If your eyes look more tired, heavy, or aged than you feel, you’re not alone. As we age, the delicate skin around the eyes naturally loses collagen and elasticity, causing the upper eyelids to droop and the lower eyelids to develop fine lines, loose skin, and a crepey appearance. For many people, these changes create a tired expression that doesn’t reflect how energetic or youthful they actually feel.
While surgical blepharoplasty remains an excellent option for some patients, it isn’t the right solution for everyone. Many people want noticeable improvement without incisions, surgical scars, or an extended recovery.
At Eterna Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Elizabeth Hernandez offers Laser Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty, an advanced eyelid rejuvenation treatment performed with ProFractional laser technology. This innovative approach stimulates your body’s natural collagen production to tighten and rejuvenate the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both, helping many patients achieve a smoother, more refreshed appearance without traditional eyelid surgery.
Every patient’s anatomy and goals are different. During your consultation, Dr. Hernandez will carefully evaluate your eyelids, discuss your concerns, and recommend the treatment that offers the most natural-looking result for you.
Schedule your consultation today to discover whether Laser Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty is the right option for your goals.
Quick Decision Summary
Laser Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty at a Glance
- Tightens loose skin on the upper and lower eyelids without surgical incisions
- Uses advanced ProFractional laser technology to stimulate collagen production
- No surgical scars
- Personalized treatment plans based on your level of skin laxity
- Most patients require between one and three treatments
- Approximately two-hour appointment (including one hour of prescription-strength topical numbing)
- Typical downtime is about 7–10 days
- Results commonly last 3–5 years
- Performed by certified laser technicians after the patient has consulted & has been evaluated by Dr. Hernandez
Patient Information at a Glance
| Treatment | Laser Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty |
|---|---|
| Treatment Areas | Upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both |
| Procedure Time | Approximately 2 hours |
| Numbing | Prescription-strength topical numbing cream (approximately 1 hour) |
| Downtime | About 7–10 days |
| Number of Treatments | 1–3 depending on skin laxity and desired improvement |
| Results | Typically 3–5 years |
| Performed By | Certified Laser Technicians (After the patient has consulted & has been evaluated by Dr. Hernandez) |
Are Your Eyes Making You Look Tired, Heavy, or Older Than You Feel?
The eyes are often one of the first places to show signs of aging.
Even small changes in the eyelids can make you appear tired, stressed, or older than you actually are. You may notice that your upper eyelids feel heavier than they once did, your eyes appear smaller in photographs, or your makeup no longer applies the way it used to because loose skin has changed the shape of your eyelids.
Others become frustrated by fine lines and crepey skin beneath the eyes that make them look fatigued even after a full night’s sleep.
These concerns are incredibly common, but they are also deeply personal. Most patients aren’t looking to change how they look, they simply want their eyes to reflect how they feel.
If you’ve started noticing:
- Heavy or hooded upper eyelids
- Loose or crepey lower eyelid skin
- Fine lines around the eyes
- Eyes that appear tired or less vibrant
- Mild to moderate eyelid skin laxity
- Eyes looking smaller
- Makeup collecting in folds
- Under-eye skin becoming thinner
- Concerns about dark circles or under-eye bags (while noting these may have different causes)
you may be a candidate for Laser Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty.
Unlike treatments that simply soften wrinkles, this procedure focuses on improving skin quality and tightening the eyelid tissue itself, creating a naturally refreshed appearance without changing your facial expressions.
Clinical Takeaway
Aging eyelids aren’t just a cosmetic concern, they can subtly change the way your entire face is perceived. Addressing loose eyelid skin often creates one of the most noticeable yet natural-looking improvements in facial rejuvenation.
Looking for an Alternative to Eyelid Surgery?
One of the most common questions patients ask is:
“Do I need eyelid surgery, or is there another option?”
The answer depends on your anatomy, the amount of excess skin present, your goals, and your expectations.
