Blepharoplasty in Madrid
Blepharoplasty rejuvenates your appearance because it not only corrects excess skin but also removes fat around the eyes. This procedure corrects a tired or sad look.
This surgical procedure is designed to remove bags under the eyes, correct droopy or puffy eyelids, and smooth fine wrinkles , contributing to a more rested and youthful appearance.
At Dr. Gustavo Sordo's clinic in Madrid, each blepharoplasty is personalized to suit the specific needs and unique characteristics of each patient, ensuring results that not only improve their appearance but also enhance their confidence and well-being.
What is blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty is an advanced cosmetic surgery technique that rejuvenates the appearance of the eyes by working on the contour of the eyes.
This procedure effectively addresses problems such as drooping or puffy eyelids, fat deposits and volume loss, as well as drooping eyebrows , restoring a fresh and youthful appearance.
In Madrid, Dr. Gustavo Sordo applies the innovative "No Touch" technique , developed by the renowned Dr. Glenn Jelks. This methodology focuses on rejuvenating the eyes without altering the essence of your facial features, avoiding the undesirable effects of more invasive procedures, such as overextended eyelids or difficulty closing the eyes completely.
The "No Touch" technique minimizes contact with the eyelid muscles , resulting in natural-looking results and a quick, safe recovery. Patients can enjoy visible rejuvenation with no apparent evidence of surgery. Say goodbye to puffy eyes and bags forever!
Types of blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, can be classified according to the area of the eye being treated and the patient's aesthetic or functional goals. Dr. Gustavo Sordo, using advanced and personalized techniques, offers the following types of blepharoplasty:
Upper blepharoplasty
This procedure focuses on removing excess skin and fat from the upper eyelid. It is ideal for patients looking to resolve the appearance of “tired eyes” or sad eyes and improve vision that may be obstructed by a drooping eyelid.
Lower blepharoplasty
Aimed at removing bags under the eyes and reducing wrinkles in the lower eye area. This type of blepharoplasty can be performed through an incision just below the eyelashes or inside the eyelid, known as the transconjunctival technique, which leaves no visible scar.
complete blepharoplasty
Tired eyes make us look older than we really are. Thanks to complete blepharoplasty we can fix this. It is a combination of upper and lower techniques for a total rejuvenation of the area around the eyes. This option is preferred by those who want a significant change in their look, addressing both the upper and lower eyelids in a single procedure. Excess skin and fat that appears around the eyes are removed, as well as folds and bags under the eyes.
When the problem isn't the eyelid, it's the eyebrow
This is the most frequent mistake I see in my practice: treating what is actually a drooping eyebrow as excess eyelid skin. If skin is removed from the upper eyelid of a patient with a drooping eyebrow, the eyebrow will drop even further, and the eyes will appear closed instead of open.
When the eyebrow is the culprit, the appropriate solution is to lift it. There are two approaches, and the choice depends on the patient's reason for seeking help: if they are consulting about their eyelids, a direct eyebrow lift is an outpatient procedure with a quick recovery, using an incision just above the hairline; if they are consulting about a complete rejuvenation of the upper third of the face, an endoscopic forehead lift is performed, which is usually done as part of a cervicofacial lift.
Regarding the scar from the direct suspension, it's important to know two things: it really starts to improve from the third month onwards, and it's compatible with subsequent microblading, which is practical for patients with little eyebrow hair.
These types of blepharoplasty aim not only to improve the aesthetic appearance of the eyes but also to increase functionality, as they improve the visual field affected by excess skin.
During your first consultation, Dr. Sordo will assess your specific needs and recommend the most appropriate type of blepharoplasty for you, ensuring results that are both natural and harmonious with the rest of your facial features.
Advantages of blepharoplasty with the "No Touch" technique
When I talk about the "no-touch" technique, I'm referring to something very specific, and it's worth explaining because the name alone doesn't mean much. It's the principle described by surgeon Glenn Jelks for the lower eyelid: the eyelid muscles are not touched . The incision is made from inside, through a transconjunctival incision, and the orbicularis oculi muscle is left intact.
