Under-eye bags are one of the most stubborn signs of facial aging — and no eye cream or concealer permanently resolves them. Lower blepharoplasty addresses the structural cause, delivering a refreshed, well-rested appearance that lasts.
Dr. Melih Canlı performs lower blepharoplasty at Emre İlhan Clinic in Istanbul, with online consultations available for patients planning to travel from abroad.
WHAT IS LOWER BLEPHAROPLASTY?
Lower blepharoplasty targets the lower eyelids — addressing the puffiness, bags, skin laxity, and hollowing that develop beneath the eyes over time.
What Lower Blepharoplasty Treats
– Under-eye bags — protruding fat pads beneath the lower lid
– Tear trough hollows — the shadowed groove between the lower lid and cheek
– Fine, crepey skin beneath the eye
– Puffiness creating a persistently tired appearance
– Dark circles caused by shadowing from fat prolapse and hollowing
TRANSCONJUNCTIVAL VS SUBCILIARY APPROACH
Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty
The incision is made inside the lower lid — leaving no external scar whatsoever. Ideal for patients with prominent fat bags and good lower eyelid skin quality.
Subciliary (External) Blepharoplasty
The incision is placed just beneath the lower lash line, hidden in the natural shadow of the lashes and typically undetectable within a few months. Used when excess lower lid skin also needs to be addressed.
FAT REMOVAL VS FAT REPOSITIONING
Modern technique often repositions the fat downward to fill the tear trough hollow rather than simply removing it — producing a smoother, more natural transition from the lower lid to the cheek.
RECOVERY
– Days 1–4: Some swelling and bruising — resolves steadily
– Days 5–7: Sutures removed; already looking significantly more refreshed
– Week 2: Most patients comfortable in social settings
– Weeks 4–8: Results clearly visible and natural
– 3–6 months: Final result fully settled
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Will lower blepharoplasty remove dark circles?
A: Dark circles caused by fat prolapse or hollowing are significantly improved. Circles caused by skin pigmentation respond better to non-surgical treatments.
Q: How long do results last?
A: Most patients enjoy their results for 10 years or more.
Q: Can fillers replace lower blepharoplasty?
A: Tear trough fillers provide temporary improvement for mild hollowing, but don’t address fat prolapse or skin laxity. Many patients who’ve relied on fillers find surgery to be a more satisfying long-term solution.
Q: How do I get started if I’m travelling from abroad?
A: Begin with an online consultation. Dr. Melih Canlı will review your photos, explain what’s possible, and outline the steps so you arrive in Istanbul with everything already in place.
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