Tell me more about lower blepharoplasty…

The term blepharoplasty refers to cosmetic surgery of the eyelid. A lower blepharoplasty is commonly performed to address the ‘bags’ of the lower eyelids.

Think of a youthful face. The lower eyelid-to-cheek junction is smooth. There’s no obvious demarcation between the two regions. As we age, the skin thins, we lose collagen, tissue begins to sag, and the lid-cheek junction becomes more obvious. The ‘bags’ are composed of protruding fat. This fat can be either removed or repositioned during lower eyelid surgery to smooth that lid-cheek junction.

Incision placement for lower blepharoplasty is either on the skin, just beneath the lower lash line or on the inside of the lower eyelid. The decision on where to place the incision is a point of discussion preoperatively, based on the patient’s anatomy, their goals, and the surgeon’s preference.

Acute recovery time is about 1 week, where it’s advised to reduce your activity level, swelling and bruising occur, and we ask for no makeup and/or contact use. More long-term healing is appreciated over 3-4 months, where the last little bit of swelling abates and you’re better able to appreciate your final results.