Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty
Restore youthful under-eyes by removing puffiness and extra skin.
Lower eyelid blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure designed to improve the appearance of the lower eyelids by removing excess skin, fat, and muscle. This procedure can help address common concerns such as puffiness, bags, and wrinkles under the eyes, which can contribute to a tired or aged appearance.
Ideal candidates for lower eyelid blepharoplasty are generally healthy, non-smoking adults with concerns about their lower eyelid appearance. Make sure you discuss with your plastic surgeon if you have dry eyes, recent eye surgery (eg LASIK), or thyroid conditions.
Before and Afters
- Reduces the appearance of under-eye bags and puffiness
- Minimizes wrinkles and fine lines in the lower eyelid area
- Removes excess skin for a smoother, more youthful appearance
- Can be combined with other facial rejuvenation procedures for optimal results
- Provides long-lasting results with minimal downtime
- Anesthesia
The patient is given general anesthesia to ensure comfort throughout the procedure. - Incision
The surgeon makes an incision just below the lash line to address the skin excess and often inside the lower eyelid to remove excess fat, depending on the patient's specific needs and goals. - Removal of excess tissue
Through the incision, the surgeon removes or repositions excess fat, trims away excess skin, and tightens the underlying muscles as needed to achieve the desired contour. The lower eyelid is then supported with carefully placed sutures. - Closure
The incisions are closed using fine sutures. These are strategically placed to minimize visible scarring. - Recovery
After the procedure, patients may experience some swelling, bruising, and discomfort. Sutures will be removed a week after the procedure. Self-administered eyelid massage will aid in the healing.
A consultation is usually a 30-60 min appointment in our offices depending on the complexity of your procedure(s). You’ll meet with Dr. Conlon to talk about your goals and what you want to accomplish with your plastic surgery. Together, you’ll talk about the right procedure or set of procedures to achieve your desired look. Dr. Conlon will walk you through the steps you’ll take before, during, and after the procedure.
You’ll also talk about pricing, logistics, and all the important details that ensure you have everything you need to feel confident about your plan.
We’ll work with you during your initial consultation to go over prices based on your specific case and needs, but when we confirm our price, it includes all pre-op, surgical, anesthesia, and post-op care. You can rest assured there will never be any surprises.
Start by booking a consultation. It’s focused on you, completely confidential and private, and entirely pressure-free.