Removes excess skin from the upper eyelid and the bags under the lower eyelid. It is the facial surgery with the shortest recovery and one of those that most changes your expression.
On the upper eyelid the incision sits in the natural crease; on the lower eyelid the work is done from the inside (no external scar) or just beneath the lashes, depending on whether there is excess skin.
When excess upper eyelid skin limits the field of vision, the surgery also has a functional indication.
Is it for me?
Heavy or drooping upper eyelids.
Bags under the eyes.
Anyone who wants to look rested without a full facelift.
What you should know
How it is done, how to care for it, and what to expect.
General information so you arrive at your consultation with the right questions. Your plan is defined during the consultation.
Technique
Upper: removal of skin and, if needed, fat pads.
Lower: transconjunctival or subciliary approach with fat repositioning.
Local anesthesia with sedation in most cases.
Aftercare
Cold compresses for 48 hours.
No makeup or contact lenses for 10 days.
Sunglasses and sun protection for a month.
Results and how long they last
Bruising for 7 to 10 days; result from the second week.
Risks and how they are reduced
Temporary dry eye, minor asymmetries and, infrequently, difficulty closing the eye completely.
Step by step
Recovery path: Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)
Day 1
Cold compresses; head elevated.
Week 1
Sutures removed; bruising fading.
Month 1
Rested look; no contact lenses for 2 weeks.
Month 3
Result stable for many years.
Approximate timelines. Your exact path depends on your case, the technique and how your body heals. Results vary.
Real cases
Results from Dr. Méndez's patients.
Real photographs shared with permission and faces covered, comparable with a before-and-after slider.
