Lower Eyelids

Lower eyelid blepharoplasty is performed to improve under-eye bags, excess skin, and lower eyelid laxity.

The procedure is tailored to each patient depending on the amount of excess skin, fat, and eyelid laxity. You will spend some time with your eye specialist at your consultation discussing the best approach for you.

Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty

For patients with prominent under-eye bags but little or no excess skin, the procedure can be performed through the inside of the eyelid, leaving no visible scar.

Transcutaneous Blepharoplasty

When excess skin is present, an incision is placed just below the eyelashes. This allows removal of excess skin and treatment of under-eye bags through a single approach.

Canthoplasty

If the lower eyelid is lax, a canthoplasty may be performed to tighten and support the eyelid. This helps maintain eyelid position and reduces the risk of postoperative eyelid malposition.

Significant swelling and bruising of the eyelid is common in the first few days after surgery. This will usually improve over 1-2 weeks with consistent use of ice packs. You will usually require a week off work due to this swelling. You may also notice that your vision is slightly blurry in the first couple of weeks, this is due to the swelling of the lid and also the ointment applied. However, this will resolve.