Eye liposuction surgery, as a minimally invasive plastic surgery technique widely used in modern medical cosmetology, mainly removes excess fat tissue around the eyes, improves eye swelling, obvious eye bags and other phenomena, thereby achieving the purpose of a younger and more refined face. However, although the surgery is clinically effective and has a relatively short recovery period, it is not suitable for all people. Scientifically evaluating indications and contraindications is the key to ensuring postoperative results and safety.
1. Principles and common types of eye liposuction surgery
Eye liposuction surgery is mainly performed on individuals with bulging lower eyelid fat or obvious eye bags . The bulging fat is sucked out or removed through a small incision. The common methods are percutaneous incision (skin incision) and conjunctival approach (intraconjunctival incision), which are suitable for different degrees of eye bags.
Transconjunctival method : suitable for those with no obvious sagging skin and only fat bulging. There are no external scars after the operation and recovery is fast.
Transcutaneous method : Suitable for those with fat bulging and sagging skin. It can remove excess skin at the same time and comprehensively improve the signs of aging.
2. Analysis of the applicable population
1. People with simple fat bulging in young people
This group of people are usually between 20 and 40 years old, with no obvious skin sagging and only mild to moderate fat bulging in the lower eyelid area. Liposuction can effectively improve the appearance of "puffy eyes" or "fatigue" , and naturally no scars will be left after the operation.
2. People with hereditary eye bags
Some individuals have familial fat accumulation, which manifests as eye bags at a young age and worsens with age. For these patients, liposuction surgery can delay their further aging process and play a role in early preventive aesthetic intervention .
3. Those who have a clear demand for local rejuvenation
For individuals who require delicate facial features and have an aesthetic pursuit for facial details, such as actors, models, public image managers, etc., eye liposuction can provide a more refreshing and lively eye effect based on the doctor's assessment that the skin has good elasticity and the orbicularis oculi muscle is not obviously relaxed .
3. Definition of unsuitable groups
1. Those with severe skin and orbicularis oculi muscle relaxation
People over 50 years old or with obvious skin sagging and lower eyelid ectropion are not suitable for liposuction alone. Such patients are more suitable for lower blepharoplasty (eye bag removal) to take into account the overall improvement of skin, muscle and fat.
2. Patients with dry eyes or conjunctival diseases
Eye liposuction may cause short-term tear film instability after surgery. Patients with dry eyes, chronic corneal and conjunctival inflammation, and meibomian gland dysfunction should avoid this surgery to prevent postoperative complications from aggravating eye discomfort.
3. Those with coagulation disorders or major medical diseases
Although liposuction is minimally invasive, it requires normal coagulation function and postoperative repair ability. Patients with poorly controlled diabetes, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, etc. or those with coagulation abnormalities should be strictly prohibited from undergoing this type of cosmetic surgery .
4. Those with too high psychological expectations before surgery
Some patients have misunderstandings about "plastic surgery", believing that one operation can completely change their overall appearance. Doctors should evaluate the rationality of their psychological expectations to prevent them from developing a psychological tendency to "body dysmorphic disorder" after the operation .
4. Surgical Effect and Risk Analysis
In terms of surgical results , most eye liposuction surgeries can achieve ideal improvements in local contour clarity and reduced eye fullness, but due to differences in individual fat distribution, skin elasticity and recovery ability, the postoperative results are not completely consistent.
Positive effects include: removing bloat, improving eye fatigue, and enhancing facial youthfulness;
Potential risks include: uneven fat extraction, eyelid sunken, prolonged postoperative edema, conjunctival congestion, ectropion, short-term dysfunction of tear duct, etc.
Strict preoperative evaluation and postoperative care are the key to reducing the occurrence of complications.
5. Preoperative and postoperative management recommendations
1. Preoperative management:
①. Stop taking anticoagulants (such as aspirin, vitamin E) for at least 7 days;
②. Evaluate the elasticity and fat volume of eye skin;
③. Communicate fully with the physician and sign an informed consent form.
2. Postoperative management:
①. Local cold compress within 48 hours after surgery;
② Avoid strenuous exercise, rubbing eyes and wearing makeup for 1 week;
③. Strictly follow the antibiotic and eye drops use plan;
④ If there is obvious redness, swelling, tearing or foreign body sensation for more than 1 week, you should return for a follow-up visit promptly.
Beauty Encyclopedia Tips:
As a highly individualized facial rejuvenation technology, the adaptability of eye liposuction surgery needs to be comprehensively judged based on the eye structure, age characteristics, skin condition, etc. Not every individual with eye bags is suitable for liposuction surgery . Blindly pursuing "scarless" and "minimally invasive" surgery while ignoring the medical basics may lead to irreversible cosmetic failure. It is recommended that those seeking beauty choose a medical institution with plastic surgery qualifications and have professional doctors evaluate the surgical indications to ensure the best aesthetic effect on a safe basis.