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Blepharoplasty — Dr. Manuel Díaz Guzmán

Blepharoplasty

With his genuine commitment to patient safety in every blepharoplasty, Dr. Manuel Díaz Guzmán is the surgeon you can trust for results tailored to you, with total transparency.

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Dr. Manuel Díaz Guzmán — Facial Surgery

What Is Blepharoplasty?

Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin, and in some cases fat, from the upper and lower eyelids to achieve a more open, rested look.

Patients seek it out when excess skin on the upper eyelid gives a permanently tired appearance, and can even limit the field of vision, or when bags under the eyes don't respond to other treatments. The decision on which eyelids to treat and to what extent is made in consultation with Dr. Manuel Díaz Guzmán, based on your anatomy and goals.

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Dr. Manuel Díaz Guzmán — Facial Surgery

How Does Blepharoplasty Work?

The process starts with a consultation where Dr. Manuel Díaz Guzmán assesses the amount of excess skin and fat in your eyelids, and whether treatment should focus on the upper eyelid, the lower eyelid, or both. That's where the technique and the most suitable incision pattern are defined.

Before surgery, a complete preoperative evaluation is done. The medical results determine whether you're in condition to have surgery safely — your safety comes before a date on the calendar. The surgery is performed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia, and the incisions are placed in the eyelid's natural folds so they stay concealed.

Blepharoplasty consultation with Dr. Manuel Díaz Guzmán

Dr. Manuel Díaz Guzmán — Facial Surgery

Technique and Considerations

There's no one-size-fits-all approach for every patient. Dr. Manuel Díaz Guzmán defines the right technique during your evaluation, considering these factors:

  • Upper Eyelid
  • Lower Eyelid
  • Excess Skin vs. Fat
  • Impact on Field of Vision
  • Combination with Facelift
  • Scar Placement
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Dr. Manuel Díaz Guzmán — Facial Surgery

What Are the Benefits of Blepharoplasty?

The most sought-after benefits are a more open, rested look, less puffiness and sagging around the eyes, and in some cases, an improved field of vision when excess skin was limiting it.

Behind every result are Dr. Manuel Díaz Guzmán's credentials: training at INTEC, a residency in Plastic Surgery through RENACIP at Hospital Dr. Salvador B. Gautier, and membership in SODOCIPRE — verifiable, not just a marketing promise.

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Why Choose Us

Why Choose Us?

Guaranteeing your safety, comfort, and transparency is what guides the practice of Dr. Manuel Díaz Guzmán, plastic surgeon in Santo Domingo, with a state-of-the-art outpatient surgery center.

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Verifiable Safety

Medical training at INTEC, a residency in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery through RENACIP at Hospital Dr. Salvador B. Gautier, and membership in SODOCIPRE. Public, verifiable professional credentials so you can make an informed decision with confidence.

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Complete Package

We offer a package designed specifically for our international patients that includes a recovery house, transportation, meals, and postoperative medications, making every stage of your recovery and stay easier.

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Safety Above All

Every patient goes through a complete preoperative evaluation before surgery. The medical results determine whether you're in adequate condition to have the procedure safely. Your safety always comes before a date on the calendar.

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Cutting-Edge Facilities

Procedures are performed at a center equipped for surgery, with a trained medical team and spaces prepared to give you care and comfort before, during, and after your procedure.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The surgery is performed under anesthesia, so you won't feel pain during the procedure. During recovery it's normal to have discomfort, sensitivity, swelling, and mild bruising, controlled with the medication plan Dr. Manuel Díaz Guzmán indicates for each patient.
Recovery time varies depending on whether only the upper eyelid, the lower eyelid, or both are treated, and how each patient responds. Dr. Manuel Díaz Guzmán gives you a specific estimate during your evaluation, along with rest and postoperative care instructions.
The first changes become visible as the initial swelling and bruising go down, but the final result takes longer as the skin finishes settling. Dr. Manuel Díaz Guzmán explains the expected healing process during the consultation.
Candidacy depends on your overall health, the amount of excess skin and fat in your eyelids, and the goal you're after. Before any surgery, Dr. Manuel Díaz Guzmán requires a complete preoperative evaluation: the procedure is only scheduled once the medical results confirm you're in safe condition.
Quite the opposite: in patients where excess skin on the upper eyelid was limiting their field of vision, blepharoplasty usually improves it. Dr. Manuel Díaz Guzmán evaluates your specific case during the consultation.
The result is long-lasting, but the eyelid skin keeps aging naturally over time. Dr. Manuel Díaz Guzmán explains what to expect long-term based on your case.