Blepharoplasty, also known as eyelid operation, is a surgery that seeks to reverse the drooping of the eyelids and may involve removing excess skin, fat and muscle. The latter are usually the reason why the look acquires an aged and tired look.
Over time, the eyelids stretch and the muscles that support them lose firmness. This is why an excess of fat can accumulate in the upper and lower part of the eyelids, causing sagging eyebrows, drooping of the upper eyelids and bags in the lower part of the eyes.
Laser blepharoplasty without surgery
He Dr. Ricardo Hoogstra developed in 1995 a technique that rejuvenates the eyelids using laser technology without surgery, which does not leave scars and does not remove skin. This avoids the unnatural results and complications of conventional surgeries.
SAcar skin of the upper eyelid generates in most patients a drop in the eyebrows, creating a sad, tired and aged look. Eliminate excess Skin and scarring on the lower eyelids produces in many patients functional and unsightly deformations.
Blepharoplasty before and after
Photos
These are the comparative photos with results before and after some patients who have had a blepharoplasty in our medical centers.
Videos
Patient experiences after having performed a eyelid surgery laser and comparison.
Blepharoplasty definitive results
Consists in remove bags from lower eyelids through an incision in the conjunctiva, and on the other hand, that of the upper eyelids Through a small incision in the inner corner of the upper eyelid, it does not require suturing.
Pixel laser for transconjunctival eyelid surgery
Skin rejuvenation is performed with a fractional micro carbon dioxide laser (Pixel) . This tool has a skin analyzer that allows us to adapt the parameter to each type of skin. Transconjunctival laser-assisted blepharoplasty prevents drying of the skin and many of the unwanted effects seen with the conventional technique. This laser-assisted intervention rejuvenates the eyelids, preserving normal anatomy and leaving a natural, youthful look and without surgical stigmas.
Opinions and experiences
Why do patients prefer this technique? Very simple, recovery is much faster and less painful because:
- Leaves no scars.
- It does not damage muscle structures like the conventional technique does.
- Always natural result.
- Less edema.
- Fewer bruises.
- Quick labor and social reintegration.
- It does not lower the position of the eyebrows as the conventional technique does.
- Rejuvenates the expression of the gaze.
Alexandra Pedroza
2 weeks ago I had the opportunity to undergo surgery for the second time, I had a forehead lift-endoscopy and the first time was in 2019, it was a blepharoplasty, they removed the fat from my eyelids. Due to the pandemic, it was only possible for me to return this year. Dr. Hoogstra's way of working is incredible! You remain as if nothing had happened. It didn't hurt at all, I didn't take a single analgesic for the pain, I didn't have any pain and the recovery was very fast. It is worth traveling from the United States for the second time. Since the security of not taking any risks and of looking good is guaranteed. I tried to take a friend with me who wanted to have a face and neck lift and my friend didn't want to go, she went to Cancun Mexico, because it was cheaper for her. They left her with facial paralysis on the entire left side of her face. Dr. Hoogstra takes care of you and treats you as if you were his family. And his work team is fantastic. Very attentive girls. Josefina, Lucia, José Luis, thank you, even the lady who was bringing coffee to my husband. I do not remember his name . She is in charge of caring for the patients' families. And he helped me get dressed. Very grateful to all of you. A piece of advice to all people who want to have facial beautification. Please see him with a doctor who is highly trained. It is not easy to travel to Argentina from Texas, United States. But the effort is worth it since I put myself in the hands of an eminence in surgery Dr. Ricardo Hoogstra.🤗🤗🤗🤗
Alexandra Pedroza
[:es]Hifu[:]
[:es]Muy detallista, amable y profesional la doctora Carolina Stella, me realizó ultrasonido micro y macro focalizado en párpados.[:]
Barbara Cattáneo
[:es]Eyelids[:]
[:es]Me atendió el Dr. Hoogstra, me operó los párpados. Quedé muy conforme, lo recomiendo.[:]
Gabriela Basaldella
[:es]Upper eyelid blepharoplasty[:]
