With the increase of age, the skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and its related structures undergo degenerative changes, which make the skin thinner and less elastic. The skin at the orbital diaphragm is loose, but the fat behind the orbital diaphragm does not shrink but increases, and protrudes toward the loose orbital diaphragm skin, which shows the change of the pouch. So which effect is better to remove the pouch by internal or external incision?

Traumatic factors cause damage to orbicularis oculi muscle and orbital diaphragm, and hypertrophic orbital fat protrudes subcutaneously with weak skin. In addition, tiredness, poor sleep, excessive nightlife and systemic or chronic diseases are easy to induce or accelerate the appearance of eye bags, and even the appearance of dark circles around the orbit.

Internally cut pouch removal is mainly suitable for the type of pouch formed by simple fat accumulation, especially for those who have no obvious slack skin and are young. However, some middle-aged and elderly people are not suitable for this eye bag removal method due to their aging and flabby skin. Its advantages are small trauma, short time, fast postoperative recovery, good effect, no unsightly scars, and often no need to remove stitches.

The external pouch removal incision is generally designed 2-3 mm away from the lower eyelid eyelash margin, parallel to the edge of the lower eyelid, slightly beyond the outer corner of the eye, cut the skin, remove part of the orbicularis oculi muscle and orbital diaphragm fat, and remove a moderate amount of loose lower eyelid skin. Suture with non-destructive suture, and compress and bind the bags after external incision according to the situation. The advantage is that the operation time is short, and the incision mark is relatively hidden, which is generally invisible.

After surgery, pay attention to rest, read less books, computers and TV as far as possible, which is conducive to detumescence; Take anti-inflammatory drugs orally for about 3 days; Ice bags can be used to compress the operation area to reduce bleeding and prevent swelling. Generally, the suture can be removed 5 days after the pouch surgery. If you have any other questions, we look forward to your clicking online consultation.