Many patients with mild to moderate eyelid skin laxity achieve meaningful improvement without undergoing surgery. Others simply aren’t ready for a surgical procedure and want to explore less invasive options before considering traditional blepharoplasty.
Laser Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty was developed for patients exactly like these.
Instead of removing skin with surgical incisions, this advanced laser treatment stimulates your body’s natural healing response to tighten and remodel the skin over time. The result is smoother, firmer eyelid skin with little interruption to your daily life compared to surgery.
It’s important to understand that this treatment is not intended to replace surgery for everyone. Patients with significant excess skin may still achieve the best outcome with a traditional surgical blepharoplasty. One of the advantages of choosing Eterna Cosmetic Surgery is that your consultation is performed by certified laser technicians who can honestly recommend the treatment that best fits your needs, not simply the treatment that’s available.
Our Promise
Our goal isn’t to steer every patient toward the same procedure. Our goal is to help you make the right decision for your face.
Clinical Takeaway
Laser Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty provides an excellent alternative for many patients, but the most appropriate treatment is always the one that best matches your anatomy, goals, and desired outcome.
Can Laser Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty replace eyelid surgery?
For many patients with mild to moderate skin laxity, laser treatment provides meaningful improvement without surgery. Patients with more significant excess skin or prominent fat pads may still benefit more from traditional blepharoplasty. Your consultation will determine which approach is best for you.
Can Laser Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty Improve Under-Eye Bags or Dark Circles?
Many patients ask whether Laser Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty can improve under-eye bags or dark circles.
The answer depends on what’s causing the concern.
If your lower eyelids appear crepey, wrinkled, or have mild skin laxity, Laser Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty can often create noticeable improvement by tightening the skin and stimulating new collagen production.
However, if prominent under-eye bags are caused by excess fat beneath the lower eyelids, surgery may provide a better solution.
Likewise, dark circles have many different causes. Some patients experience improvement when skin quality improves, while others may benefit from complementary treatments such as dermal fillers or other facial rejuvenation procedures.
One of the advantages of seeing Dr. Elizabeth Hernandez is that she approaches eyelid rejuvenation as a cosmetic surgeon, not simply as someone performing a laser treatment. She evaluates the anatomy of the entire eye area to determine which treatment, or combination of treatments, will provide the most natural and effective result.
Clinical Takeaway
Can it improve dark circles?
Dark circles can have several causes, including pigmentation, volume loss, thin skin, or shadowing. During your consultation, we’ll determine the cause of your concerns and recommend the most appropriate treatment plan, which may include Laser Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty or complementary treatments.
What Is Laser Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty?
Laser Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty is an advanced skin-tightening procedure that rejuvenates the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both without surgical incisions.
Rather than surgically removing excess skin, the treatment uses ProFractional laser technology to create thousands of precise microscopic treatment zones within the skin. These tiny treatment channels stimulate your body’s natural healing process, encouraging the production of new collagen and elastin while preserving the surrounding healthy tissue.
As your skin heals, it gradually becomes firmer, smoother, and more resilient. Over the weeks and months following treatment, patients often notice tighter eyelid skin, improved texture, and a brighter, more youthful appearance.
Because no surgical incision is required, there are no surgical scars, and recovery is generally much shorter than with traditional eyelid surgery.
The treatment can be performed on:
- Upper eyelids
- Lower eyelids
- Both upper and lower eyelids during the same appointment
Every treatment plan is customized based on the amount of skin laxity present and the results you hope to achieve.
Clinical Takeaway
Laser Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty improves the quality and firmness of eyelid skin by stimulating your body’s natural collagen remodeling process rather than surgically removing tissue.
How Does Laser Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty Work?
The success of this treatment lies in how your body naturally heals.
Using advanced ProFractional laser technology, Dr. Hernandez creates thousands of microscopic treatment channels within the skin. These tiny columns of energy penetrate the targeted tissue while leaving the surrounding skin intact.