[:es]Me realicé una blefaroplastia en párpados superiores. Debo decir que lógicamente en la previa a la decisión de someterme a dicho procedimiento, mis inquietudes fueron escuchadas y pausadamente me encaminé hacia la cirugía en manos del Dr. Hoogstra. La técnica es excelente, no tuve molestias, cumpliendo las pautas del pre y post quirúrgico.[:]
Marta Alicia Pérez
[:es]Eyelid surgery[:]
[:es]Excelente atención. Me realicé una cirugía de párpados con el Doctor, lo recomiendo.[:]
María Luján Guidi
[:es]Eyelid surgery and liposuction[:]
[:es]Me hice una blefaroplastía y quedé excelente. Sin cicatriz y además el trato del doctor super profesional. Luego regresé por una liposucción de piernas y abdomen y también los resultados son maravillosos. Todo es de calidad y super profesional. El doctor siempre te quita las dudas y el post operatorio fue muy fácil de llevar. ¡Siempre voy a volver![:]
Natalia Givonetti
[:es]Liposculpture and eyelids[:]
[:es]Me hice una lipo de abdomen y un levantamiento de cejas y párpados y estoy muy feliz de haberme animado, el Doctor Hoogstra me da mucha confianza y la recuperación es rápida, sin dolor y recién van 2 semanas de la cirugía pero los cambios ya se notan y son totalmente naturales.[:]
Graciela Castellani
[:es]Eyelid surgery without scars[:]
[:es]Estoy muy feliz con los resultados en los tratamientos. Muy buena atención.[:]
Maria Ester Duarte
[:es]Eyelid surgery without scars[:]
[:es]Me realizó el Dr. Hoogstra una blefaroplastía en ambos párpados, en pocos días era otra persona, con una mirada mas brillante. Gracias Doctor.[:]
Maria Teresa Rodriguez
[:es]Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty and CO2 Laser[:en]CO2 Transconjunctival and Laser Blepharoplasty[:]
[:es]Todo excelente, estoy muy conforme. Felicitaciones![:en]All excellent, I am very satisfied. Congratulations![:]
Mario Vazquez
[:es]A Great Experience!![:en]A Great Experience![:]
[:es]Soy de Fort Worth, Texas y tengo 53 años. Por muchos años deseé quitarme las bolsas de mis párpados inferiores, una mirada más juvenil y retirarme la papada, pero me asustaban las cirugías tradicionales que te retiran piel y pueda cambiar la mirada natural del rostro. Luego de buscar y buscar alternativas tuve la suerte[:en]I am from Fort Worth, Texas and I am 53 years old. For many years I wanted to take off my lower eyelid bags, a more youthful look and remove the double chin, but I was scared of traditional surgeries that remove skin and I can change the natural look on my face. After searching and searching for alternatives I was lucky[:]
Elena
[:es]Eyelid surgery without scars with Laser and stain treatment[:en]Eyelid surgery without scars with Laser and stain treatment[:]
[:es]Mi llegada a México fue sin contratiempos, todo en orden me he sentido muy bien, solo un poco de ardor ocasional en los ojos. La verdad es que estoy muy agradecido y muy contento por los resultados de la cirugía, los resultados son mas que notables, estoy super feliz con mi nueva apariencia. De verdad[:en]My arrival in Mexico was smooth, everything in order I felt very good, just a little occasional burning in my eyes. The truth is that I am very grateful and very happy for the results of the surgery, the results are more than remarkable, I am super happy with my new appearance. Really[:]
Jorge Gomez
[:es]Eyelid Surgery with Laser[:en]Eyelid Surgery with Laser[:]
[:es]La cirugía fue fantástica. El pos-operatorio fue más complicado para mí porque no hice reposo ninguno, me moví como si no tuviera nada, eso me hizo tardar un poco más la recuperación pero fue perfecta. Todas las personas me dicen que bien tenes los ojos! que bien que estas! y yo los veo mucho mejor.[:en]The surgery was fantastic. The postoperative was more complicated for me because I did not rest any, I moved as if I had nothing, that made me take a little longer recovery but it was perfect. All people tell me how well you have eyes! how good you are! and I see them much better.[:]
Yesterday
[:es]Eyelid rejuvenation with CO2 laser[:en]Eyelid rejuvenation with CO2 laser[:]
[:es]El Dr. Hoogstra me realizo solamente láser de los párpados superiores e inferiores. No me realizo cirugía. Me colocaron crema anestésica una hora antes. Solo sentí una pequeña molestia durante el tratamiento, luego un pequeño ardor. Retorne a mis actividades a los cuatro días. Note mayor suavidad, tersura y sensación de piel fresca. Uso menos[:en]Dr. Hoogstra only performed laser of the upper and lower eyelids. I don’t have surgery. I had an anesthetic cream an hour before. I only felt a little discomfort during the treatment, then a small burning. I returned to my activities after four days. Note greater softness, smoothness and fresh skin sensation.[:]
