Eye Lift Surgery

Expression is contained within the eyes. Surprise, sadness, skepticism, intrigue, euphoria are
each communicated through the eyes. As the eyelids age, they cause the eyes to become
expressionless. They only communicate that one is tired or worn, whether or not this is
actually the case. In the interest of regaining youth, an eyelid lift is not just a cosmetic
procedure—it is a reflection of how you actually feel.

Droopy upper eyelids are the results of excess sagging eyelid skin, and can make you look
tired, sad or older. The lower eyelids become puffy and bags develop with age due to prolapse
of fat underneath the eyes. These changes often contribute to a worn look.

As in other facial rejuvenation surgeries, pre-surgical marking of the incisions are extremely
important. In Cuenca, Dr. Víctor Astudillo places special emphasis on preoperative “marking”
to ensure that the incision remains in the eyelid groove in such a way that the scar will be
imperceptible just months after the surgery. After an accurate marking of the incision line in
the eyelid groove, as well as measurements of the amount of skin to be removed, the excess
skin and fat pads are subsequently removed or repositioned.

Some patients choose to also eliminate wrinkles from the Glabella (the area between the
eyebrows). This procedure goes through the same incision to weaken the corrugator muscles,
therefore producing a «permanent Botox» effect.

For lower eyelid surgery, Dr. Victor Astudillo utilizes the innovative «NO TOUCH» technique
developed by the American doctor Glenn Jelks, who is known worldwide for his periocular and
eyelid surgeries.

Dr. Victor Astudillo’s mastery of this technique allows him to avoid artificial results such as
skeletonized and overly open eyes. He ensures that the orbicularis oculi muscle is not
traumatized or traversed, which means that his patients do not experience the appearance of
a so-called “eye round” that can be seen after classic blepharoplasty techniques.

In our eyelid surgeries we eliminate fat pads without leaving a scar by working inside the eyelid
through the pink tissue (called conjunctiva). In doing so, we avoid cutting the muscle that
moves the lower eyelid. This preserves the natural setting of the eyelid. Also in this technique,
we correct the tear trough (the distinct junction between the eyelid and the chick), by
repositioning the orbicularis muscle of the eye and use a micro fat injection from the same
patient.

If there is excess skin in the lower eyelid, it can be corrected with resurfacing using a
fractionated CO2 laser or applying the «Pinch» technique, in which the excess skin is removed
without touching the muscle.

If you want more information, you can find us at the LATINO clinic. Or contact our phone
0981498595.

Contact information:

Dr. Victor Astudillo , M.D.

AESTHETIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE PLASTIC SURGEON
stimaplasticsurgery@gmail.com