Are under-eye bags permanent?

Puffiness caused by allergies, crying, or a high-sodium meal is temporary fluid retention and will resolve. However, under-eye bags caused by genetics, aging, and prolapsed fat pads are permanent structural changes that will not go away without clinical intervention, such as surgery.

Can under-eye hollows be fixed without surgery?

Yes. If the hollow is primarily caused by volume loss or genetics (without heavy, overlapping eye bags), hyaluronic acid dermal fillers can beautifully restore the area and last for up to a year or more.

Is blepharoplasty purely a cosmetic surgery?

Not always. While lower blepharoplasty is typically cosmetic, upper blepharoplasty frequently crosses over into a medically necessary, functional procedure. When severe upper eyelid drooping (dermatochalasis) sags past the eyelashes, it can restrict your superior and peripheral vision.

Does lower eyelid surgery leave visible scars?

When performing a transconjunctival blepharoplasty (working through the inside of the lower eyelid to reposition fat), there is absolutely no visible external scar. If excess skin needs to be trimmed from the outside, the incision is placed precisely just beneath the lower lash line, where it heals beautifully and becomes virtually imperceptible.

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