One of the men linked to a Real Housewives star is showing that the desire to turn back the clock isn’t limited to the women on Bravo’s hit reality shows.
Paulie Connell, cast member , recently revealed he had a lower blepharoplasty.
The procedure, which removes excess skin from the lower eyelids, was done to correct sagging that appeared after his major .
In an Instagram post on March 7, Connell explained that the changes around his eyes became noticeable as his body transformed.
'Last year during my weight-loss journey, after dropping a significant amount of weight, as you would, I started to notice some extra skin around my eyes,' he said. 'It’s one of those things that can happen when your body changes.'
Connell credited New Jersey surgeon Dr. Mark Karolak for performing a 'small skin pinch procedure,' calling it minimally invasive but impactful for his confidence.
Paulie Connell, engaged to Real Housewives of New Jersey cast member Dolores Catania , recently revealed he had a lower blepharoplasty; (pictured 2026)
In an Instagram post on March 7, Connell explained that the changes around his eyes became noticeable as his body transformed
'Just sharing part of the journey. Improving your health and yourself sometimes comes with small adjustments along the way - and that’s okay. Progress is progress and self care is what makes you as a person happiy' he concluded.
The plastic surgery reveal comes shortly after Catania, 55, shared that she was ‘ecstatic’ when Connell proposed to her on 10 November last year.
'Last year during my weight-loss journey, after dropping a significant amount of weight, as you would, I started to notice some extra skin around my eyes,' he said, adding, 'It’s one of those things that can happen when your body changes'
Connell credited New Jersey surgeon Dr. Mark Karolak for performing a 'small skin pinch procedure,' calling it minimally invasive but impactful for his confidence
Connell shared the results
Gabrielle’s engagement ring is a 5.03-carat, oval-cut diamond from John Anthony Jewellers - the same luxury jeweler where Paulie purchased Catania’s ring.