Beatríz M
[:es]Endoscopic Lifting – Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty – CO2 Laser[:en]Endoscopic Lifting – Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty – CO2 Laser[:]
[:es]El Dr. Ricardo Hoogstra me explico que el exceso de piel del párpado superior se debía a un descenso de la frente. Me propuso realizar un procedimiento. Lifting Endoscópico, Blefaroplastia transconjuntival y láser de dióxido de carbono Pan Facial. Durante el tratamiento estuve sedada y no sentí nada, salvo por un pequeño ardorcito que cuando[:en]Dr. Ricardo Hoogstra explained to me that the excess skin of the upper eyelid was due to a lowering of the forehead. He proposed to perform a procedure. Endoscopic Lifting, transconjunctival blepharoplasty and carbon dioxide laser Pan Facial.[:]
Graciela A
[:es]Laser lipo, eyelid and nose surgery[:en]Laser lipo, eyelid and nose surgery[:]
[:es]Hola dr. Hoogstra, Me siento la mujer mas afortunada del planeta por haber tenido el privilegio de conocerlo y ser su paciente. Gracias por su amabilidad, ética y profesionalismo. Mil gracias de nuevo por todo lo que ha hecho por mi y por sus valiosas recomendaciones. Ahora me siento una mujer bella y segura.. Cariños[:en]Hi dr. Hoogstra, I feel the luckiest woman on the planet for having had the privilege of knowing him and being his patient. Thank you for your kindness, ethics and professionalism. Thank you again for everything you have done for me and for your valuable recommendations. Now I feel a beautiful and confident woman.[:]
Veronica
[:es]Carbon Dioxide Laser[:en]Carbon Dioxide Laser[:]
[:es]Hola Doctor, Todos los días cuando me miro al espejo veo los fabulosos resultados del láser en mis párpados y me da mucha satisfacción, por eso hace tiempo que quiero contártelo. Al principio los cambios no fueron tan grandes pero los efectos siguen de manera lenta y sin pausa. Gracias y ya nos estaremos viendo[:en]Hello Doctor, Every day when I look in the mirror I see the fabulous results of the laser on my eyelids and it gives me a lot of satisfaction, that’s why I have wanted to tell you for a long time. At first the changes were not so great but the effects continue slowly and without pause. Thanks and we’ll be seeing each other[:]
Maria Susana
[:es]Eyelid surgery without scars with Laser and stain treatment[:en]Eyelid surgery without scars with Laser and stain treatment[:]
[:es]Mi llegada a México fue sin contratiempos, todo en orden me he sentido muy bien, solo un poco de ardor ocasional en los ojos. La verdad es que estoy muy agradecido y muy contento por los resultados de la cirugía, los resultados son mas que notables, estoy super feliz con mi nueva apariencia.[:en]My arrival in Mexico was smooth, everything in order I felt very good, just a little occasional burning in my eyes. The truth is that I am very grateful and very happy for the results of the surgery, the results are more than remarkable, I am super happy with my new appearance.[:]
Jorge Gomez
[:es]CO2 laser on the eyelids[:en]CO2 laser on the eyelids[:]
[:es]Quiero dejar mi opinión porque cuando algo sale bien también hay que decirlo. En mi caso el dr me practico un láser CO2 en los parpados sin blefaroplastia, porque cuento con poca grasa en mis párpados pero ya lucían cansados y caídos. El tratamiento duro 3 minutos como mucho, y tras lo cual durante 2[:en]I want to leave my opinion because when something goes well, it must also be said. In my case the dr practiced a CO2 laser in my eyelids without blepharoplasty, because I have low fat on my eyelids but they already looked tired and droopy. The treatment lasted 3 minutes at most, and after which for 2[:]
Soledad De Leon
Laser vs conventional blepharoplasty
The laser technique developed by Dr. Ricardo Hoogstra turns out to be much more effective than the traditional technique. At a recent congress in Rosario, Santa Fe province, Dr. Hoogstra explained the differences.Anesthesia
The intervention is performed with local anesthesia and sedation. The patient wakes up immediately after completing the procedure and retires to his home a few hours later. All interventions are performed with local anesthesia and sedation, which provides safety and comfort. Sedation is performed by the anesthesia manager at Hospital Fernández or another doctor on his team.
