Lower Eyelid Surgery in Thailand
The eyes frame the face and are very important in the overall look of the features. As eyes age they collect extra fat deposits in the lower eyelids and can give a tired, older appearance that can be easily rejuvenated thanks to lower eyelid surgery in Thailand.
| PAI in Bangkok | Phuket Hospital | Bangkok Hospital Samui | Bandon Hospital Samui | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prices (US$) |
upper: 611 lower: 611 both: 1222 |
upper: 650 lower:650 both: 1000 |
upper: 865 lower: 865 both: 1668 |
upper: 720 lower: 720 both: 1410 |
upper: 650 lower: 650 both: 1300 |
| Stay in Hospital | no stay |
no stay | no stay | no stay | no stay |
Description
Thanks to this procedure, the patient can have extra skin, fat and even muscle removed to smooth the appearance of the lower eyelid. This gives a youthful appearance that reverses the effects of ageing by removing bags and unwanted puffiness from the lower eyelid area.
What is the length of the surgery?
The surgery should take between 1 – 2 hours.
How is the surgery performed?
Careful incisions are made below the eyelashes and then the skin is separated from the fatty tissue and his muscles. Excess fat and muscle are removed and the excess skin is trimmed before the incision is carefully sewn up with fine sutures.
What can a patient expect from lower eyelid surgery in Thailand?
Patients who undergo this procedure can expect a more youthful look to the eyes and an overall improvement in the eye shape. There may even be an improvement in the patients vision.
What are the risks and side effects involved in lower eyelid surgery?
After the initial effects of the surgery have worn off the patient will experience pain in the area, accompanied by swelling, bruising and a certain amount of hemorrhaging. The patient should apply ice to the area for a period of 24-hours and should makes sure that the head is slightly raised while they are laying down. Patients can expect these effects to last for anywhere between two and four weeks.
How long does the patient need to stay in the hospital?
Lower eyelid surgery is considered as an outpatient procedure in Thailand and rarely does the patient need to stay in the hospital.
Are there any noticeable scars?
During the first six months you may notice pink scars where the incisions were made, but gradually these will fade to white lines, which will be invisible to the casual observer.
What type of Anaesthesia is administered during lower eyelid surgery?
Patients usually have local anaesthesia for this type of surgery.
Frequently asked questions:
How to prepare for lower eyelid surgery in Thailand?
Two weeks before the surgery is scheduled the patient should refrain from smoking, drinking any form of alcohol or taking any types of vitamins or medications. It is also advisable that the patient should inform the surgeon of any known allergies.
How long will healing take?
After a period of rest lasting 2 – 3 days patients are permitted to start watching television and after a period of 3 – 5 days the patient should rest and activities should be kept to a minimum. A period of 3 weeks is advised before strenuous activities of any kind are undertaken.
