Aesthetic eyelid surgery has the effect of making you look more rested, refreshed and alert. Because healing is gradual, it takes several weeks to see an accurate picture of the result, and incisions fade over a number of months until they are barely visible.
Removal of the fat that causes puffiness and bags is permanent, and these conditions generally will not recur. The skin continues to age, but most patients are happy with their appearance for many years following eyelid surgery.
Refreshing the eyes can radically improve the whole face. Upper and lower eyelid surgery is one of the most requested procedures at the practice — often on its own, and often alongside a facelift or brow lift.
Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), performed by Dr. Carlin — on its own, and combined with a facelift.
Photographs are of actual patients of Carlin Plastic Surgery, published with patient consent. Please use before-and-after photographs only as a benchmark of good results — individual results vary person to person.
Heavy or hooded upper lids, puffiness and bags below the eyes, and excess eyelid skin. Dr. Carlin will assess whether an upper, lower, or combined procedure best fits your goals.
Removal of the fat that causes puffiness is permanent. The skin continues to age over time, but most patients are happy with their appearance for many years, and some choose to make further refinements later.
In our own private surgery center at the practice in West Columbia — not a hospital. The same team you meet at your consultation cares for you on the day of surgery and through recovery.
No. Carlin Plastic Surgery does not accept insurance. We accept cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and CareCredit financing.
Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The office is closed on Friday. After hours, surgical patients can reach Dr. Carlin through our answering service. Directions and contact details.
Every consultation is with Dr. Carlin himself. What to expect as a new patient, and what our patients say about the experience.
“I had under eye surgery done a week ago. He is amazing. Very nice and understanding and his team is just great as great. Highly recommend Dr Carlin !”
Every plan begins with a private consultation with Dr. Carlin. Call, or send us a message and our team will reach out promptly.
(803) 926-0969