This fractional approach is important because the untreated skin surrounding each microscopic treatment zone helps accelerate healing while stimulating a robust collagen remodeling response.
Over the following weeks and months, your body produces new collagen and elastin, gradually tightening the treated skin and improving its overall quality.
Unlike treatments that simply address surface wrinkles, Laser Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty works beneath the surface where collagen loss begins, allowing the skin to become stronger, firmer, and more youthful over time.
Because collagen remodeling continues long after your appointment, improvements develop gradually and naturally rather than appearing sudden or overdone.
The result is refreshed eyelids that still look like you, just more rested, vibrant, and youthful.
Clinical Takeaway
Why ProFractional Laser Is Different from Traditional CO₂ Laser
Not all laser skin resurfacing treatments work the same way.
Many patients have heard of CO₂ laser resurfacing because it has been used for years to improve wrinkles and signs of aging. While CO₂ laser treatments can produce excellent results for appropriately selected patients, they work very differently than the ProFractional laser technology Dr. Hernandez uses to perform Laser Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty.
Traditional CO₂ lasers remove or vaporize the entire surface of the treated skin. Because the full skin surface is affected, recovery can be longer and the risk of pigment changes may be higher—particularly in patients with darker skin tones or significant sun exposure.
ProFractional laser technology takes a more advanced approach.
Instead of treating the entire skin surface, it creates thousands of microscopic treatment channels within the skin while leaving healthy surrounding tissue untouched. These tiny treatment zones stimulate collagen remodeling where it’s needed while allowing the untreated skin to accelerate healing.
For many patients, this provides an excellent balance between meaningful skin tightening and a more comfortable recovery.
Because only a fraction of the skin is treated during each laser pulse, the skin heals more efficiently while still producing significant collagen remodeling over time.
ProFractional Laser vs Traditional CO₂ Laser
| ProFractional Laser | Traditional CO₂ Laser |
|---|---|
| Fractional microscopic treatment zones | Removes the entire treated skin surface |
| Preserves surrounding healthy tissue | Treats the full skin surface |
| Stimulates natural collagen remodeling | Resurfaces by removing skin layers |
| Generally faster healing | Longer recovery for many patients |
| Lower risk of pigment changes in many patients | Greater pigment risk in darker skin types |
| Excellent option for many South Texas patients | May not be ideal for every skin type |
No laser treatment is universally “better.”
The best treatment depends on your skin type, goals, and anatomy.
One advantage of choosing Eterna Cosmetic Surgery is that Dr. Hernandez evaluates your skin and recommends the technology that is most appropriate for you, not simply the technology available in the office.
Clinical Takeaway
Laser Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty vs Traditional Surgical Blepharoplasty
One of the most common questions patients ask is:
“Should I have laser treatment or surgery?”
The answer depends on the amount of excess skin present, your goals, and how dramatic of a result you’re hoping to achieve.
Laser Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty and surgical blepharoplasty are not competing treatments, they simply serve different patients.
For individuals with mild to moderate skin laxity who want noticeable improvement without incisions, laser treatment may be an excellent option.
Patients with significant excess skin, muscle laxity, or prominent fat pads beneath the eyes may still benefit more from a traditional surgical blepharoplasty.
Because Dr. Hernandez is a cosmetic surgeon, she can recommend either approach based on your anatomy rather than trying to fit every patient into one treatment.
That distinction matters.
Our Promise to Every Patient
Which Treatment May Be Right for You?
You May Be a Good Candidate for Laser
- Mild to moderate skin laxity
- Want to avoid surgery
- Prefer little downtime
- Looking for gradual, natural improvement
- Want no surgical scars
You May Benefit More from
Surgery
- Significant excess eyelid skin
- Desire the most dramatic correction
- Comfortable with surgical recovery
- Need removal of excess skin or fat
- Significant lower eyelid fat bags
Some patients even choose laser first and elect surgery years later if additional correction becomes appropriate.
