Lower Blepharoplasty*

$4,950

The procedure fee includes the surgical component and standard postoperative care. There is no additional costs.

The consultation fee is $250. Attendance at a consultation does not create any obligation to proceed with surgery. The consultation fee will be reimbursed if you proceed with surgery within three months of the consultation.

• Australian-trained medical practitioner with postgraduate training in cosmetic surgery
• Extensive experience in blepharoplasty procedures
• Focused clinical practice in cosmetic eyelid surgery

Fees and treatment options are discussed transparently during consultation.

 

 

Cosmetic Lower Eyelid Surgery (Lower Blepharoplasty, Eyebag Removal Surgery) – Dr Peter Kim

Blepharoplasty is a core area of Dr Kim’s clinical practice, with experience gained over many years performing cosmetic eyelid surgery. Suitability and expected outcomes are assessed during consultation, and individual results vary.

Procedure fee: $4,950. 

                                                                                    

Clinical photographs are provided to illustrate surgical changes. All images shown are before-and-after photographs of patients treated by Dr Peter Kim and are presented for informational purposes only.

 
Before and immediately after eyebag correction procedure.
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Photos taken before and one week after the eyebag correction surgery under local anaesthesia.

This is the photo one week after eyebag correction procedure.

This patient underwent a lower blepharoplasty to remove their eyebags. These photos were taken before and immediately after the procedure under local anaesthesia. While there are slightly more wrinkles in the lower eyelid skin now, these usually disappear after about one week.
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This patient had lower blepharoplasty under local anaesthesia to remove the lower eyelid bags. The photos were taken before and immediately after the surgery.
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This patient had lower blepharoplasty under local anaesthesia to remove the lower eyelid bags. The photos were taken before and 6 months after the surgery.
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Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty
This image shows a patient immediately after lower eyelid blepharoplasty to address lower eyelid fullness. The procedure may be performed under local anaesthesia, where clinically appropriate. In this case, an internal (transconjunctival) approach was used, which avoids an external skin incision. Individual healing and results vary.
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Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty
This image shows a patient immediately after lower eyelid blepharoplasty to address lower eyelid fullness. The procedure may be performed under local anaesthesia, where clinically appropriate. In this case, an internal (transconjunctival) approach was used, which avoids an external skin incision. Individual healing and results vary.
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Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty
This image shows a patient immediately after lower eyelid blepharoplasty to address lower eyelid fullness. The procedure may be performed under local anaesthesia, where clinically appropriate. In this case, an internal (transconjunctival) approach was used, which avoids an external skin incision. Individual healing and results vary.
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Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty This image shows a patient immediately after lower eyelid blepharoplasty, performed to address lower eyelid fullness. The procedure may be performed under local anaesthesia, where clinically appropriate. In this case, an internal (transconjunctival) approach was used, which avoids an external skin incision. Individual healing and results vary. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880

Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty
This image shows a patient immediately after lower eyelid blepharoplasty to address lower eyelid fullness. The procedure may be performed under local anaesthesia, where clinically appropriate. In this case, an internal (transconjunctival) approach was used, which avoids an external skin incision. Individual healing and results vary.
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Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty
This image shows a patient one week after lower eyelid blepharoplasty to address lower eyelid fullness. The procedure may be performed under local anaesthesia, where clinically appropriate. In this case, an internal (transconjunctival) approach was used, which avoids an external skin incision. Individual healing and results vary.
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Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty This image shows a patient six weeks after lower eyelid blepharoplasty, performed to address lower eyelid fullness. The procedure may be performed under local anaesthesia, where clinically appropriate. In this case, an internal (transconjunctival) approach was used, which avoids an external skin incision. Individual healing and results vary. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880

Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty
This image shows a patient immediately after lower eyelid blepharoplasty to address lower eyelid fullness. The procedure may be performed under local anaesthesia, where clinically appropriate. In this case, an internal (transconjunctival) approach was used, which avoids an external skin incision. Individual healing and results vary.
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Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty
This image shows a patient one week after lower eyelid blepharoplasty to address lower eyelid fullness. The procedure may be performed under local anaesthesia, where clinically appropriate. In this case, an internal (transconjunctival) approach was used, which avoids an external skin incision. Individual healing and results vary.
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Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty
This image shows a patient immediately after lower eyelid blepharoplasty, performed to address lower eyelid fullness. The procedure may be performed under local anaesthesia, where clinically appropriate. In this case, an internal (transconjunctival) approach was used, which avoids an external skin incision. Individual healing and results vary.
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Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty
This image shows a patient immediately after lower eyelid blepharoplasty, performed to address lower eyelid fullness. The procedure may be performed under local anaesthesia, where clinically appropriate. In this case, an internal (transconjunctival) approach was used, which avoids an external skin incision. Individual healing and results vary.
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Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty
This image shows a patient one week after lower eyelid blepharoplasty, performed to address lower eyelid fullness. The procedure may be performed under local anaesthesia, where clinically appropriate. In this case, an internal (transconjunctival) approach was used, which avoids an external skin incision. Individual healing and results vary.
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📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880

Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty
This image shows a patient one week after lower eyelid blepharoplasty, performed to address lower eyelid fullness. The procedure may be performed under local anaesthesia, where clinically appropriate. In this case, an internal (transconjunctival) approach was used, which avoids an external skin incision. Individual healing and results vary.
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Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty
This image shows a patient one week after lower eyelid blepharoplasty, performed to address lower eyelid fullness. The procedure may be performed under local anaesthesia, where clinically appropriate. In this case, an internal (transconjunctival) approach was used, which avoids an external skin incision. Individual healing and results vary.
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Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty
This image shows a patient two weeks
after lower eyelid blepharoplasty, performed to address lower eyelid fullness. The procedure may be performed under local anaesthesia, where clinically appropriate. In this case, an internal (transconjunctival) approach was used, which avoids an external skin incision. Individual healing and results vary.
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Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty This image shows a patient six weeks after lower eyelid blepharoplasty, performed to address lower eyelid fullness. The procedure may be performed under local anaesthesia, where clinically appropriate. In this case, an internal (transconjunctival) approach was used, which avoids an external skin incision. Individual healing and results vary. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880

Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty This image shows a patient one week after lower eyelid blepharoplasty, performed to address lower eyelid fullness. The procedure may be performed under local anaesthesia, where clinically appropriate. In this case, an internal (transconjunctival) approach was used, which avoids an external skin incision. Individual healing and results vary. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880

 

Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty This image shows a patient six weeks after lower eyelid blepharoplasty, performed to address lower eyelid fullness. The procedure may be performed under local anaesthesia, where clinically appropriate. In this case, an internal (transconjunctival) approach was used, which avoids an external skin incision. Individual healing and results vary. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880

Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty This image shows a patient one week after lower eyelid blepharoplasty, performed to address lower eyelid fullness. The procedure may be performed under local anaesthesia, where clinically appropriate. In this case, an internal (transconjunctival) approach was used, which avoids an external skin incision. Individual healing and results vary. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty This image shows a patient one week after lower eyelid blepharoplasty, performed to address lower eyelid fullness. The procedure may be performed under local anaesthesia, where clinically appropriate. In this case, an internal (transconjunctival) approach was used, which avoids an external skin incision. Individual healing and results vary. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty This image shows a patient six weeks after lower eyelid blepharoplasty, performed to address lower eyelid fullness. The procedure may be performed under local anaesthesia, where clinically appropriate. In this case, an internal (transconjunctival) approach was used, which avoids an external skin incision. Individual healing and results vary. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880

Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty This image shows a patient immediately after lower eyelid blepharoplasty, performed to address lower eyelid fullness. The procedure may be performed under local anaesthesia, where clinically appropriate. In this case, an internal (transconjunctival) approach was used, which avoids an external skin incision. Individual healing and results vary. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880

Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty This image shows a patient one week after lower eyelid blepharoplasty, performed to address lower eyelid fullness. The procedure may be performed under local anaesthesia, where clinically appropriate. In this case, an internal (transconjunctival) approach was used, which avoids an external skin incision. Individual healing and results vary. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
 
 
Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty This image shows a patient one week after lower eyelid blepharoplasty, performed to address lower eyelid fullness. The procedure may be performed under local anaesthesia, where clinically appropriate. In this case, an internal (transconjunctival) approach was used, which avoids an external skin incision. Individual healing and results vary. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880
Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty This image shows a patient immediately after lower eyelid blepharoplasty, performed to address lower eyelid fullness. The procedure may be performed under local anaesthesia, where clinically appropriate. In this case, an internal (transconjunctival) approach was used, which avoids an external skin incision. Individual healing and results vary. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880

Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty This image shows a patient one week after lower eyelid blepharoplasty, performed to address lower eyelid fullness. The procedure may be performed under local anaesthesia, where clinically appropriate. In this case, an internal (transconjunctival) approach was used, which avoids an external skin incision. Individual healing and results vary. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880

Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty This image shows a patient two weeks after lower eyelid blepharoplasty, performed to address lower eyelid fullness. The procedure may be performed under local anaesthesia, where clinically appropriate. In this case, an internal (transconjunctival) approach was used, which avoids an external skin incision. Individual healing and results vary. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880

Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty This image shows a patient six weeks after lower eyelid blepharoplasty, performed to address lower eyelid fullness. The procedure may be performed under local anaesthesia, where clinically appropriate. In this case, an internal (transconjunctival) approach was used, which avoids an external skin incision. Individual healing and results vary. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880

Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty This image shows a patient six weeks after lower eyelid blepharoplasty, performed to address lower eyelid fullness. The procedure may be performed under local anaesthesia, where clinically appropriate. In this case, an internal (transconjunctival) approach was used, which avoids an external skin incision. Individual healing and results vary. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880

Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty This image shows a patient two weeks after lower eyelid blepharoplasty, performed to address lower eyelid fullness. The procedure may be performed under local anaesthesia, where clinically appropriate. In this case, an internal (transconjunctival) approach was used, which avoids an external skin incision. Individual healing and results vary. 📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta | 🕒 Wed–Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 📞 02 9411 4880 or 0433 284 880

 

                                                                                   

Lower Blepharoplasty - The Options

There are two types of lower blepharoplasty: the external approach and the internal approach.

The internal approach, also known as ‘transconjunctival lower blepharoplasty,’ is the preferred option for removing eye bags as it avoids leaving any visible scars.

The following diagram illustrates the three fat pads in the lower eyelid. An individual may have one or more of these fat pads enlarged, which may necessitate removal.

The followoing idagnoam illustrates the location of the fat pad in cross section. The fat can be removed by external appraoch (through the skin) or by internal approach (from conjuntiva).

The external approach, or “transcutaneous lower blepharoplasty,” is the preferred option if you wish to address both eye bags and excess skin. However, this approach comes with the drawback of potential scarring and ectropion.

On the other hand, we advocate for the internal approach, or “transconjunctival lower blepharoplasty,” as it does not leave a scar, and there is no risk of ectropion.

Lower Blepharoplasty - Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty

Preoperative Requirements

Lower eyelid blepharoplasty is subject to mandatory preoperative requirements. These are outlined below (there may be some variations depending on individual circumstances):

  • A minimum of two preoperative consultations is required.

  • A cooling-off period of at least one week is observed between consultations, in accordance with regulatory guidelines.

  • A GP referral is required prior to consultation with Dr Kim.

  • Screening for Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is undertaken during the first consultation, where appropriate.

Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty (Internal / Transconjunctival Approach)

The procedure generally follows the steps outlined below (there may be some variations):

  • The procedure is performed in the procedure room (Chatswood or Cabramatta).

  • Dr Kim identifies the lower eyelid fat pads to be addressed.

  • Local anaesthesia is administered.

  • A transconjunctival (internal) incision is made inside the lower eyelid.

  • The relevant fat pockets are identified.

  • Prolapsed fat is removed in small increments, as clinically indicated.

  • Dissolving sutures are placed where required.

The procedure generally takes approximately 45–60 minutes, depending on individual factors.

After the Procedure

  • A follow-up appointment is arranged approximately one week after the procedure. Most patients returns to work after one week.

  • A further review is scheduled at around six weeks for final assessment.

  • Recovery timelines and outcomes vary between individuals, and specific aftercare instructions are provided.

Post Operative Recovery

There is a significant difference in the way individuals recover after the surgery.

The downtime after lower eye bag surgery is typically 1-2 weeks, and most patients choose to take 2 weeks off work.

We advise you to avoid heavy exercises, bending over, and situations where you need to exert yourself for 3-4 weeks.

bruising after lower blepharoplasty. photos taken 2 weeks after the lsaer blepharoplasty.
Complications

There are a number of complications that are generally associated with all surgeries, and some specific to upper blepharoplasty. Most complications are temporary and heal spontaneously.

Some of the things that could go wrong are:

  • scarring is hidden in the conjunctiva (no externally visible scar).
  • pain (usually paracetamol is sufficient),
  • prolonged swelling lasting for few weeks up to 3 months.
  • bleeding after discharge (need to return to the clinic to stop the bleed),
  • assymetry (10% normal) requiring correction,
  • blurred vision (usually few days due to swelling),
  • dry eyes (need some lubricating eyedrops),
  • over and under correction (careful planning to avoid this),
  • not meeting patient’s expectations,  
  • infection (we routinely give antibiotics),
  • allergic reaction,
  • red eyes and chemosis (usually resolvet after 1-2 weeks, may need eyedrops),
  • death and blindeness. We are not aware of any cases of blindness and death from blepharoplasties performed under local anaesthesia in Australia.
Disclaimer

Important Information

In accordance with the Good Medical Practice guidelines and Medical Board of Australia expectations, patients are advised of the following:

  • All surgical, invasive, non-surgical, and laser procedures carry risks.

  • Complications can occur, and outcomes vary between individuals.

  • Previous outcomes or clinical experience do not guarantee future results.

  • Patients are encouraged to seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner before proceeding with any cosmetic procedure.

All before-and-after images displayed on this website are clinical photographs of patients treated by Dr Peter Kim and are provided for illustrative purposes only. Individual results vary.

Dr Peter Kim is a registered medical practitioner with AHPRA and holds specialist registration in General Practice. He has undertaken postgraduate training in cosmetic surgery, including specific training in cosmetic eyelid procedures, and maintains ongoing professional development in this area. His experience includes clinical practice and contributions to professional education and peer-reviewed medical publications related to cosmetic surgery.

Dr Kim practises within the scope of his registration and in accordance with AHPRA and Medical Board of Australia guidelines, including those relating to cosmetic surgery.

Next Steps

Before booking a consultation, we encourage you to review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section on this website. These FAQs address the information required under AHPRA and Medical Board of Australia guidelines for cosmetic surgery and provide general information about blepharoplasty.

The procedure fee for lower eyelid blepharoplasty is $4,950. Any additional procedures or techniques, where clinically appropriate, are discussed during consultation. Fees and inclusions are explained clearly before any decision is made.

General information about blepharoplasty is available on this website. Individual advice is provided during consultation after a detailed assessment of your medical history, anatomy, and goals. This consultation process is an important part of informed decision-making.

If you would like further information or wish to arrange a consultation, our team is available to assist with booking and general enquiries.

Consultation locations:
Chatswood & Cabramatta

Contact us:
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