BLEPHAROPLASTY – EYELID SURGERY

A 28-years-old Australian came to our FT. Lauderdale plastic surgery office  for consultation regarding a groove bellow lower eyelids and “puffiness” of lower eyelids. This condition gets worse “when I have a few drinks or after having spicy, in particular Chinese meal”.  She stated that she had this condition possibly since her early teens.

On clinical presentation she demonstrated moderate groove (tear trough) separating cheeks from lower eyelid and mild fat bags underneath lower eyelid. This condition is most likely related in part to her weak (hypo plastic) cheek bones as well as lack of fat tissue in deep and superficial compartments of the cheek (left).

In local anesthesia with mild oral sedation (to decrease anxiety) we performed lower eyelid surgery trough a small incision placed inside the lower eyelid. Fat tissue that created mild bulging (bags) of the lower was distributed over cheek bone underneath the tear trough groove.  Small amount of fat grafts was harvested from her lower abdomen and injected into deep and superficial fat compartments of the cheeks to augment cheeks and eliminate  the groove entirely (right).  In a young person like this fat grating needs to be repeated every 2 years. A small cheek implant could have improved this condition as well.

Before lower eyelid surgery and fat grafts (left); 1.5 years after lower blepharoplasty (transconjuctival) and cheek augmentation with fat grafts  (right).

Liam Smith

I am a lifelong Fort Lauderdale local with deep roots in South Florida and a genuine understanding of the communities, lifestyles, and expectations that shape this area. Having lived and worked here for decades, I bring firsthand knowledge of Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods, coastal living, seasonal trends, and the aesthetic priorities common among residents and visitors alike.

As the content writer for Dr. Zoran Potparic, I specialise in creating clear, accurate, and patient focused blog content that reflects both local insight and medical credibility. I work closely with the plastic surgery field to ensure every article is grounded in trusted medical information, current best practices, and real patient concerns. My writing prioritises education over hype, helping readers understand procedures, recovery timelines, safety considerations, and realistic outcomes.