The goal isn’t to avoid surgery at all costs.
The goal is to recommend the treatment that best fits where you are today.
Clinical Takeaway
Can Laser Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty Delay Eyelid Surgery?
For many patients, yes.
One of the greatest advantages of treating eyelid skin before severe laxity develops is that collagen stimulation can improve skin quality and firmness while signs of aging are still relatively mild.
Patients who undergo Laser Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty early often enjoy years of improvement before considering surgical correction.
That doesn’t mean laser treatment permanently replaces surgery.
Instead, it may allow some patients to postpone surgery while maintaining a naturally refreshed appearance.
For patients who eventually decide to undergo surgical blepharoplasty, healthier skin quality may also complement future surgical rejuvenation.
Dr. Hernandez develops an individualized treatment plan based on your current anatomy, your long-term goals, and how much improvement you hope to achieve.
Every patient is different.
Every recommendation should be as well.
Clinical Takeaway
What Results Can You Realistically Expect?
One of the reasons patients trust Dr. Hernandez is because she believes in setting honest expectations.
Laser Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty can produce remarkable improvement, but the degree of improvement depends largely on your existing skin laxity.
Patients with mild skin laxity often experience excellent tightening after a single treatment.
Patients with moderate skin laxity frequently achieve greater improvement with two or three treatments.
Patients with more advanced laxity may still experience noticeable tightening and improved skin quality, but surgery may ultimately provide the most dramatic correction.
Rather than promising the same result for everyone, Dr. Hernandez creates a personalized treatment plan designed around your anatomy and your goals.
Natural-looking improvement, not overcorrection, is always the objective.
How long do results last?
Many patients enjoy results for approximately three to five years, although longevity varies depending on aging, genetics, sun exposure, and skincare habits.
What to Expect Based on Skin Laxity
| Skin Laxity | Typical Treatment Plan | Expected Improvement |
|---|---|---|
| Mild | One treatment | Excellent tightening and smoother skin |
| Moderate | Two to three treatments | Significant tightening with continued collagen remodeling |
| Severe | One to three treatments or surgical consultation | Improvement in skin quality, with surgery sometimes recommended for optimal correction |
Every patient’s healing response is unique, and collagen remodeling continues for several months following treatment.
The most satisfying results are often those that appear gradual and natural rather than dramatic or obvious.
Clinical Takeaway: The best results come from matching the treatment to the patient’s anatomy, not from promising identical outcomes for everyone.
Clinical Takeaway
Why Many South Texas Patients Choose ProFractional Technology
Living in South Texas has many advantages, but years of intense sun exposure can accelerate the visible signs of aging around the eyes.
The eyelid skin is among the thinnest anywhere on the body, making it especially susceptible to collagen loss, fine lines, crepey texture, and skin laxity caused by ultraviolet (UV) exposure.
For many patients, ProFractional technology offers important advantages because its fractional approach preserves surrounding healthy tissue while effectively stimulating collagen remodeling.
This can make it an excellent option for many individuals with increased sun exposure and for a wider range of skin tones commonly seen throughout South Texas.
During your consultation, Dr. Hernandez carefully evaluates your skin type, sun history, and treatment goals before recommending the most appropriate approach for achieving safe, natural-looking results.
Clinical Takeaway
Am I a Candidate for Laser Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty?
Every patient’s eyes age differently.
Some people notice mild hooding of the upper eyelids. Others become concerned about loose skin beneath the eyes, fine lines, or a tired appearance that no longer reflects how they feel.
The best candidates for Laser Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty are typically patients who want to improve skin laxity around the eyes without surgery.
You may be a good candidate if you:
- Have mild to moderate loose skin on the upper or lower eyelids
- Have crepey skin or fine lines around the eyes
- Feel your eyes make you look tired or older than you feel
- Want noticeable improvement without surgical incisions
- Prefer a shorter recovery than traditional surgery
- Have realistic expectations about your results
Some patients who have more advanced skin laxity or prominent fat beneath the lower eyelids may ultimately benefit more from surgical blepharoplasty.
