Lower blepharoplasty is surgery of the lower eyelids. It removes or repositions the fat that creates puffiness, softens the hollow groove known as the tear trough, and tightens loose skin when needed. Done well, it removes years from the face without changing the shape of your eyes.
Consider it if you have:
Younger patients with mild hollowing sometimes do better with filler or fat grafting. Dr. Goel will tell you honestly whether surgery is the right tool.
When no skin needs removal, Dr. Goel operates from inside the eyelid, leaving no visible scar at all. When skin is loose, a fine incision hides just below the lash line. Rather than simply removing fat, he often repositions it into the hollow, which smooths the whole under-eye in one move. This modern approach prevents the hollowed-out look older techniques caused.
Bruising and swelling last about one to two weeks. Most patients return to work in 7 to 10 days. The under-eye area continues refining for several weeks as swelling fully resolves.
Lower lid surgery is among the most technique-sensitive procedures in facial surgery. Dr. Goel's training at USC's Keck School of Medicine and as Chief Resident at UC Irvine built the precision this operation demands.
No. Dr. Goel preserves the natural shape and support of the lower lid. That is a core goal of his technique.
If only fat needs treatment, the incision hides inside the lid with no external scar. If skin is removed, the scar sits invisibly under the lashes.
Typically 10 years or more. The fat that caused the bags rarely returns.
Retire the concealer. Request a lower blepharoplasty consultation with Dr. Goel in Beverly Hills.
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