Eye liposuction surgery is one of the more popular minimally invasive plastic surgery projects in the field of medical aesthetics in recent years. It is mainly used to improve phenomena such as eye bags and edema caused by fat accumulation in the eye. With the advancement of technology, eye liposuction surgery has been continuously optimized in terms of methods, applicable population and postoperative recovery, and has gradually formed a variety of mature surgical types to meet the individual needs of different patients.
1. Indications and contraindications of eye liposuction surgery
Eye liposuction surgery is mainly suitable for the following groups of people:
Obvious bulging of fat under the eyelids , manifested as prominent eye bags, affecting the youthful features of the face;
There is no obvious skin sagging around the eyes , but fat accumulation causes visual aging;
3. Most of them are between 18 and 50 years old, with good skin elasticity ;
4. Patients with mild orbital fat protrusion who do not need skin excision.
Common contraindications include:
① Those with local inflammation or infection;
② Severe heart, liver, or kidney dysfunction;
③ Abnormal coagulation mechanism;
④. Patients with obvious eyelid drooping require combined treatment with other surgical methods.
2. Common types of eye liposuction surgery
Eye liposuction surgery can be divided into the following main types based on the different surgical approaches, treatment sites and technical means:
(1) Transconjunctival liposuction
This is the most common minimally invasive liposuction method. The doctor enters the orbital septum through an incision on the conjunctiva of the lower eyelid and extracts part of the protruding fat without removing the skin or leaving external scars .
advantage:
①, Minimally invasive, fast recovery after surgery;
Does not affect the skin structure , suitable for people with tight skin;
The scar is hidden and looks natural after surgery.
Suitable for the crowd:
①. Young people with tight skin but bulging fat.
limitation:
①, Not suitable for those with sagging skin or obvious wrinkles;
② It is difficult to deal with the relaxation of the orbicularis oculi muscle.
(2) Subcutaneous eye liposuction
Through the skin incision below the lower eyelashes, the orbital fat area is entered and excess fat is removed. Skin excision and orbicularis oculi muscle tightening can be combined at the same time .
advantage:
①, Suitable for middle-aged and elderly people with sagging skin and fat bulging ;
②. It can be combined with the removal of excess skin to improve lower eyelid wrinkles.
limitation:
There may be slight scarring at the incision site , and the recovery time after surgery is longer;
②. The intraoperative operation is relatively complicated.
Suitable for the crowd:
① Those who are over 35 years old and have loose skin and fat bulging.
(3) Laser-assisted eye liposuction
A laser with a specific wavelength (such as a 1064nm Nd:YAG laser) is used to heat the fat tissue, liquefy the fat and then suck it out through a fine needle. At the same time, the laser can stimulate the regeneration of skin collagen and tighten loose tissue.
advantage:
① Reduce bleeding and reduce postoperative swelling;
Stimulates collagen production and is effective for mild to moderate skin sagging;
③. Small wound and quick recovery.
shortcoming:
①. High cost;
②. The doctor’s technical level is required to be high.
Suitable for the crowd:
①. Young patients with mild eye bags who expect quick recovery.
(4) Radiofrequency-assisted eye liposuction
Radio frequency energy is used to liquefy fat cells and heat subcutaneous tissue, thereby achieving the dual effects of liposuction and skin tightening . This technology is mostly used to improve mild to moderate eye bags and sagging under the eyes.
advantage:
①. Strong controllability, improving skin firmness;
②. The recovery period is short and the scars are hidden .
shortcoming:
①. The scope of application is limited and it is not suitable for people with severe fat bulging;
②. Multiple treatments are required to maintain the effect.
(5) Combined surgical eye liposuction
For patients with more advanced eye aging, liposuction alone is unlikely to achieve the desired effect. Doctors may combine lower eyelid skin resection, orbital septum fat release, orbicularis oculi muscle plastic surgery and other methods.
advantage:
①. Comprehensive treatment of aging problems;
The effect is significant and suitable for middle-aged and elderly people .
shortcoming:
①. Long operation time and long recovery period;
②. Risks and postoperative management are complex.
3. Preoperative evaluation and design points
In order to ensure the effectiveness and safety of the surgery, individual assessment before surgery is essential:
Assessment of skin laxity : to determine whether combined excision is necessary;
Assessment of orbital septum fat distribution : determine fat distribution and protruding areas;
Determination of eyelid tissue elasticity : determines the surgical approach and procedure;
④. Accurately measure the symmetry of eye bags, skin thickness and eye contour lines.
Routine blood tests are also required before surgery to rule out surgical contraindications, and the patient's expectations and possible risks must be fully communicated.
IV. Postoperative Care and Complication Prevention and Control
Slight swelling and bruising may occur in the early postoperative period, which is a normal reaction. Patients should follow the following care recommendations:
Apply ice within 48 hours to reduce swelling and pain ;
② Avoid rubbing your eyes, doing strenuous exercise or bending over;
③. Use antibiotic eye drops or eye ointment as prescribed by the doctor;
④. Regular follow-up visits to observe recovery progress.
Common complications include postoperative infection, uneven fat removal, ectropion, and depression of the surgical area. The key to prevention lies in accurate preoperative evaluation and meticulous intraoperative manipulation.
Beauty Encyclopedia Tips:
Although eye liposuction is a minimally invasive plastic surgery, it requires extremely high skills, aesthetics, and intraoperative judgment from the doctor. Choosing a regular medical institution and a qualified professional doctor is the key to ensuring the safety and effectiveness of the operation. At the same time, patients should rationally choose the appropriate type of surgery based on their personal eye structure, skin condition, and age characteristics, and avoid blindly pursuing the ultimate effect of "no eye bags". Postoperative care cannot be ignored, and good recovery habits are the guarantee for maintaining the effectiveness of the operation.