One of the advantages of visiting Eterna Cosmetic Surgery is that you won’t be placed into a “one-treatment-fits-all” approach.
We’ll evaluate your anatomy, discuss your goals, and recommend the treatment, or combination of treatments, that we believe will provide the most natural, long-lasting improvement.
Sometimes that’s laser.
Sometimes it’s surgery.
Sometimes it’s both.
Our Philosophy
Clinical Takeaway
Your Personalized Treatment Plan
No two patients age exactly the same.
That’s why we don’t believe every patient should receive the same treatment plan.
During your consultation, we’ll carefully evaluate the quality of your eyelid skin, the degree of skin laxity present, and the changes you’d like to see.
From there, we’ll recommend a customized treatment plan designed specifically for you. We’ll explain the benefits, limitations, and expected improvement for each option so you can make an informed decision with confidence.
For many patients:
Mild Skin Laxity
One ProFractional treatment often produces excellent improvement.
Moderate Skin Laxity
Two to three treatments frequently provide greater collagen remodeling and additional tightening over time.
More Advanced Skin Laxity
Laser treatment can still improve skin quality and tightening, but surgery may provide a more dramatic correction depending on your anatomy and goals.
Our Commitment
Clinical Takeaway
How many treatments will I need?
Patients with mild skin laxity often achieve excellent improvement with one treatment. Those with moderate skin laxity may benefit from two or three treatments, while patients with more advanced laxity may require a personalized treatment plan or may ultimately be better candidates for surgery.
What Happens During Your Laser Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty Treatment?
Knowing what to expect often helps patients feel much more comfortable about moving forward with treatment.
From your consultation through recovery, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.
Your Consultation
We’ll begin by discussing your concerns, evaluating your eyelids, reviewing your medical history, and determining whether Laser Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty is the best treatment for your goals.
If another option would provide a better result, we’ll tell you.
Preparing for Treatment
On the day of your procedure, prescription-strength topical numbing cream is applied to the treatment area for approximately one hour to maximize your comfort.
Your Laser Treatment
Once the area is fully numb, Dr. Hernandez performs the ProFractional laser treatment with meticulous precision.
Most appointments last approximately two hours, including the numbing process.
After Your Procedure
Before you leave, we’ll review your post-treatment instructions, answer any remaining questions, and explain exactly what to expect during the healing process.
You’ll leave knowing how to care for your skin and when to expect your improvements to develop.
Clinical Takeaway
What Is Recovery Like After Laser Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty?
Recovery is one of the most common questions we hear, and understandably so.
Fortunately, most patients are pleasantly surprised by how manageable the healing process is.
Days 1–3
It’s normal to experience redness, swelling, and a sunburn-like sensation immediately after treatment.
Tiny microscopic treatment areas begin healing as your body’s natural collagen response begins.
Days 4–7
Most patients notice that redness gradually improves while the skin begins to exfoliate naturally.
The treated skin often feels tighter as healing progresses.
Days 7–10
Many patients feel comfortable returning to most normal daily activities while continuing to protect the treated skin as instructed.
The Following Weeks
Although the surface of the skin heals relatively quickly, collagen remodeling continues beneath the surface.
Over the coming weeks and months, patients often notice gradual improvements in skin firmness, texture, and overall eyelid appearance.
We’ll provide detailed aftercare instructions and remain available to answer questions throughout your recovery.
Healing is a process, and we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.
Clinical Takeaway
How much downtime should I expect?
Most patients experience approximately seven to ten days of downtime while the skin heals.
How Long Do Results Last?
One of the most rewarding aspects of Laser Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty is that the improvements continue to develop long after your appointment.
As your body produces new collagen, the treated skin gradually becomes firmer, smoother, and more resilient.
