Bright Eyes MD FAQ:

The Bright Eyes MD procedure is a next-generation eyelid surgery designed to reverse under-eye aging by restoring, not removing, your natural fat. Rather than trimming away the fat that is causing bagging, Dr. Garbutt repositions herniated under-eye fat back to its youthful location beneath the eye, securing it in place. This addresses the root cause of under-eye bags and under eye hollowing and creates long-lasting, natural lift.

With most eyelid procedures or lower eyelid lifts, surgeons remove fat and sometimes skin. Over time, that fat can return, or the eye can begin to look hollow, sunken, or “beady.” Bright Eyes MD is different: instead of removing tissue, the foundational fat is tucked back under the eye and secured in place by stitching the capsulopalpebral fascia (CPF) to the orbital rim bone. This stabilizes the fat and prevents future bulging and under eye discoloration.

No. Unlike many eyelid lift surgeries, Bright Eyes MD typically does not remove lower eyelid skin. By restoring and repositioning the fat, the lower lid tightens naturally and no external lower lid incisions are needed.

No, Dr. Garbutt is one of, if not the only, surgeon in the U.S. routinely performing this advanced technique. He trained specifically in orbital-based surgery making him uniquely suited to perform this reconstruction-style eyelid lift surgery.

Swelling and bruising peak after 3-4 days. Bruising has typically faded away by day 10. Most patients return to work or travel home 1 week post op. Intermittent swelling continues for the first 3-5 months post op. Corner eye incisions are entirely faded by month 10-12, but typically close and begin to fade by week 5.

Natural, long-lasting results: You preserve and restore your own fat rather than permanently removing it.

Larger, more forward eyes: Moving the fat back under the eyelid lifts the eye forward, giving brighter, more youthful appearance.

Upper lid fullness: When your foundational fat is secured, the upper eyelids fill in, reducing any hollow look there and often eliminating the need for an upper blepharoplasty.

Brow lift: Unlike traditional blepharoplasty, this procedure naturally elevates and supports the brow without needing a separate eyebrow lift.

No lower lid scarring: Because no skin needs to be removed, there are no visible lower-lid incisions

• Anyone experiencing under-eye bags, puffiness, or hollowing.

• Patients seeking eyelid surgery options that do not involve removing anatomy.

• People who want a more natural, long-term solution vs. a quick-fix blepharoplasty.

• Those wanting to preserve or restore foundational volume in the eyelid and midface.

The Bright Eyes MD is, simply, a combined lower eyelid lift plus a mid-face lift. As foundational under eye fat is repositioned, the eyes, brows, and upper lids are subtly lifted to a more youthful, forward-facing position, eliminating the need for separate brow surgery in the majority of cases.