Blepharoplasty in Medellín

What blepharoplasty is

Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, removes the excess skin and fat that make the eyes look tired or heavy. It treats the upper lids, the lower lids, or both. It does not change the shape of your eyes or lift your brows, and it is often combined with a facelift or brow lift for a complete refresh.

Upper vs lower

An upper blepharoplasty removes the hood of skin that sags onto the lashes and can even limit the field of vision. A lower blepharoplasty smooths the bags and puffiness under the eyes, usually by repositioning the fat rather than removing it. Dr. Franco tells patients which one they actually need, and many need only the upper lids.

Who it's for

Good candidates have drooping upper lids, under-eye bags, or a tired look that is structural rather than just a matter of skin quality. If the heaviness is in the brows rather than the lids, a brow lift is the right procedure instead. Blepharoplasty works for both men and women, often starting in the forties.

How it's performed

Upper lid surgery takes about an hour and is done under local anesthesia with light sedation. The incision hides in the natural crease of the eyelid. Lower lid surgery can be done through the inside of the lid, which leaves no visible scar, or through a fine line just below the lashes. Stitches come out within a week.

Recovery

Expect swelling and some bruising around the eyes for one to two weeks. You should sleep with your head elevated and avoid straining, bending, or heavy lifting for the first week. Most people can return to work in about a week and fly home after seven to ten days. The final result settles over a few months.

Cost

An upper blepharoplasty in Medellín runs from about $1,200 to $2,000, a fraction of the $4,000 to $6,000 the same procedure typically costs in the United States. Upper and lower lids together cost more. Your written quote covers the surgeon's fee, anesthesia, the facility, and follow-up visits.

Why Medellín and Dr. Franco

Dr. Franco is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Colombia, registered with ReTHUS, with more than fifteen years in facial surgery. Eyelid surgery is one of the most common facial procedures he performs, and Medellín's mild weather and short flights make a one-week recovery trip straightforward.

Results

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Related pages

• Facelift in Medellín: the full overview
• Brow lift
• Upper eyelid surgery in Colombia
• Facelift recovery timeline

Next steps

Send three photos from the front and one from each side, plus a close photo with your eyes relaxed. Dr. Franco will tell you whether your eyes need upper lids, lower lids, or a brow lift instead.