Meet Michael, Age 60

Michael made the trip from Arizona after noticing changes that were affecting not only his appearance but also his vision.

His eyes felt heavy and shadowed, especially on one side, and he wanted a solution that would restore both function and confidence.

What makes Michael’s story especially important is that it highlights the nuances of male-specific rejuvenation.

The goal is always to preserve masculine structure while correcting age-related changes. That means restoring, not hollowing. Repositioning, not removing.

Michael’s Journey Before Surgery

Like many men his age, Michael had a history of lifestyle factors that left their mark.

Years of sun exposure, some past smoking, and pro-inflammatory changes had taken a toll on the delicate skin and structures of his eyelids.

He developed:

• A fallen lacrimal gland, creating fullness in the upper eyelid
• Elastin breakdown and early cystic changes from UV and oxidative stress
• Upper eyelid heaviness and early ptosis
• Lower eyelid bags from a combination of fat herniation and cheek descent

These changes left his eyes looking tired and asymmetric, even though he felt vibrant.

He wanted to address them in a way that looked natural, without feminizing his eyes or leaving obvious signs of surgery.

Prepping for Surgery: A Male-Specific Approach

Michael’s biggest priority was maintaining his masculine features.

For men, over-resecting tissue or hollowing the eyes can lead to a feminized or unnatural look.

That’s why his plan was built around restoration and preservation, putting structures back where they belonged instead of cutting them away.

He and his wife Mary did extensive research, and they chose the EnigmaLift® approach because it addressed his concerns invisibly, with no evidence left behind.

Our Surgical Plan

Michael’s EnigmaLift® was designed to restore harmony while protecting his masculine structure:

• Upper Eyelid Surgery with gland repositioning and ptosis correction to improve brightness and function
• Lower Eyelid Rejuvenation to reposition fat pads and smooth the transition to the cheek
• Preservation of eyelid and brow structures, avoiding hollowing or skeletonizing the upper lids
• A male-specific approach that corrected aging while maintaining strength, symmetry, and natural definition

This was about creating a solid foundation that will hold up over time, not just for the next year or two, but for decades.

The Results So Far

At six months, Michael is thrilled with his outcome.

His eyes look brighter and more symmetric, his lower eyelid bags are gone, and his vision is clearer.

Despite being bald (something many men worry about with facial surgery) there is no visible evidence of incisions thanks to minimally invasive access.

What’s most remarkable is the balance of appearance and function. Michael looks refreshed without looking “done,” and his results will continue to age naturally with him.

His story shows how comprehensive eyelid and midface rejuvenation can be tailored specifically for men, preserving masculinity while restoring confidence.