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Lower Blepharoplasty
Lower eyelid surgery, refined and refreshed.
Lower Blepharoplasty in Minnesota
A scarless approach with microfat grafting and CO2 laser skin resurfacing to comprehensively address the lower eyelid.
A Considered Approach
Lower Blepharoplasty: The under-eye, addressed as a whole.
Rather than treating under-eye bags with skin removal alone, Dr. Luck's lower blepharoplasty technique addresses volume, contour, and skin quality together — restoring a smoother transition between the lower lid and cheek rather than leaving a hollowed or over-tightened look.
The Technique
Three Principles behind Every Lower Blepharoplasty.
Every lower blepharoplasty Dr. Luck performs includes the same three components:
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Transconjunctival Approach
The incision is placed inside the lower eyelid, leaving no visible external scar.
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Microfat Grafting
Small amounts of the patient's own fat are used to restore volume and smooth the transition between the lower lid and cheek, addressing hollowing rather than just removing tissue.
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CO2 Laser Resurfacing
Crepey lower-eyelid skin is treated with deep CO2 laser resurfacing during the same procedure, improving skin texture and tightness.
Before & After
Before & After Results, shown with discretion.
Gallery
A selection of patients who have generously allowed their results to be shared. Our full gallery is reviewed privately during consultation.
Photos are shared with patient consent. Individual results vary; a full private gallery is reviewed during consultation.
Inside the Procedure
Your Lower Blepharoplasty, From first conversation, to final follow-up.
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Consultation
A private consultation to evaluate eyelid skin, fat, and overall upper-face balance.
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Pre-Operative
Health optimization and a detailed surgical plan.
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Surgery Day
Performed at a fully accredited ambulatory surgery center adjacent to the practice's Burnsville location; the procedure generally takes about one hour.
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Recovery
Rest during the first days, with follow-up check-ins as swelling and soreness resolve.
Inside the Procedure
Is lower blepharoplasty right for you?
The honest answer is: sometimes, and sometimes not. Below is a starting framework — the final answer comes from a real conversation.
Often a Good Fit
Under-eye bags or hollowing
Crepey or crinkled lower eyelid skin
Generally healthy
Worth Discussing First
Concerns limited to upper-lid heaviness (may need upper blepharoplasty instead or in addition)
Surgery is a quiet art. The best results don't announce themselves; they simply look right.
Dr. John Luck
Recovery Timeline
What to expect after Lower Blepharoplasty.
Advanced techniques and intraoperative nerve blocking minimize discomfort and accelerate your return to daily life.
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Days 1–2
Soreness, tenderness, swelling, and light sensitivity; rest is key.
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First Week
Swelling and bruising steadily improve.
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Weeks 2–3
Most patients feel comfortable in social settings.
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Month 1
Continued subtle refinement.
Enhance Your Results
Procedures frequently combined with Lower Blepharoplasty.
Many patients choose to combine procedures for a more harmonious and comprehensive outcome.
Begin the Conversation
Schedule a private Lower Blepharoplasty consultation.
Ninety unhurried minutes with Dr. Luck, in a setting designed for real conversation. No pressure — only a plan.
Common Questions
Lower Blepharoplasty: Answered with candor.
Will there be a visible scar?
No, the transconjunctival incision is placed inside the lower eyelid, so there's no visible external scar.
Why is fat grafting included?
Microfat grafting restores volume and smooths the transition between the lower lid and cheek, addressing hollowing rather than just removing tissue, for a more natural result.
Why is laser resurfacing included?
Skin quality, not just volume, contributes to a crepey under-eye appearance. CO2 laser resurfacing is performed during the same procedure to improve texture and tightness.