Lower Eyelid Lift In Miami, FL

A lower eyelid lift, or lower blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure that addresses under-eye bags, puffiness, and loose lower lid skin. Dr. Pazmiño repositions the fat that causes bulging and tightens loose skin so that the area beneath your eyes looks smoother and less tired.

Dr. Pazmiño uses one of two approaches. A transconjunctival incision is made on the inside of the lower lid, leaving no visible external scar, and is often well suited to patients whose main concern is fat. An incision just below the lash line also allows him to remove excess skin and heals into a fine, discreet line.

Dr. Pazmiño offers both the transconjunctival and below-the-lash-line approach, and he chooses based on your anatomy and what you hope to achieve. If you have little excess skin, the transconjunctival approach works very well. If you have loose skin, an incision just below the lash line lets him remove it effectively, and he then supports the lower lid with a canthopexy, which tightens the outer corner of the eyelid.

Instead of removing your under-eye fat, he repositions it to smooth bags and soften hollows for a natural, rested look.

• He uses picture morphing during your consultation to help you visualize a smoother, more rested under-eye area.
• He has practiced plastic surgery since 2003 and has performed more than 10,000 surgeries. Because many of those surgeries combine several procedures, they include more than 800 lower eyelid lift procedures.
• Certified and held to the highest standards: Dr. Pazmiño is a board-certified plastic surgeon, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and The Aesthetic Society (ASAPS).
• Trained at the best, and now training others: He graduated with honors from Harvard University and earned his medical degree with distinction from Baylor College of Medicine. He also completed his general and plastic surgery residency there and served as Chief Resident. Today he teaches the next generation of plastic surgeons as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Miami and the University of Pittsburgh.
• His peers have entrusted him with some of the most important roles in his specialty: As Associate Editor of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, the #1 scientific journal in aesthetic surgery, he helps decide which research and techniques reach plastic surgeons around the world. He brings that knowledge straight to your care.
• He helps write the safety rules other surgeons follow: He serves on the Board of Directors of The Aesthetic Foundation, where he is Treasurer and Co-Chair of the Scientific Research Committee. He is also Chair of The Aesthetic Society’s Patient Safety Committee. Closer to home, he serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors of the Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons. He helps set the standards surgeons follow across the country, and he follows them for you.
• Honored for keeping patients safe: He received the Tiffany Award from The Aesthetic Society and the Patient Safety Award from The Aesthetic Foundation.
• Hospital-level care: Your surgery takes place in a hospital or an accredited surgical facility, with dedicated nursing care and closer monitoring.
• A national leader who still makes time for you: Even with these national roles, Dr. Pazmiño takes the time to listen to your goals, explain every option, and care for you personally.