• Share your health information with your plastic surgeon, remember to mention if you have allergies, previous surgeries, use of medications, vitamins or supplements and any other relevant medical information
• Your surgeon will ask you questions about what you would like to improve with this procedure, what your expectations are and inform you of what can realistically be achieved.
• You will be physically examined to determine which will be the best technique to perform for your particular case
• Photos at different angles will be requested in order to carry out a complete evaluation
• Pre-surgery blood tests will be ordered
• You’ll need to quit smoking completely

For patients over 40 years of age or with any added cardiac, respiratory, renal pathology, etc. The following will be requested:

• Chest X-ray
• Cardiological assessment
• Electrocardiogram

🗓️ 1 MONTH BEFORE SURGERY

• Stop smoking 1 month before your scheduled procedure
• Stop taking alcohol 1 week before the procedure
• GLP-1 USERS: will be required to stop the medication 2 weeks before the procedure to avoid any anesthesia complications
• Avoid using aspirin, fish oil, garlic and omegas, at least 3 weeks before the procedure *if you are medically required to do so, it is very important you let your medical coordinator know about this
• No exercise 3 days before the surgery
• Avoid eating very greasy food 2 days before your surgery
• No skin tanning 2 weeks before the procedure to avoid skin damage
• Plan for your stay in Cancun for surgery and recovery
• Make sure you have a lose button down shirt to use during the recovery period

The Procedure: What to Expect

For patients seeking under-eye dark circle treatment in Cancun, fat transfer (fat grafting) is a precise and carefully performed procedure designed to restore volume and improve the appearance of the lower eyelids.

Anesthesia

The procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia, depending on the extent of the treatment and whether it is combined with other procedures such as lower eyelid rejuvenation in Cancun. Your surgeon will recommend the safest and most appropriate option for you.

Fat Harvesting

A small amount of fat is gently removed from areas such as the abdomen or thighs using a minimally invasive technique. This step is performed through very small, discreet incisions.

Fat Processing and Injection

The harvested fat is carefully purified to ensure the highest quality. It is then strategically injected into the under-eye area using fine cannulas, allowing for smooth, natural-looking under-eye dark circle treatment in Cancun results.

Incisions & Sutures

• The fat transfer portion typically does not require visible incisions or stitches in the under-eye area.

• If combined with lower eyelid surgery, very fine incisions may be placed just below the lash line

• Sutures, placed on the area where the fat was harvested, are usually very small and will be removed within a 7 days post surgery.

Right After Surgery

Once you are fully out of the anesthesia effects, you will be offered liquids to ensure that you tolerate them. After the procedure, when you are fully awake, you will be able to go back to your hotel / home.

Before You Leave the Hospital

Your plastic surgeon will come to assess your health condition and give you proper care instructions to take back home. It’s normal that you will be prescribed with  painkillers and antibiotics during the healing process. Your surgeon will give you a check up appointment during the following days to remove your stitches.

After the procedure, the plastic surgeon will prescribe pain relievers and antibiotics. It is recommended that during the month following the procedure you sleep on your back, avoid bending downwards, do not expose yourself to the sun, or stay in very hot places. Likewise, you should avoid exercising for a period of approximately 6 to 8 weeks. It is important that you follow the recommendations of your surgeon to obtain a good result.

During the recovery period your surgeon will provide with a list of things to take care during this time. It is usually recommended for the patient to have a total of 9 days stay at the destination, in order to have proper after care and medical check ups with your surgeon.

Recovery is quite quick, you will be able to return to your hotel/home immediately after the procedure.

The stitches are removed 7 days after surgery.

The results are immediate, however local inflammation can last up to 2 – 3 months.

During the next 6 weeks you will be required to sleep on your back to avoid any pressure on the face or eyelid area. Not following this will increase the risk of complications.

Although risks and complications rarely occur during eyelid surgery, can include:

• Anesthesia complications
• Hematomas
• Infection
• Changes in sensitivity
• Asymmetry and irregularities
• Increased sensitivity to sun or bright light

In order to minimize the risks, your surgeon will order a series of blood tests and if necessary a cardiac evaluation to ensure that you are in good health for your procedure.

Following the recommendations of your surgeon will promote a lower risk of complications and a  good result.