Duration of the procedure
The residence time in the Clinic is approximately 3 to 4 hours. The duration of procedure is approximately 30 minutes. Surgery and postoperative are not painful. This surgery, in addition to leaving no visible scars, produces fewer edema and bruising than traditional eyelid surgery. Patients traveling from the interior of the country or from abroad must be the day before surgery and may return 48 or 72 hours after surgery. Patients from all over the world travel to Argentina to undergo surgery with Dr. Ricardo Hoogstra.
Postoperative blepharoplasty
- Postoperative without pain. Some discomfort can be felt, both in the affected area and some conjunctivitis or dry eyes, but never pain.
- Without scar. Laser blepharoplasty does not require sutures or dressings, so there is no scar and recovery is instantaneous.
- Immediate results. You can resume normal activities the day after surgery. The definitive results of blepharoplasty are visible practically from the first moment, so that a few days after eyelid surgery the patient can check his new appearance and return to normal life as normal.
Surgery of droopy eyelids before and after
It is very important that you take a few minutes and see them. You are wanting to have nothing more and nothing less than your eyelids, the central elements of facial beauty, the expression of the gaze and vital elements for the occlusion and protection of your eyes.
Eyelid surgery prices
The cost of it is u$d 3,000 (VAT not included). The value of the query is U$D 100 . If you decide to carry out the treatment, this value will be deducted from the total amount.
Procedures facilities and security
In addition to having state-of-the-art medical equipment, we have a complete surgical unit and recovery and hospitalization rooms. The modern surgical room It is equipped with high-level technology and assisted by nurses and instructors specialized in this type of intervention.
The clinic has the approval of the Secretary of Public Health.
Doubts and queries
If you have any medical questions, send an email to
[email protected] . In this mail Only medical consultations will be received. Inquiries about shifts, payments and administrative issues are not attended.
If you have questions about the amount of the surgery You can send an email [email protected] Or by WhatsApp: 0054 9 11 5037 9821
To coordinate operative dates send mail to Josefina Nuñez [email protected] or a whatsapp 005491169459535
By phone on Monday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the following telephone numbers.
- 0054 11 4 901 6690
- 0054 11 4 904 3434
- 0054 11 4 904 0880
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Reference links
Agramonte Centelles, I., Rodríguez Salinas, G., Hernández Sánchez, Y., Oduardo, D., & Danieyis, M. (2013). Blepharoplasty surgery by conventional technique versus CO2 laser. Cuban Journal of Ophthalmology, 26(3), 390-398
Hoogstra, R., & Paiva, C. (1998). Transconjunctival blepharoplasty and Laser resurfacing. Rev. argent. cir. plast, 4 (1), 2-7.
Baker, SS, Muenzler, WS, Small, RG, & Leonard, JE (1984). Carbon dioxide laser blepharoplasty. Ophthalmology, 91(3), 238-244.
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