Dr. Cory Bovenzi is an expert when it comes to facial procedures like lower eyelid surgery, also known as lower blepharoplasty or eye bag surgery. This procedure reduces lower-eyelid puffiness and sagging, revitalizing the eyes. Dr. Bovenzi performs lower eyelid surgery at our Denver office, conveniently located near hotels like DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver Tech Center, The Inverness Denver, Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center, and Denver Marriott Tech Center. Out-of-state patients typically fly into Centennial Airport, which is quite close to our office.
Dr. Bovenzi frequently combines lower blepharoplasty with facial fat grafting. This option transfers fat from the abdomen or thighs to the contour between the cheek and the lower eyelid. The fat fills in deep tear troughs, smoothing out the area for a revitalized look.
Laser resurfacing can also be paired with lower blepharoplasty. This combination provides enhanced anti-wrinkle results beneath the eyes.
During lower eyelid surgery from Dr. Bovenzi, patients are under twilight anesthesia. Surgery typically takes less than an hour. The doctor creates incisions either inside the lower eyelid (transconjunctival approach) or just under the eyelashes (transcutaneous approach with a skin pinch). He then removes excess skin or bulging fat as required.
Indications: Under Eye Bags, Wrinkled Under Eye Skin
Anesthesia: Twilight
Surgery Type: Outpatient
Surgery time: 1 hour (often less)
Downtime: 1.5-2 weeks
Removal of Stitches: N/A, all sutures dissolve over 1 week
Technique: Removal of excess fat of the lower eyelid via an incision hidden on the inside of the lower eyelid (transconjunctival approach), removal of excess skin of the lower eyelid via an incision just underneath the eyelashes (skin pinch approach).
Complementary Procedures: Fat Transfer (aka Liposculture) can be very helpful to help smooth the contour between the lower eyelid and cheek. Laser resurfacing can be performed to help further tighten wrinkled skin in the undereye area.
Lower blepharoplasty is often a suitable option for men and women experiencing noticeable bagginess beneath the eyes, particularly if it’s affecting their confidence or causing them to look tired. Not everyone dealing with under-eye concerns will require lower blepharoplasty, but it can be a highly effective solution for those experiencing persistent puffiness or sagging skin. You may be an excellent candidate if creams or noninvasive treatments haven’t delivered the desired improvements and you’re seeking a longer-lasting fix. To be considered an ideal candidate, you should have good skin elasticity, no serious eye conditions, and a stable health profile.
At Smith Cosmetic Surgery & Medical Aesthetic Center in Denver, we focus on creating natural-looking results that rejuvenate the eye area without appearing “overdone.” Before recommending a lower blepharoplasty, Dr. Bonvenzi performs a thorough evaluation to ensure your skin condition, facial structure, and overall health support the best possible outcome. This personalized approach helps determine if a lower eyelid lift is right for you, taking into account your expectations and lifestyle to ensure a successful, satisfying transformation.
Dr. Cory Bovenzi’s experience, skill, and renown in the field of facial plastic surgery make him the best doctor for blepharoplasty in Denver. Dr. Bovenzi is board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (ABOHNS) and the American Board of Medical Specialties. He has performed over 5,000 facial procedures.
Because of Dr. Bovenzi’s facial plastic surgery expertise, numerous national medical conventions have chosen him to deliver educational lectures on the subject. He has authored several articles for medical journals, including a well-known piece on tranexamic acid, a medication that is now the standard of care for many facial procedures.
Dr. Bovenzi’s road to surgical mastery began at Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson Hospital. After graduating in the top 1% of his class, he completed his residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
After his residency, he was selected for a prestigious fellowship at Emory University’s School of Medicine in Atlanta. There, he further advanced his training in the art of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Now, Dr. Bovenzi is the surgeon that other surgeons choose for their most complex facial plastic surgery cases. He is licensed in Colorado, Georgia, and Pennsylvania, and he has privileges at Porter Adventist Hospital in Denver and at Littleton Adventist Hospital in Littleton.
At Smith Cosmetic Surgery & Medical Aesthetic Center, not far from the beautiful Denver Botanic Gardens and Chessman Gardens, patients can enjoy the privacy of our office-based surgical suite.
Our suite is staffed with highly trained experts, comes equipped with the latest technology, and is accredited by the non-profit Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.
Because all of our recovery care is in house instead of at other facilities, patients can enjoy a comfortable and undisturbed recovery.
