BLEPHAROPLASTY – EYELID SURGERY

A 69-year-old patient from Boca Raton came to our plastic surgery office in Fort Lauderdale for a consult about eyelid surgery. She wanted “a mild, barely visible improvement” in both upper and lower eyelids. She was in particular concerned about deep grooves between lower eyelids and cheeks.

Clinical evaluation demonstrated severe loss of skin elasticity due to aging and sun exposure and severe atrophy of facial fat tissue. We discussed full facial rejuvenation which would include face and neck lift, upper and lower eyelid surgery, fat grafting to multiple areas of the face, around the eyes and chemical peel. She decided to do “just eyelid surgery”.

Surgery was done in local anesthesia with mild perioral sedation in our office plastic surgery center in Ft. Lauderdale. Very conservative removal of skin from upper and lower eyelids was done. Fat deposits located above the tear trough were moved underneath the eyelid/cheek groove to fill and partially eliminate the groove. Lower eyelids were additionally tightened and elevated by means of canthopexy. Patient recovery was uneventful.

Image on the left is before eyelid surgery; image on the right is 6 months after upper and lower blepharoplasty, canthopexy and transposition of fat compartments around the eyes. No face/neck surgery nor skin rejuvenation was done at this point.

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.