Lower Eyelid Surgery

Lower eyelid lift surgery can be a very beneficial procedure for patients who wish to correct saggy or puffy lower eyelids. The procedure removes excess tissue and fat, bringing about a more refreshed, youthful facial aesthetic. As a relatively simple and quick procedure, lower eyelid surgery can be performed under local anesthesia and a sedative, making it a very popular cosmetic treatment.

Lower Eyelid Surgery Goals

While upper eyelid surgery primarily involves the removal of sagging skin, lower eyelid surgery also involves the removal of fat deposits, which are more prevalent under the eye. Removing these deposits in conjunction with the sagging skin leaves a smooth, firm, younger-looking surface above the cheek, leading to an overall youthful and revitalized look. In addition, lower eyelid surgery allows the surgeon to transfer fat to hollowed areas under the eye, leading to plump, healthy-looking skin where the face may have previously looked sunken in.

Overview of the Lower Eyelid Lift Procedure

To perform lower eyelid surgery, the surgeon first makes an incision below the lower eyelashes; the incision is made carefully in a discreet place hidden from plain view. Excess fat, skin, and muscle are removed as the surgeon sees fit. Sometimes, the fat is redistributed in order to minimize puffiness and uneven swelling. If muscle laxity is an existing problem, this will also be corrected during surgery.

The incision made to perform eyelid lift surgery heals quickly among the eyelid's surrounding natural creases.

No-Scar Alternative (Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty)

For patients who have less pronounced under-eye bags, transconjunctival lower eyelid surgery may be an effective procedure. In these cases, simply removing pockets of fat without removing any skin is all that’s required. Since this can be accomplished through several tiny incisions inside the lower eyelid, no visible scarring from the blepharoplasty procedure results.

Find a Blepharoplasty Surgeon in Your Area

By educating yourself about the qualifications and philosophies of various surgeons, you will be able to find the right surgeon to perform your blepharoplasty procedure. To take the first step toward undergoing blepharoplasty, explore DocShop’s online directory to find a cosmetic eye surgeon near you who performs lower eyelid lift surgery.