The reason isn't aesthetic, it's functional. When that muscle is severed, the eyelid loses tone, resulting in a sad look, a rounded eye, and, in the worst cases, ectropion. This is the classic problem with lower blepharoplasty and is very difficult to correct afterward. That's why we prefer not to create it.
⇒ Excess skin, with a pinch: if there is also excess skin, it is removed with tweezers just below the eyelashes, drying only the skin. Not a millimeter of muscle.
⇒ Under-eye bags aren't removed, they're repositioned: emptying the eyelid leaves the eye looking sunken and aged. We remove only a portion and use the rest to create a fat flap that we transpose above the tear trough, in a plane below the periosteum. This corrects both the excess bag and the missing tear trough, and it's done using the patient's own tissue.
⇒ No visible scars: as the approach is inside the eyelid, there is no external scar to explain.
⇒ Outpatient and quick recovery: does not require hospitalization and you return home the same day.
And a warning I always give in consultations: not all drooping eyelids are due to skin . If what has descended is the edge of the eyelid itself and not the skin, it's a condition called ptosis, and the solution is different—a tarsoconjunctival mullerectomy—not removing more skin. That's why, during the first visit, we analyze the eyes on three levels: eyebrows, upper eyelid, and lower eyelid. Each has its own treatment.
Although the change is aesthetic, we know that it is a deeper need. We always take into account your anatomy so that the result is proportionate, natural and beautiful. So that you look good and continue being you.
Prices of blepharoplasty in Madrid
We understand that price is an important factor in the decision to undergo any cosmetic procedure.
The price of blepharoplasty at our clinic ranges from €3.200 (upper eyelid only) to € 4.500 . The final price is always personalized and tailored to each individual case, so an initial consultation is necessary. During this appointment, Dr. Sordo will assess your specific case and provide you with a detailed quote.
This price includes all aspects necessary for the operation:
- Surgeon's experience and reputation: Fees may vary depending on the experience and reputation of the plastic surgeon who will perform the operation. Dr. Gustavo Sordo, with his extensive experience and recognition in the field of cosmetic surgery, offers a guarantee of quality and safety in each procedure.
- Preoperative evaluation: A comprehensive review to ensure that the treatment is right for you.
- Surgical procedure: Using the "No Touch" technique, which avoids manipulating the edge of the eyelid.
- Postoperative follow-up: It includes all necessary visits after surgery.
- Our goal is to provide you with a transparent experience without surprises, where the value received fully justifies the investment made.
We work in such a way that you know at all times what will be done to you and why.
Before and after blepharoplasty
At our clinic, Dr. Gustavo Sordo performs a detailed evaluation of your facial anatomy and listens carefully to your wishes to personalize each blepharoplasty procedure.
This approach ensures results that not only rejuvenate and refresh your look, maintaining the natural harmony of your features, but also highlight a better version of yourself, as demonstrated by the before and after images of our patients.
These transformations highlight not only an aesthetic change, but also an improvement in confidence and personal satisfaction.
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The complete process of a blepharoplasty in Madrid
A blepharoplasty operation is a great step towards rejuvenating your look and improving your self-esteem.
To begin this transformative change, the first step is to schedule an appointment with Dr. Sordo. Our team is ready to guide you through every stage of the process, ensuring that every decision is well-informed and every concern addressed.
First consultation
Your experience begins with a personal consultation at our clinic in Madrid, where you will be attended directly by Dr. Sordo, without commercial intermediaries.
During this appointment, the doctor will thoroughly evaluate your facial anatomy and discuss your specific expectations and desires for the surgery. This in-depth understanding allows for the design of a personalized aesthetic plan that seeks to rejuvenate your look while maintaining the naturalness of your expressions.
