Lower Eyelid Aesthetic Surgery

Lower Eyelid Aesthetics: Blepharoplasty and Ghost Stitch Technique

Lower eyelid aesthetics, medically known as lower blepharoplasty, is a plastic surgery procedure performed to remove bagging, sagging and wrinkles under the eyes. Over time, the skin can lose elasticity and fatty tissues can shift, which can create an undesirable appearance under the eyes. Lower blepharoplasty solves these problems, providing a more youthful and dynamic appearance.

What is Blepharoplasty?

Blepharoplasty is the surgical removal or repositioning of excess skin, muscle and fatty tissue that accumulates on the eyelids. Lower eyelid aesthetics are usually performed to correct the following conditions:

• Under Eye Bags: Swellings caused by protrusion of fat tissues.
• Under Eye Lines and Wrinkles: Fine lines that become evident with aging.
• Under Eye Depression: Cavities caused by the loss or displacement of fat tissue.

What is the Ghost Stitch Technique?

In lower blepharoplasty, the "ghost stitch" technique is used to increase the success of the aesthetic results and make the healing process more comfortable. This technique is performed using specially designed sutures that leave no visible scar on the skin surface. Here are the advantages of the ghost stitch technique:

• Minimal Trace: Stitches placed under the skin do not leave scars on the skin surface, resulting in a more aesthetically pleasing result.
• Fast Recovery: Ghost stitches are less traumatic, so the healing process is faster and more comfortable.
• Natural Appearance: The sutures made with this technique adapt to the natural movements of the eyelid skin, resulting in a more natural look.

Lower Blepharoplasty Process

Lower blepharoplasty is usually performed under local anesthesia or sedation and can take several hours. During the procedure, the surgeon usually makes incisions in the under-eye lines or just below the lash line. Through these incisions, excess skin and fatty tissue are removed or repositioned. The incisions are closed using ghost stitches.

Recovery Process

The healing process can vary from individual to individual, but usually involves the following steps:

• Early Days: There may be mild swelling and bruising. Cold compresses and keeping the head elevated help reduce swelling.
• First Week: Stitches are usually removed at the end of the first week. Since ghost stitches do not leave a scar on the skin surface, stitch removal is more comfortable.
• First Month: Swelling and bruising disappear completely and the under-eye area regains its new form. Final results are usually visible within one month.

Results and Maintenance

Lower blepharoplasty provides a rejuvenated and fresher appearance in the under-eye area. After the procedure, it is important to use sunscreen and take care of skin care to maintain the health of the skin and increase the permanence of the results.

Lower eyelid aesthetics, when performed in the right hands and with the ghost stitch technique, gives extremely satisfactory results and increases the person's self-confidence.