How Does the Bright Eyes MD Procedure Get Rid of My Under-Eye Bags?
If you’ve been searching for a way to remove under eye bags that actually lasts, you’ve probably come across countless options for under eye surgery, as well as creams, fillers, and other quick fixes. But most of these treatments only mask the issue temporarily, they don’t address the real anatomical cause of puffiness and bags under the eyes.
The Bright Eyes MD procedure is a revolutionary form of under eye plastic surgery that corrects the root cause of under-eye aging by restoring your natural anatomy, not removing it.
Why Under-Eye Bags Form
As we age, the membranes that hold the natural under-eye fat pads in place (inferior orbital septum) begin to weaken. When this happens, fat that once sat securely under the eye starts to slip forward and bulge, into the lower eyelid. This herniated fat sits above a structure known as the orbital malar ligament, creating that familiar “puffy” look and deep tear trough deformities that make you look tired or older than you feel.
Traditional surgery for eye bags, also known as a lower blepharoplasty, typically trims this herniated fat and removes some skin (the familiar "skin pinch"). While this kind of lower eyelid plastic surgery may smooth things temporarily, it doesn’t solve the underlying issue: the weakened membrane. Over time, the eyes continue to push down on the remaining fat, and often leads to further fat migration and the return of under-eye bags. Even worse, because fat and skin were removed, the eyes can start to look smaller, sunken, or hollow— the opposite of youthful.
How the Bright Eyes MD Procedure Addresses Under Eye Bags
The Bright Eyes MD procedure takes a completely different approach. Instead of removing tissue, Dr. G carefully repositions and secures your natural fat back where it was in your 20s. Using a specialized incision through the conjunctiva and the capsulopalpebral fascia, the herniated fat pads are lifted and tucked back beneath the eyes.
Dr. G then sutures the CPF directly to the periosteum of the inferior orbital rim, the firm bone structure below the eye, which immediately eliminates the under eye bags and restores natural support. The conjunctiva and fascia are then closed, creating a stable, long-term foundation that prevents future fat slippage.
This unique technique doesn’t just tighten under eye skin, it rebalances the entire eye structure. As the fat is lifted up and secured, the eyes naturally appear brighter, smoother, and more youthful. Patients often notice that their under eye lift also subtly elevates their upper lids and brows, creating a refreshed and harmonious look across the face.
Unlike standard under eye bag surgery or eyelid procedures that rely on cutting away tissue, the Bright Eyes MD procedure preserves what nature gave you, only better supported. This means the results are both natural-looking and long-lasting.
If you’re considering plastic surgery for under eye bags, the Bright Eyes MD procedure is the most advanced under eye cosmetic surgery available today.