The cost of a lower blepharoplasty in Denver can be impacted by anesthesia fees, the techniques employed, other included procedures and total surgical time. If it’s a revision lower blepharoplasty procedure, this can also affect the price.
Lower eyelid surgery and many other procedures can be financed through CareCredit. We’ve partnered with this financing company to ensure that Denver patients can afford their procedures.
Before their lower blepharoplasty consultation with Dr. Bovenzi, Denver patients often grab coffee at one of the many coffee shops in the area, like The Weathervane Cafe, The Molecule Effect, Huckleberry Roasters, and Little Owl.
During your initial consultation at Smith Cosmetic Surgery & Medical Aesthetic Center in Denver, CO, Dr. Cory Bonvenzi will thoroughly review your goals for lower eyelid surgery and address any concerns you may have. He will carefully examine the skin and underlying structures around your eyes, checking for excess skin, fat pockets, or other factors that influence your surgical plan. Depending on your anatomy, Dr. Bonvenzi may recommend an upper blepharoplasty for a balanced, more harmonious outcome. He will also discuss every step of the process, from pre-surgery preparation—such as avoiding certain medications and smoking—to post-operative care, which might include managing swelling and scheduling follow-up visits.
Throughout the consultation, you are encouraged to ask questions so that you feel fully informed and confident before moving forward with your lower eyelid surgery.
Lower eyelid surgery recovery takes around a week and a half to two weeks. Patients will need to rest and take time off from work.
Patients may experience minor pain, discomfort, swelling, and bruising. To address swelling and bruising, patients should apply cold compresses and keep their head elevated at all times.
To avoid dryness, patients will need to apply eye drops or ointments. They must wear sunglasses, apply sunscreen to the lower eyelids, and wear glasses instead of contacts for a time.
When patients come in for follow-up appointments, Dr. Bovenzi will check on the status of their healing process. No stitch removal will be necessary, since dissolving sutures are used; these dissolve in around a week.
Though lower eyelid surgery complications are rare, patients should be aware of them. Potential complications of lower blepharoplasty include double vision, vision loss, infections, bleeding, and numbness. There is also a potential risk of skin discoloration, anesthesia-related complications, cysts in the skin, fat-tissue necrosis, and excessive removal of fat, skin, or muscle.
If you’re looking to refresh your appearance and address the signs of aging around your eyes, consider arranging a complimentary consultation for lower blepharoplasty with Dr. Bovenzi at Smith Cosmetic Surgery & Medical Aesthetic Center. Our Denver office, conveniently located near the South Suburban Golf Course and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, offers a warm, welcoming environment where your comfort and care come first. During your private consultation, Dr. Bovenzi will perform a thorough evaluation, listen to your aesthetic goals, and recommend a personalized treatment plan. Simply call 303-741-2211 or book your consultation online and take the first step toward a rejuvenated, more confident you.
Dr. Bovenzi, a facial plastic surgeon in Denver can effectively reverse the appearance of eye bags by performing lower blepharoplasty surgery. This gives the eyes a rejuvenated and fresh appearance.
During lower eyelid surgery, Dr. Bovenzi can create tiny incisions and then carefully remove excess sagging skin and excess bulging fat from the lower eyelids. He can also redistribute fat in order to ensure that the eyes do not develop a hollow appearance.
Just like upper eyelid surgery, lower eyelid surgery is not a painful procedure, especially when performed by an expert facial plastic surgeon like Dr. Bovenzi.
Dr. Bovenzi performs lower blepharoplasty under twilight anesthesia, and patients will be asleep for the duration of the procedure. During the surgery, they will feel no pain and will be very comfortable.
After the procedure, there may be a degree of pain or discomfort. However, after the first day of recovery, patients almost never need to take prescription pain-control medication. Instead, by this point, they typically only need Tylenol.
After Dr. Bovenzi performs your lower blepharoplasty in our Denver facility, you’ll notice a degree of temporary bruising and swelling. These issues are normal after eye bag surgery, and in about a week and a half to two weeks, they will ameliorate.
Eating salty foods, air travel, and hormones can all make post-surgical puffiness worse. Bruising and swelling can be reduced by keeping your head elevated and applying cold compresses.
During the first month of healing, you’ll need to avoid applying eye makeup and wearing contact lenses.
If an external incision is made (transcutaneous lower blepharoplasty), it will not take long to heal. Incisions are nearly invisible after a week or two of healing.
