like, family history, allergies, dehydrated skin, sun exposure, etc. Eye bags can overshadow the eyes and make the under eye area look dark.
In lower Blepharoplasty, the fat pads are repositioned to fill the hollow area under eyes which reduces the shadow effect and gives a smoother look.
There are also many non-surgical alternates for treating dark circles like, dermal fillers and microneedling.
It can be a common sign of ageing as over the period of time, the muscles and tissues become weak and cause the lower eyelid pop out. This can be a both cosmetic and functional concern.
Other than ageing, lower eyelids can also be as a result of accident, trauma causing paralysis or weak nerves, surgeries in past. The treatment involves tightening the outer corner of lower eyelid that places it closer to the eye and make them look less exposed.
A person’s perceived need for blepharoplasty is dependent on various factors. These include:
As we get older, our skin loses its elasticity, causing sagging, wrinkles and loose skin. Combined with a busy life that keeps us up longer than we’d like to be, tiredness can cause the blood vessels underneath our eyes to dilate, giving bags that darkened tone.
This can make the face appear older, drained and in need of some TLC.
Eye bags can also be caused by:
This can create feelings of self-consciousness and unhappiness with one’s appearance. Therefore, people may look to reduce these problems through blepharoplasty.
Mr Federico De Gado is a Consultant Plastic Surgeon at New Birkdale Clinic with extensive experience in facial aesthetic procedures, including eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty). Since joining the clinic in 2011, he has performed over 600 surgical cosmetic procedures, with blepharoplasty being one of his key specialisms.
His advanced training includes a prestigious fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Queen Victoria Hospital and a PhD in Breast Pathology and Surgery. Mr De Gado has been on the GMC’s specialist register for Plastic Surgery since 2006, and is known for delivering natural-looking results with precision and care.
Dr Ashish Dutta is a highly respected cosmetic surgeon with over 20 years of experience, known for his skill in facial procedures — particularly eye bag removal surgery. With advanced training including a cosmetic surgery fellowship and international board certification, he has become a go-to expert for patients seeking rejuvenation around the eyes and a more refreshed appearance.
In addition to facial surgery, Dr Dutta offers a wide range of procedures including facelifts, liposuction, and breast surgery. His commitment to continuous learning and teaching ensures he remains at the cutting edge of cosmetic surgery in the UK.