For many patients, results last approximately three to five years, although individual results vary depending on factors such as aging, genetics, lifestyle, and sun exposure.
Maintaining healthy skin, protecting your face from excessive UV exposure, and following a personalized skincare plan can help prolong your results.
During your consultation, we’ll also discuss whether future maintenance treatments may help preserve your rejuvenated appearance over time.
Clinical Takeaway
Treatments Commonly Combined with Laser Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty
Facial aging rarely occurs in just one area.
That’s why many patients choose to combine Laser Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty with complementary facial rejuvenation treatments that address other signs of aging.
Depending on your goals, your personalized treatment plan may also include:
Botox®
To soften dynamic wrinkles across the forehead and around the eyes.
Dermal Fillers
To restore lost facial volume and improve areas affected by age-related volume loss.
BBL HERO™ Photofacial
To reduce sun damage, pigmentation, and discoloration while improving overall skin tone.
Full-Face ProFractional Laser Resurfacing
To improve skin texture and stimulate collagen production throughout the face while rejuvenating the eyelids during the same treatment session.
The Following Weeks
Although the surface of the skin heals relatively quickly, collagen remodeling continues beneath the surface.
Over the coming weeks and months, patients often notice gradual improvements in skin firmness, texture, and overall eyelid appearance.
We’ll provide detailed aftercare instructions and remain available to answer questions throughout your recovery.
Healing is a process, and we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.
Our Approach
Rather than recommending treatments individually, we evaluate your face as a whole to create balanced, natural-looking rejuvenation.
Sometimes a combination approach provides the most beautiful outcome.
Clinical Takeaway
Our Approach to Eyelid Rejuvenation
At Eterna Cosmetic Surgery, we believe beautiful results begin with choosing the right treatment, not simply performing the newest procedure.
Some patients achieve excellent improvement with Laser Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty.
Others benefit more from surgical blepharoplasty.
Some achieve the most natural rejuvenation by combining laser treatment with Botox®, dermal fillers, BBL HERO™, or other facial rejuvenation procedures.
Every recommendation begins with understanding your goals, evaluating your anatomy, and creating a treatment plan designed specifically for you.
Our philosophy is simple.
Provide honest recommendations.
Set realistic expectations.
Create natural-looking results.
Because no two patients age exactly the same, no two treatment plans should be identical.
When you visit Eterna Cosmetic Surgery, you’re not simply receiving a laser treatment.
You’re receiving the guidance of a cosmetic surgeon who is committed to helping you choose the treatment that is truly right for you.
Beautiful results begin with choosing the right treatment not simply performing the newest procedure.
Clinical Takeaway
Before & After Laser Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty Results
Every patient begins their rejuvenation journey with different anatomy, different goals, and different expectations.
For that reason, no two results are exactly alike.
Our Before & After Gallery showcases actual patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Hernandez and demonstrates the natural-looking improvements that can be achieved with carefully planned eyelid rejuvenation.
As you review these photos, remember that your own results will depend on factors such as your skin quality, degree of laxity, healing response, and personalized treatment plan.
Our goal isn’t to help every patient look different.
Our goal is to help every patient look refreshed, rested, and naturally rejuvenated.
LASER NON-SURGICAL BLEPHAROPLASTY
Before & After
Why Patients Choose Eterna Cosmetic Surgery
Choosing an eyelid rejuvenation provider is about far more than choosing a laser.
It’s about choosing the physician who will help you determine which treatment is truly right for you.
At Eterna Cosmetic Surgery, every recommendation begins with a comprehensive evaluation, not a predetermined treatment plan.
Dr. Elizabeth Hernandez is a cosmetic surgeon known for combining advanced technology with artistic judgment and individualized patient care. She believes beautiful results come from understanding the entire face rather than focusing on a single area in isolation.
