What happens during an eyelid lift (blepharoplasty) surgery? Dr. Kotlus, a cosmetic and oculoplastic surgeon details the steps involved, including removal of extra eyelid skin and correction of eye bags. New techniques focus on preserving the fat around the eyes.

1. What happens
during an
eyelid lift

2. eyelid lift
(blepharoplasty)
is a surgery
that lifts the

3. eyelid lift
(blepharoplasty)
is a surgery
that lifts the upper lid
and/or lower lid

4. before
and after

5. measurement
and markings
Step 1.

6. excess skin is measured
and outlined
Step 1.

7. Step 1.
excess skin is measured
and outlined

8. Step 1.
fat bulges
are identified

9. Step 1.
Fatty areas
and hollowing
are marked

10. anesthetic
(numbing)
Step 2.

11. Step 3.
incisions
(with skin trimming)

12. Step 4.
fat sculpting
(removal)

13. Step 4.
or fat shifting
(to fill hollow zones)

14. before
and after

15. Step 5.
skin
closure
(with fine stitches)

16. Step 5.
5 days
30 days

17. Fat injections
Laser resurfacing
Brow lift
Botox
Skin care
Step 6.
other procedures
considered for harmony
& balance:

18. Step 6.
before
and after
Brow lift
and laser resurfacing

19. Step 6.
before
and after
Lower lid lift
and fat injections

20. Step 7. RECOVERY
1-2 weeks of
swelling/bruising
First 48 hours: cool
compresses (frozen peas)
applied

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