Lower Eyelid Surgery, (Lower Blepharoplasty)

Benefits of Lower Eyelid Surgery

There are many benefits to eyelid rejuvenation surgery. The key is to determine exactly what the problem is.


Example of how elevating the lateral canthus in addition to lower blepharoplasty can create an attractive, almond-shape appearance	Lateral view of same patient.

Upper eyelid surgery benefits.

Removes excess fat and skin of the upper eyelid.
Creates a sculpted, more attractive upper eyelid.
Creates a double lid and removes excess eyelid fat in Asians.
Elevates the upper eyelid to give a brighter, and more youthful expression.
Repositions upper eyelid fat into more youthful position.
A temporal browlift or formal brow lift can can be performed at the same time.


Example of how fat transplantation can add the necessary volume to fill in crease underneath lower eyelid.	Lateral view of same patient.

Lower eyelid surgery benefits.

Tightens and smoothes out bags underneath the eyes.
Repositions lower eyelids into a more elegant, almond-shaped appearance.
Repositions underlying fat to get rid of the sunken, aged appearance.
Repositions skin and underlying muscles to smooth out wrinkles.
Markedly fills out the deep crease, known as the tear trough, between the eye and nose.
Eliminates circles underneath the eyes.
Improves dark discoloration within the lower eyelid.
Improves fine wrinkles.

Lower Blepharoplasty Cosmetic Surgery Information Resource for Southern California including Newport Beach, Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Beverly Hills.