Patients choose Eterna because they appreciate:
- Honest recommendations based on their anatomy and goals
- Natural-looking results that enhance rather than change their appearance
- Advanced technology selected for patient safety and outcomes
- Personalized treatment plans rather than one-size-fits-all solutions
- Care from an experienced cosmetic surgeon
- A welcoming team committed to supporting patients from consultation through recovery
We believe informed patients make confident decisions.
That’s why education is such an important part of every consultation.
Whether Laser Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty is ultimately the right treatment or another procedure better meets your goals, you’ll receive recommendations designed around what’s best for you.
Clinical Takeaway
What We Believe
The best treatment is the one that’s right for you, not the one that’s right for everyone.
Still Have Questions About Laser Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty?
Does Laser Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty hurt?
Prescription-strength topical numbing cream is applied for approximately one hour before treatment to maximize your comfort. Most patients tolerate the procedure very well.
How long is the appointment?
Your visit typically lasts about two hours, including approximately one hour for topical numbing before the laser treatment.
Can both the upper and lower eyelids be treated?
Yes. Laser Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty may be performed on the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both during the same treatment session when appropriate.
Will this treatment remove under-eye bags?
It depends on what’s causing the bags. If they are primarily due to loose or crepey skin, Laser Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty may improve their appearance. If they are caused by protruding fat beneath the lower eyelids, surgery may provide a better solution.
When will I begin seeing results?
Initial healing occurs within the first couple of weeks, but collagen remodeling continues for several months. Most patients notice gradual improvement as new collagen develops over time.
Is Laser Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty right for everyone?
No. The best treatment depends on your anatomy, skin quality, goals, and expectations. That’s why a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon is so important.
What Happens Next?
Schedule Your Consultation
Meet with Dr. Hernandez.
Receive Your Personalized Treatment Plan
Feel Confident Moving Forward
Let's Find the Right Treatment Together
If you’ve started noticing heavy upper eyelids, loose lower eyelid skin, fine lines, or eyes that no longer reflect how youthful you feel, the first step isn’t choosing a procedure.
It’s choosing the right evaluation.
During your consultation, we’ll listen to your concerns, examine your eyelids, discuss your goals, and help you understand every treatment option available to you.
If Laser Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty is the right choice, we’ll develop a personalized treatment plan designed specifically for your anatomy and desired results.
If another treatment would better achieve your goals, we’ll tell you that too.
Our commitment is simple:
To provide honest guidance.
Personalized care.
And natural-looking results that help you look as refreshed as you feel.
Schedule your consultation with Dr. Elizabeth Hernandez today and discover whether Laser Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty is the right solution for you.
Continue Exploring Your Eyelid Rejuvenation Options
Laser Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty is just one of the many ways we help patients achieve natural-looking facial rejuvenation.
During your consultation, we’ll evaluate your concerns as a whole and recommend the treatment, or combination of treatments, that best supports your goals. Depending on your needs, you may benefit from one or more of the following procedures.
No two faces age the same way.
That’s why every treatment recommendation begins with understanding your goals, not simply recommending a procedure.
ProFractional Laser Resurfacing
Improve skin texture, stimulate collagen production, and rejuvenate areas beyond the eyelids with advanced ProFractional laser technology.
Surgical Blepharoplasty
For patients with significant excess skin or prominent fat beneath the eyelids, traditional surgical blepharoplasty may provide the most comprehensive correction.
Botox®
Smooth dynamic wrinkles around the eyes and forehead while complementing your eyelid rejuvenation results.
Dermal Fillers
Restore volume around the eyes and midface to create a more youthful, refreshed appearance.
BBL HERO™ Photofacial
Reduce sun damage, pigmentation, and uneven skin tone while improving your overall complexion.
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Elizabeth Hernandez
Dr. Elizabeth Hernandez is a cosmetic surgeon and the founder of Eterna Cosmetic Surgery in San Antonio, Texas. She specializes in facial rejuvenation and advanced aesthetic procedures, combining surgical expertise with the latest non-surgical technologies to create natural-looking, individualized results.