Lower Eyelid Surgery

Lower eyelid surgery, also known as lower blepharoplasty, is a cosmetic surgery procedure that addresses issues like under-eye circles, bagginess under the lower eyelid, and other signs of aging. Dr. Nadeau performs a highly customized lower eyelid surgery to reposition the unwanted fat tissues, trim away excess skin tissues, and restore your eyelids’ youthful appearance and vitality.

What is Lower Eyelid Surgery?

As you grow older, the fat pads under the eyelids droop and sag, leading to unwanted bags under the eyes, dark circles, and puffiness. The lower eyelid surgery involves making inconspicuous incisions to remove excess skin tissues, reposition the unwanted fat tissues, and make the region under the eyes look young and tight. The incisions are usually made inside the lower eyelids to facilitate skin and fat remodeling.

Issues Addressed by Lower Eyelid Surgery…

Sagging lower eyelid
Bags under the eyes
Wrinkles around the eyes
Dark circles under the eyes

How is Lower Eyelid Surgery Performed?

Your lower eyelid surgery starts with a comprehensive consultation with Dr. Nadeau, who examines the skin tissues, reviews your medical history, and curates the ideal treatment plan. She customized the surgery according to your specific needs to ensure optimal and naturalized results. The surgery is performed under local anesthesia, so you’re awake for the procedure, but there’s no discomfort.

During the lower eyelid surgery, the surgeon will make an incision inside the lower eyelid — it’s inconspicuous and hidden from plain view. Depending on the condition of your lower eyelids, she removes unwanted skin tissues and repositions/ removes the fat tissues. In some cases, the surgeon may redrape the fat tissues to a higher and more aesthetic position. Dr. Nadeau will discuss the specific details of the surgery before the procedure.

The Benefits of Lower Eyelid Surgery

Improves eyelid definition
Minimizes wrinkle and fine lines around the eyes
Reduces dark circles and under-eye bags
Restores youthful appearance
Quick recovery

Recovering from Lower Eyelid Surgery

Your eyelids will be swollen immediately after the surgery, but you can reduce the swelling with cold compresses. The surgeon will recommend over-the-counter pain medications to ensure a comfortable recovery. You should sleep with your head in an elevated position and avoid strenuous physical activities for at least 3 weeks. You should also avoid activities that strain your eyes, such as reading and watching TV. And instead of wearing contact lenses, you’ll be asked to wear eyeglasses for a few weeks.

Ideal Candidates for Lower Eyelid Surgery

You’re a suitable candidate for lower eyelid surgery if you have under-eye bags, puffiness, or hollows under the eyes. However, you should be of sound mind and body, have realistic expectations from the procedure, and you shouldn’t have underlying medical conditions that preclude surgery, such as hypertension or obesity. If you’re a smoker, you’ll be asked to quit smoking several weeks before the procedure.

Why Choose Dr. Nadeau?

Dr. Nadeau is one of the country’s leading cosmetic surgeons with an exceptional educational and training background. She completed her residency in plastic surgery at the Ohio State University Medical Center and a fellowship in Los Angeles at the University of Southern California. She’s also incredibly kind, compassionate and curates surgeries that address your unique needs without leaving any traces of cosmetic work.