Our video series, In the OR, follows patients over the course of their plastic surgery journey—from the initial consultation with their surgeon to the operating room on the day of their procedure to the follow-up appointment where their results are revealed. In this installment, we’re taking you into the OR during lower eyelid surgery.
Eyelid surgery, aka blepharoplasty, can be done on the upper lids, to tighten and lift sagging skin, or on the lower lids, to remove under-eye bags. It’s a quick procedure that can be performed under local anesthesia, recovery is fairly easy, and patients report looking years younger after—all factors that go into its 94% Worth It Rating on RealSelf.
On the first episode, we meet 33-year-old Mariella. For the past four years, she has been considering a lower blepharoplasty to address her hereditary under-eye bags. After the recent passing of her mother, Mariella decided to do something for herself and booked the procedure with Beverly Hills, California, board-certified oculoplastic surgeon Dr. Mehryar (Ray) Taban. Watch as Dr. Taban consults with Mariella and explains what she can expect during and after surgery.
It’s the day of Mariella’s surgery. She opts for local anesthesia and remains awake as Dr. Taban performs her eyelid surgery while walking us through the entire process.
On episode three, Mariella returns to Dr. Taban’s office a week after her procedure. He removes the tape under her eyes to unveil her results. Watch to see her reaction and the final before and after photos.
