The Ultimate Guide to Eye Bag Removal in Manila






Introduction


Last fact-checked: 18 July 2020

Get rid of unsightly, baggy skin around the eyes with eye bag removal surgery. This guide outlines what this popular treatment entails, who it’s suitable for, typical recovery times and other key considerations. 

When you book through Medical Departures, it’s possible to save over 70% at our partner clinics around the world. 

What Happens During Eye Bag Removal?


Eye bag removal surgery is most often carried out using IV sedation or light general anesthetic.

The incision is usually done using a tiny incision on the inside the lower eyelid to remove a tiny amount of fat. Tiny incisions under the lash line can be used to lift and tighten loose skin. Usually, the surgeon uses dissolving sutures on the inside of the lid.

You can read more about eye bag removal at the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

 

Techniques

Your surgeon will choose the best technique for you, but there are also some non-surgical options that can produce good, long-term, but not permanent results:

  • Cheek volumization, which raises cheeks that have drooped, creating a hollow under the eyes.
  • Tear trough filler and resurfacing, which helps plump-up the hollow line under your eye that is the bottom edge of the “eye-bag”
  • Radiofrequency, lasers & peels, which can help tighten the skin with almost no downtime

How Long Will the Procedure Take? What About Recovery?


Eye bag removal surgery takes between one and three hours, depending on if there are any other procedures to be carried out during the same surgical session. Most often it is done as an outpatient, meaning you can go back to your hotel in Manila the same day.

The amount of bruising depends on the method used to reduce your eye bags. There is usually less bruising if only fat is removed. You can get back to your regular activates within a few days, but you may still have some swelling, bruising and mild discomfort.

Avoid strenuous activity that raises your blood pressure during the first week or so – this will help your bruises subside. Avoid applying makeup over external incisions, as this might cause permanent coloring in the scar.

How Do I Get Started?


To book your fully cancellable appointment for eye bag removal at one of our highly-rated clinics,  get in touch with the Medical Departures Customer Care Team today, via chat, phone or email. We're here 24/7 to serve you and there's never a fee for our services.

Sources:

Bags under eyes. Mayo Clinic. Website accessed: 24 October 2019.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bags-under-eyes/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20369931

Eye Bag Surgery: What You Need to Know If You’re Considering This Cosmetic Surgery. Healthline. 8 March 2019.
https://www.healthline.com/health/eye-bag-surgery

International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Website accessed: 24 October 2019.
http://www.isaps.org/

(Image by: Alvin js5)

Introduction
What Happens During Eye Bag Removal?
How Long Will the Procedure Take? What About Recovery?
How Do I Get Started?

Introduction


Last fact-checked: 18 July 2020

Get rid of unsightly, baggy skin around the eyes with eye bag removal surgery. This guide outlines what this popular treatment entails, who it’s suitable for, typical recovery times and other key considerations. 

When you book through Medical Departures, it’s possible to save over 70% at our partner clinics around the world. 

What Happens During Eye Bag Removal?


Eye bag removal surgery is most often carried out using IV sedation or light general anesthetic.

The incision is usually done using a tiny incision on the inside the lower eyelid to remove a tiny amount of fat. Tiny incisions under the lash line can be used to lift and tighten loose skin. Usually, the surgeon uses dissolving sutures on the inside of the lid.

You can read more about eye bag removal at the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

 

Techniques

Your surgeon will choose the best technique for you, but there are also some non-surgical options that can produce good, long-term, but not permanent results:

  • Cheek volumization, which raises cheeks that have drooped, creating a hollow under the eyes.
  • Tear trough filler and resurfacing, which helps plump-up the hollow line under your eye that is the bottom edge of the “eye-bag”
  • Radiofrequency, lasers & peels, which can help tighten the skin with almost no downtime

How Long Will the Procedure Take? What About Recovery?


Eye bag removal surgery takes between one and three hours, depending on if there are any other procedures to be carried out during the same surgical session. Most often it is done as an outpatient, meaning you can go back to your hotel in Manila the same day.

The amount of bruising depends on the method used to reduce your eye bags. There is usually less bruising if only fat is removed. You can get back to your regular activates within a few days, but you may still have some swelling, bruising and mild discomfort.

Avoid strenuous activity that raises your blood pressure during the first week or so – this will help your bruises subside. Avoid applying makeup over external incisions, as this might cause permanent coloring in the scar.

How Do I Get Started?


To book your fully cancellable appointment for eye bag removal at one of our highly-rated clinics,  get in touch with the Medical Departures Customer Care Team today, via chat, phone or email. We're here 24/7 to serve you and there's never a fee for our services.

Sources:

Bags under eyes. Mayo Clinic. Website accessed: 24 October 2019.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bags-under-eyes/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20369931

Eye Bag Surgery: What You Need to Know If You’re Considering This Cosmetic Surgery. Healthline. 8 March 2019.
https://www.healthline.com/health/eye-bag-surgery

International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Website accessed: 24 October 2019.
http://www.isaps.org/

(Image by: Alvin js5)



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