I am 32 years of age and have terrible black bags under my eyes.

Your questions answered by our surgeon, Lucian Ion, FRCS(Plast)

Asked on 26 December 2011

Question

I am 32 years of age and have terrible black bags under my eyes that I am looking for a cure for?

Answer

The presence of prominent lower eyelid bags in a young person such as you, is frequently a reflection of underdevelopment of the maxilla and lower rim of the orbit (eye socket) which means insufficient support to the lower eyelid.

Depending on the anatomical configuration, the answer can be:

• transconjunctival lower eyelid blepharoplasty,
• fat transfer to the cheek alone or in combination with lower eyelid blepharoplasty
• Cheek implants combined with lower eyelid transconjunctival blepharoplasty
• Injectable fillers below the eyelid bags in isolation or in combination with cheek implants

Essentially, for a situation like this I would recommend a consultation using 3-D imaging and simulation in order to evaluate the type of change that best fits your aspirations, and then discussed regarding the type of treatment suitable to achieve it.

For guidance regarding prices for the more common aesthetic surgery procedures or combinations of procedures, please visit my website at www.allaboutcosmeticsurgery.co.uk

For procedures not listed there, kindly contact my practice either by telephone at 0207 486 7757 or by email at contact@aesthetic-plastic-surgery.co.uk and my team will be delighted to assist you.

Mr Lucian Ion FRCS(Plast)
129 Harley Street
London
W1G 6BA