Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) in Barcelona and Badalona: Rejuvenate Your Look at Clínica CIME
Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) in Barcelona and Badalona: Rejuvenate Your Look at Clínica CIME
As we age, the delicate skin around the eyes begins to sag, and fatty tissue may accumulate, creating a heavy, tired look. This natural aging process, known as fat pad herniation, causes visible changes such as drooping eyelids and under-eye bags that make us look older or constantly fatigued.
At Clínica CIME, with locations in Barcelona and Badalona, we offer a solution to restore vitality to your appearance: blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery — a minimally invasive procedure that rejuvenates your gaze with natural and long-lasting results.
What Is Blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty is a cosmetic surgical procedure designed to remove excess skin, fat, and sometimes muscle from the upper and/or lower eyelids. This treatment is ideal for correcting drooping eyelids and under-eye bags that affect both facial aesthetics and — in some cases — visual function.
The surgery is performed on an outpatient basis, under local anesthesia (with or without mild sedation), and does not require hospitalization. Patients typically return home the same day and enjoy a quick recovery.
Why Do Eyelids Sag Over Time?
The structures that support the skin and fat around the eyes weaken with age, allowing fat to protrude and skin to lose firmness. This results in:
- Sagging upper eyelids
- Puffy under-eye bags
- Loose skin around the eyes
- A tired or aged appearance
Blepharoplasty corrects these concerns effectively, restoring a brighter, more youthful, and refreshed look to your eyes.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Eyelid Surgery?
This procedure is recommended for both men and women who experience:
- Drooping or excess skin on the upper eyelids
- Visible under-eye bags
- Puffy, tired-looking eyes
- Visual disturbances due to sagging skin
- General facial aging around the eye area
At Clínica CIME, we begin with a personalized consultation to assess your specific case and ensure that blepharoplasty is the right option for you.
What to Expect During the Procedure
Performed by our expert team, the surgery typically takes around one hour. It’s carried out in our own facilities — no hospital stay required.
Key facts:
- Local anesthesia (with or without sedation)
- Outpatient procedure
- Fast recovery and minimal discomfort
- Immediate visible results
- Virtually invisible scars hidden in natural folds
Who Performs the Surgery?
Blepharoplasty at Clínica CIME is performed by Dra. Leticia Fasano, a plastic surgeon with extensive experience in facial procedures. Our team will guide you through every step of the process — from initial assessment to full recovery — ensuring that you feel safe, informed, and supported throughout your journey.
What Are the Benefits of Blepharoplasty?
Rejuvenates your look instantly
Reduces or eliminates eye bags and sagging skin
Restores brightness and energy to your gaze
Can improve vision in some cases
Increases confidence and self-esteem
Offers natural, long-lasting results
How Long Is the Recovery?
- Days 1–3: Some swelling and bruising (normal side effects)
- Day 5–7: Stitches are removed, swelling begins to subside
- Day 10–14: You can return to normal daily life
- Long-term: Younger appearance and smoother eye contour
Considering Eyelid Surgery?
If you’ve noticed that your eyes look tired, heavy, or aged, blepharoplasty could be the treatment you’ve been looking for. At Clínica CIME, we combine medical expertise, advanced techniques, and personalized care to help you achieve a natural, refreshed look.
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Rejuvenation of the gaze.
The surgical intervention lasts between one and two hours.
The result of the operation is immediately appreciated.
Itching for a few seconds in the area to be treated.
When is it recommended?
When we notice that the appearance of our eyelids worsens the expression of our face. The drooping of the upper eyelids gives an appearance of tiredness and sadness on the face that does not correspond to the real vitality of the patient. In the case of the lower eyelids, fat pockets are created that affect the structure of the patient's face, modifying their expression. At the time we notice these changes on our face we can choose to perform eyelid surgery, for which we can request an assessment by our specialist.
How is the postoperative period?
After the surgical intervention, the patient can return home a few hours after the intervention. The scars left on the eyelids are almost imperceptible and the immediate postoperative period is not painful. It is common for bruises to appear around the eyes since it is a very sensitive and delicate area.
Indications:
Facial (periocular) aging with excess skin, herniation of fat pockets, asymmetries of the eyelids and hyperlaxity of the lower eyelid.
Age:
From the age of 20.
Classification:
Upper: upper eyelids.
Lower: lower eyelids.
Complete: upper and lower eyelids.
Combined with other operations.
Previous tests or exams:
Blood tests and electrocardiograms.
Preoperative:
Suspend tobacco use and anticoagulant intake 1 week before surgery.
Reduce the area's exposure to the sun.
Intervention:
1 hour approximately.
Incisions:
Upper eyelid: the natural fold with lateral extension.
Lower eyelid: 1mm in the line under the eyelash, with lateral extension.
Anesthesia:
Local or local plus sedation, depending on the classification.
Hospitalization:
With local anesthesia, it is not accurate.
With local anesthesia plus sedation, 6 hours of observation in the clinic.
Postoperative:
Edema (swelling), variable in eyelids.
Moderate bruising of the eyelids.
A slight stinging of the eyes and eyelids is possible.
Points: they are removed after 5 days.
Aftercare:
Immediate: medication indicated by the specialist orally and topically, local cold and rest.
1 week (or earlier): Special makeup could be used.
1 month: do not dye eyelashes or sea baths.
2 months: do not take sunbaths.
6 months: use of constant sun protection.
Results:
Fundamental for the reduction of facial aging when correcting, both folds (especially in the upper eyelids) and bags (especially in the lower eyelids).
A "normal" life can be achieved after 7-10 days.
There are no changes in expression. There are usually no eye discomforts.
The bags do not usually reappear.