Who is a candidate for blepharoplasty?
The preoperative assessment determines whether surgery is the right call and what type of correction is needed. Not every case requires the same approach or the same extent of correction.
Eyelid surgery that removes excess skin, fat, and bags from upper and lower eyelids to restore a fresh, rested, and youthful look.

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The skin on your eyelid is less than a millimeter thick. It's the thinnest skin on your body, the most exposed to constant movement, and it has far less collagen than anywhere else to fight off time. The result is predictable: excess skin on the upper eyelid that droops, herniated fat bags under the eye, and a permanently tired expression that no amount of sleep will fix.
Blepharoplasty in Bogotá is the surgery that addresses this for good. It doesn't stretch, doesn't alter your expression — it removes the tissue that doesn't belong and restores the natural anatomy of your eyelid. The result is a look that feels rested, fresh, and true to how you actually feel.
At ALMO Clinic, we plan every blepharoplasty from the structure outward: we evaluate whether you need upper, lower, or full correction, and whether the CO2 laser technique offers real advantages for your case. There's no one-size-fits-all protocol — there's a procedure designed around your anatomy.
Most patients come in focused on one specific thing: the bags under their eyes, the heavy upper lid, the wrinkles at the corners. Sometimes that's exactly what needs to be addressed. But often, a drooping upper eyelid goes hand in hand with lowered brows that make things worse, or lower bags coexist with structural dark circles that need a different approach.
The preoperative assessment looks at the full picture: brow position, degree of excess skin, volume and distribution of herniated fat, eyelid muscle tone, and the relationship between the eye and the rest of the face. We don't plan isolated corrections — we plan a look that fits your face.
"The patient who comes in asking to 'get rid of the bags' often also has excess skin on the upper eyelid they hadn't noticed. Once we show them the full analysis, the conversation shifts. The result they're after almost always requires a broader look at the whole periocular area." — Dr. Óscar Barón, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon SCCP.I want an eyelid evaluation

Understanding the real limits of the procedure is part of the planning process. There are no miracle results — there are corrections that are possible based on your eyelid anatomy.
| Correction | Blepharoplasty can achieve | The real limit |
|---|---|---|
| Upper excess skin | Yes — removes redundant tissue and opens up the eye | If brows are severely lowered, a brow lift may also be needed |
| Lower fat bags | Yes — permanently removes or redistributes herniated fat | Dark circles from pigmentation or deep volume loss require additional treatments |
| Drooping eyelid (ptosis) | Yes — the only definitive solution for true eyelid ptosis | Severe muscle ptosis may require additional levator muscle reinforcement |
| Eyelid asymmetry | Yes — corrects visible differences between both eyelids | Minor residual asymmetries are normal in any face |
| Reduced visual field | Yes — in ptosis cases that limit peripheral vision | Requires prior clinical documentation for possible insurance coverage |
Blepharoplasty looks straightforward from the outside. On the inside, it's one of the most technically demanding procedures in terms of design: a margin of a few millimeters determines whether the result looks natural or artificial. These are the elements that matter most:
The upper eyelid incision sits in the existing natural fold. In women, that fold is typically 8 to 10 mm above the lash line; in men, it's lower. Respecting that position is what makes the result look natural six months later.
Removing too much skin produces a "surprised eye" look or makes it hard to fully close your eyes while sleeping. The surgeon determines the minimum needed to achieve the desired effect with a safety margin.
In the lower eyelid, removing all the fat can produce a gaunt look over time. The current approach is to redistribute it toward the tear trough to naturally fill the eyelid-to-cheek transition.
The CO2 laser replaces the scalpel — it cuts and coagulates in the same stroke, reduces intraoperative bleeding, and improves periocular skin texture. It's not always necessary: the surgeon recommends it when anatomy and skin type justify it.

The preoperative assessment determines whether surgery is the right call and what type of correction is needed. Not every case requires the same approach or the same extent of correction.
Upper eyelid with redundant skin that droops over the lashes or reduces the eye opening, and lower fat bags that stay the same regardless of how much you sleep. The criteria is the condition of the eyelid, not the patient's age.
Patients who look tired or older than their actual age because of the eye area, even though the rest of their face looks fine. When concealer and sleep no longer cut it, surgery is the logical next step.
The possible result depends on skin thickness, orbital bone structure, and brow position. A patient with realistic expectations — restoring their natural look, not transforming their face — gets results that last 8 to 12 years.
In the evaluation consultation, the surgeon analyzes your eyelid anatomy, determines what type of blepharoplasty fits your case, and explains exactly what to expect from the result. No commitment, no pressure.
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Non-surgical periocular treatments have a real place, but they're different tools with different outcomes. Juvelook improves skin quality, hydrates, and softens fine lines around the eyes. It works well for mild sagging or as a maintenance complement. It doesn't eliminate excess skin or structural fat bags.
AccuTite uses high-precision radiofrequency to tighten tissue in small areas like the eyelid — effective when sagging is mild and there's no real excess skin yet. Once that excess is visible or the bags are structural, blepharoplasty is the only definitive solution.
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