What is the Location of the Scars for a Lower Blepharoplasty and How Noticeable are They?

The placement of incisions is a common concern with most patients, but fortunately the lower eyelid is an area that usually heals wonderfully so that a scar cannot be seen.  For many lower lid procedures, the incision lies inside the lower lid, and is usually held together by one suture that dissolves.  When the incision is outside the eyelid, it is placed just below the lash line, and if it is performed correctly, that incision virtually disappears over time.  If you have any other questions or concerns be sure to see a board certified facial plastic or plastic surgeon

Blepharoplasty incisions are usually placed right below the lash line.  They typically heal very well and seldom are perceptable long term.  Sometimes, the incision can be placed in them pink portion of the lower eyelid to remove excess fat when excess skin is not the issue.  These incisions heal very well also.

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There are a number of ways to make incisions for the lower eyelids. It really depends on what is being treated. If you have good skin and only bags, I prefer a completely hidden incision inside the eyelid called transconjunctival. An alternative that adresses extra skin can be added or substituted that is made right below the lower eyelashes. This incision heals quite well and should be barely visible once it heals, and then only to the trained eye.

Incisions are typically inside the lid (transconjunctival) or under the lashes (subcilliary)

Both are well concealed. The difference in choice depends on surgeon and complexity of operation. 

Lower eyelid procedures are some of the most rewarding facial plastic procedures that exist. Patients are almost universally happy with their results. 

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The reason you cannot find pix of scars from lower eyelid blepharoplasty is because they are non-existent. No matter your complexion or propensity for visible scarring, lower eyelid scars are nearly always undetected by several weeks after surgery.

The goal is inconspicuous scars after eyelid surgery.  A properly done infracillary incision will blend with the shadow created by the lower eyelashes.  This means that you will only see these incisions in the immediate post op period.  If you do find after photos that exhibit these scars, I would advise steering clear of such a surgeon.