Tired-looking eyes can be caused by not getting enough sleep. However, even if you succeed in sleeping 8 hours every night, they can still be an aesthetic struggle you need to face. Of course, there are various reasons why under-eye bags, dark circles, fine lines and drooping eyelids appear. For example, not drinking enough water is one of them. Ageing is another.
Fortunately, we live in an age where numerous interventions are available to help us turn back time. In 2023, it was estimated that there were close to 35 million surgical and non-surgical procedures around the world. This goes to show that maintaining one’s appearance is important to many. Especially when it comes to the eyes, as bright eyes make you appear more youthful and refreshed.
Surgery To Remove Drooping Eyelids
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)
Blepharoplasty is a popular surgery and the most effective way to address under-eye puffiness, drooping eyelids, and sagging skin around the eyes. Blepharon (meaning eyelid) and plasty (meaning to shape or form) refer to the surgical procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the upper and lower eyelids. This removal tightens the skin and smooths out the area.
In 2015, eyelid surgery reached an all-time high with around 8,689 procedures performed that year. The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) reported that approximately 1.3 million individuals worldwide underwent eyelid surgery in 2017.
In 2022, Blepharoplasty saw a significant increase to around 2,778 procedures. The following year, approximately 15,186 Blepharoplasty procedures were performed in the UK. Over 90% of these surgeries were carried out on individuals aged 40 and above. Naturally, this confirms once more you do not have to be 65+ to qualify.
The procedure is typically performed under local anaesthesia and requires a recovery period of about one to two weeks. Blepharoplasty provides long-lasting results, offering a permanent solution to tired-looking and sagging eyes. It is important to note, as the skin around the eyes continues to age, the effects from your surgery may slightly diminish after a few years.
Multiple studies have also shown that the complication rate for eyelid surgery is as low as 1%, making it an exceptionally safe procedure to enhance the appearance of your eyes.
Micrografting (Facial Fat Transfer)
Micrografting is an advanced procedure that uses your body’s own fat stem cells to restore volume to areas of your face that have lost their fullness, like under your eyes. The process begins with your surgeon gently removing fat from areas where you typically do not want it (for example, your stomach, arms, or thighs). Using a small cannula (similar to liposuction), the fat is carefully extracted and processed to create a blend of fat and stem cells, which supports healthy skin cell regeneration. This mixture is then injected into the areas where you wish to restore your natural definition.
Performed under local anaesthesia and sedation, the procedure ensures comfort in a safe and sterile clinic setting. Results are visible immediately, with the final, long-lasting effects becoming apparent around 12 weeks. The results of this fat transfer are typically permanent, leaving you with a natural, rejuvenated appearance that lasts for years.
Since the treatment uses your natural fat, there is no risk of rejection or incompatibility, making it a safe and natural option to address hollowing around your eyes. Studies suggest infection rates for fat transfer procedures are low, often also below 1% similar to blepharoplasty procedures.
Aesthetic Treatments To Refresh Your Eyes
Biostimulators
At 111 Harley St., we believe in using the latest and most exceptional treatments, and our biostimulator injections are no different. Biostimulators are substances injected into the skin to help your body’s cells work at their best. These injections stimulate the production of collagen and promote tissue renewal from the inside out. They also improve your skin’s overall hydration by stimulating the production of intrinsic hyaluronic acid. Ameela (previously known as Nucleadyn), is a polynucleotide-based biostimulator. It promotes skin renewal, provides anti-inflammatory and wound-healing benefits. It also prolongs the activity of hyaluronic acid by around 40%. That means Ameela offers longer-lasting hydration and skin rejuvenation.
When it comes to refreshing your eye area, Ameela reduces fine lines, restores subtle volume to reduce hollowness, and minimises sagging.
Thermage FLX
Thermage FLX is a revolutionary skin-tightening treatment. Over 3.3 million Thermage FLX treatments have been performed worldwide since its introduction with a high patient satisfaction rate. Around 94% of patients reported seeing the results they expected. It is therefore no surprise that Thermage has remained at the forefront of aesthetic innovation for over 20 years.
Essentially, this aesthetic procedure uses advanced technology. It combines radiofrequency alongside a cooling device to deliver focused thermal energy into the dermis. The heating of the skin encourages the creation of collagen, which effectively tightens and lifts the skin on your lower and upper eyelids. It also reduces wrinkles and puffiness, with little discomfort.
Final Reflection
Our team of experts is here to help. During your consultation, one of our highly qualified medical professionals will listen to your concerns and carefully assess your skin before recommending the most suitable course of action.
Your satisfaction and safety is our number one priority. We always strive to provide all our patients with the highest quality service and exemplary results that exceed their expectations.