During this initial consultation, our goal is to establish open and transparent communication with you, making sure we understand your needs and desires, and providing you with the guidance necessary to make an informed decision about your aesthetic procedure.
Blepharoplasty preoperative
Day of blepharoplasty surgery
1. Admission and preparation in the hospital
The day begins early at the Hospital de la Moncloa, where our team, equipped with cutting-edge technology and fully dedicated to your care, will be waiting for you.
Despite the nerves, you can rest easy knowing that you are in expert hands and that the operation is performed without requiring an overnight hospital stay.
The most important thing to take the step is to have all the information and to decide on a clinic like ours, with all the guarantees. That is why we inform you of the entire process, step by step and down to the smallest detail. And we are always here to support you and resolve all your doubts.
2. Anesthesia and Comfort
The operation is carried out under local anesthesia with sedation, administered by our specialist, Dr. Bourgeois. This technique ensures your comfort during the procedure, avoiding the need for general anesthesia and allowing for a faster and less invasive recovery.
4. Surgical Procedure
During surgery approximately two hours, Dr. Sordo uses the “No Touch” technique.
Depending on the type of blepharoplasty performed, the surgical procedure varies as follows:
1. Upper eyelids
The procedure begins with a discreet incision in the groove of the upper eyelid, through which excess skin and fat pockets are removed.
This technique ensures that the scar is virtually invisible and improves the appearance without affecting the natural expression of the face. In addition, it can widen the visual field obstructed by sagging skin, combining aesthetic and functional benefits.
2. Lower eyelids
For the lower eyelid, Dr. Sordo opts for the transconjunctival technique, making an incision on the inside of the eyelid to remove the fat pockets.
This approach minimizes the visibility of scars and preserves eyelid muscle function, contributing to faster recovery and more natural results.
3. Eyebrow lift
In some cases, combining blepharoplasty with a brow lift is recommended to correct the appearance of fatigue caused by drooping eyebrows.
This technique is performed using minimally invasive endoscopic surgery, thanks to which we have fewer scars and a quicker recovery, thus complementing the improvement of the periorbital area.
This comprehensive approach ensures that every aspect of blepharoplasty is carefully planned and executed, seeking results that rejuvenate and revitalize the eyes with minimal impact on the patient's daily life.
Postoperative blepharoplasty
— Immediate Completion and Recovery
Once the operation is complete, you will spend a short time in the recovery room.
During this stage, Dr. Sordo will personally review the initial results and your overall well-being before discharging you to return home.
We will provide you with clear instructions for post-operative care, teach you how to wash your eyes and how to apply the medication in drops. We will also give you our recommendations for applying local cold to minimize any discomfort.
Thanks to the advanced “No Touch” technique used by Dr. Gustavo Sordo, the recovery period is remarkably short.
To minimize bruising and accelerate healing, you will begin applying a preparatory mixture of arnica montana, vitamin B5, vitamin K, and sunscreens starting ten days before the operation and continuing until ten days after.
Before you leave the hospital, you will receive detailed instructions for home care, including:
- Application of ointment and cold compresses on the eyelids to reduce swelling.
- Using eye drops to maintain the lubrication and comfort of your eyes.
- Administration of analgesics and antibiotics to control any discomfort and prevent infections.
Revisions after blepharoplasty
After your blepharoplasty, we follow up with scheduled check-ups to monitor the scar's progress and detect any problems early.
Postoperative follow-up is essential to ensure optimal recovery and is scheduled as follows:
- One week: First check-up to assess progress and, if necessary, remove fine sutures. This appointment is crucial to ensure that healing is progressing properly.
- One month: General review to assess the initial result and ensure that there are no complications.
- Six months: Routine consultation to check the medium-term result and make adjustments if necessary.
- Twelve months: Final review where the final results are evaluated and before and after photographs are taken before final discharge.
This follow-up program allows us to address anything that arises during recovery early on.
Our team will be available to address any questions or concerns you may have throughout the recovery process and beyond. Your confidence and comfort are our priority.
