eye bag removal surgery - the procedure

Before your eye bag removal surgery

You may be advised to undergo an eye test to check your vision and the general health of your eyes before surgery.
You should also purchase a gel pack for when you get home from the hospital to act as an 'ice pack' to reduce swelling and bruising.
Your Surgeon will advise you when you are to discontinue and/or resume activities like smoking, or taking aspirin or any other medication.
Ensure you have a pair of dark glasses for after surgery should you wish to hide bruising and swelling during recovery.

The Cosmetic Surgeon will visit you in your room and mark the eyes with a pen, in preparation for surgery
He will also obtain your final consent, and be happy to answer any last minute questions you may have.

You can expect to have ice packs over your eyes to keep bruising and swelling to a minimum.
Painkillers will be available as well as eye ointment.

Your Cosmetic Surgeon will advise you how long to stay off work - usually between one and two weeks depending on the extent of the surgery.
You will need to rest and avoid bending down.
If eye ointment has been given to you, you will need to continue using this as recommended by your Cosmetic Surgeon.
Continue to use your 'ice pack' to relieve bruising and keep the scars dry and clean until stitches are removed.
A pair of dark glasses will help to hide the bruising and swelling during this recovery period.
You will need to rest with your head elevated on pillows or cushions for 4 nights after your surgery.
You must avoid rubbing or towelling your eyes.
It is very important that you attend the follow up post surgery appointment which has been made for you, to care for your wound and see your Cosmetic Surgeon post-operatively to make sure that you are healing well.
You will have your own personal Nurse Counsellor both before and after your procedure to support you and answer any questions you may have.