Will removing under-eye bags leave scars?

Dec 30, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Wenmin
Introduction
In general, "removing eye bags" refers to blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery). Whether this procedure leaves scars depends on the specific circumstances. Usually, there will be no scarring if proper postoperative care is taken. However, if postoperative care is neglected, scarring may occur. To reduce the risk of scarring, patients should choose a reputable hospital and an experienced surgeon for the procedure.

Generally speaking, "removing eye bags" refers to lower blepharoplasty (eyebag removal surgery). Whether this type of surgery leaves scars depends on specific circumstances. If proper postoperative care is taken, scarring usually does not occur. However, if postoperative care is neglected, scars may remain. Detailed analysis is as follows:

Lower blepharoplasty is a very common procedure involving surgical incision to remove fat tissue, aiming to reduce wrinkles and achieve facial rejuvenation. If postoperative care is properly conducted, such as keeping the wound clean and dry and avoiding strenuous activity, and if the patient does not have a scar-prone constitution, scarring typically does not occur.

However, if the patient does not actively follow postoperative care instructions and the wound heals poorly, particularly in individuals with a scar-prone constitution, scarring may occur. This is because fibroblasts proliferate excessively during the healing process in scar-prone individuals, leading to significant scar formation or even keloids. If postoperative keloids have already formed, medical aesthetic treatments such as laser therapy or microneedle rollers can be used to help reduce the appearance of scars.

To reduce the risk of scarring, patients should choose reputable hospitals and experienced surgeons for the procedure and strictly follow the surgeon's postoperative care and recovery instructions.

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