Patient Background:
The patient, a 46-year-old female executive from Chicago, was concerned about signs of aging around her eyes, including under-eye puffiness and sagging upper eyelids. These features made her appear tired and older than she felt. Her primary goal was to achieve a refreshed, youthful appearance without looking overdone — subtle enough that her colleagues wouldn't notice she'd had surgery.

Procedure:
Dr. Dhaval Patel performed a comprehensive blepharoplasty, addressing both the upper and lower eyelids. The upper lids were corrected by removing excess skin and repositioning fat to restore a natural crease. The lower eyelids underwent transconjunctival fat removal and skin tightening to eliminate puffiness and fine wrinkles.

Results:

• Significant reduction in under-eye bags and shadowing

• Upper lids lifted and reshaped for a more open, feminine look

• Smoother under-eye skin with enhanced midface harmony

• Discreet incisions with no visible scarring after 6 weeks

• Back to social activities in just 10 days

Patient Feedback:

“I finally look as vibrant as I feel inside. The team at Chicago Institute of Plastic Surgery understood exactly what I wanted — a subtle lift that brought my confidence back. Everyone keeps saying I look ‘well rested,’ and that’s exactly what I was hoping for.”