Other facial surgery operations
In addition to being recognized specialists in blepharoplasty, our clinic offers a range of facial surgery procedures in Madrid , designed to improve your appearance and confidence.
Each treatment is personalized to meet your specific needs and goals, choosing the technique based on what you have in excess on your eyelid: skin, fat, or muscle. Discover our other specialties:
⇒ Rhinoplasty in Madrid : Reshape and redefine the structure of your nose to improve both breathing function and facial harmony. Ideal for patients seeking a significant aesthetic change or needing post-traumatic corrections.
⇒ Facial Lifting : Rejuvenate your face with our facial lifting treatment, which tightens the skin and reduces wrinkles and fine lines, restoring a younger and revitalized appearance.
⇒ Otoplasty : Corrects irregularities in the shape or position of the ears with a scar that remains hidden behind the ear, improving facial proportion and balance.
Each of these procedures is carried out with an approach that respects your individuality and seeks to enhance your natural beauty without altering what makes you unique.
Frequently asked questions about blepharoplasty
Yes. In a blepharoplasty our goal is to restore a fresh and natural look, which is why it is essential to find proportion with the rest of your physiognomy. We will analyze where the excess skin and fat bags that age you so much are located in order to restore a more youthful look to yourself.
Yes. You can return to work one week after blepharoplasty, and after one month you can resume your normal life, including sports activities.
Yes, but you will have to wait for your eye to recover beforehand. Normally, you will be able to use them again about 3 weeks after the operation. However, during check-ups we will assess when is the perfect time based on the evolution of your post-operative period.
It is essential that you come to the hospital without makeup before the operation, but once the operation has been performed you will be able to put makeup on again a week after the stitches have been removed.
Yes. We also have our own anesthesiologist on our team who will perform the best anesthesia (TIVA), which will be fully monitored.
If your dark circles are caused by bags under your lower eyelid, your dark circles will improve greatly by undergoing blepharoplasty.
Yes, blepharoplasty will increase your field of vision. Although many people seek this surgery primarily to rejuvenate their gaze and improve the appearance of their face, it also has significant functional benefits.
Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, is especially helpful for those who have noticed a reduction in their peripheral vision due to problems such as sagging skin or fat accumulation in the eyelids. This reduction in peripheral vision can affect up to almost 180 degrees of visual field, which is essential for the full perception of our surroundings.
Blepharoplasty corrects eyelid malformations that may be obstructing vision. This results not only in a more youthful appearance, but also in improved visual function if there was excessive drooping before.
Essential Functions of the Eyelids
The eyelids perform several key functions that directly impact eye health:
They protect the eyeballs from injury and contaminants.
They distribute tears evenly over the ocular surface, which helps maintain the necessary moisture.
They evacuate tears to prevent constant tearing and dry eye syndrome.
When the eyelids are drooping or there is fat accumulation, these functions can be compromised, which can lead to vision and eye problems.
Plastic surgeon specialized in blepharoplasty in Madrid
If you've come this far searching for "best blepharoplasty Madrid", it's because you know that eyelid surgery isn't just about "removing skin": it's about restoring freshness, rest, and harmony to your eyes without changing your expression.
Dr. Gustavo Sordo performs blepharoplasty with a precise and natural approach, paying attention to every detail to avoid artificial results and respect the anatomy of the eye. His goal is not to transform your look, but to rejuvenate it while preserving your identity.
Each case is assessed individually, taking into account the structure of the eyelid, the degree of excess skin, fat deposits, and the overall aesthetics of the face, to obtain an elegant, safe, and long-lasting result.
👉 If you are considering blepharoplasty in Madrid, request an initial consultation with Dr. Sordo and resolve all your doubts before making a decision.
Dr. Gustavo Sordo
Specialist in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery. Member No. 28/58125.
Content clinically reviewed by Dr. Gustavo Sordo. Last review: September 8, 2026.
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