Find out what this bag that becomes visible when we smile really is, and how it can be eliminated effectively while ensuring good healing
Smiling when life brings us a happy moment, when we see someone dear to us or when someone tells us something funny should not be a worry for anyone. But many people feel they need to hold back their smile, even when they are happy, for fear of revealing the dreaded under-eye bags that come with age.
If this is your case, we have the solution. But first, it is worth explaining: this bothersome volume is not actually a bag, but rather a muscle change called orbicularis oculi muscle hypertrophy.
The solution to correct this change is a very delicate, highly detailed surgery that combines two procedures. First, we remove a thin strip of this muscle, lifting the lower eyelid diagonally upward and removing the excess volume.
In addition, a canthopexy is performed, which consists of taking the ligament at the outer corner of the eye and securing it slightly higher, giving the eyes a more almond-shaped look and resolving this “bag effect” when smiling. All of this while always ensuring an impeccable recovery, as well as a harmonious result.
Healing
It is normal for our patients to worry about the scars left by a cosmetic procedure, especially when it is performed on the face. That is why we have specific postoperative protocols, starting 30 to 45 days after surgery, aimed at optimizing healing.
Remember: every patient and every scar is unique, but a proper diet and following the recommended care are essential. For cases where healing is more concerning, we use techniques such as linear microneedling, which stimulates collagen through vibration, or specialized lasers such as fractional CO2, erbium and thulium.
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This content is for informational purposes only and does not replace a consultation. Whether any procedure is indicated depends on an in-person assessment, case by case. CRM SP 90.116 | RQE 11.350.
