Blepharoplasty is used to remove excess fat and skin from the upper and lower eyelids. Sometimes excess or displaced fat in and around the lower eyelids can cause bulging or puffiness that casts the shadows we recognize as dark circles. The careful removal and/or repositioning of this fat can even out puffiness and bulging under the eyes, thereby reducing the appearance of dark circles.
However, dark circles can be caused by a variety of other environmental and genetic factors, and eyelid surgery cannot always specifically treat or remove the circles. If you are concerned about dark circles, Dr. Valladolid can explain whether blepharoplasty will help in your specific case.