Eyelid Surgery

Blepharoplasty is a plastic surgery procedure that removes or repositions excess skin, fat, and sometimes muscle from the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both. It is commonly performed for patients who feel their eyes look tired, heavy, puffy, or older than they feel.

• Upper blepharoplasty: Improves excess upper eyelid skin, eyelid hooding, and heaviness above the eyes.
• Lower blepharoplasty: Improves under-eye bags, puffiness, lower eyelid fullness, and contour irregularities below the eyes.

Blepharoplasty can be performed on the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both during the same procedure. The right approach depends on your anatomy and whether your concerns are related to eyelid skin, fat, brow position, skin texture, or a combination of factors.

Blepharoplasty is typically performed as an outpatient procedure. Surgery usually takes about one to three hours, depending on whether the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both are treated.

For upper blepharoplasty, the incision is usually placed in the natural upper eyelid crease. Excess skin is removed, and fat or muscle may be adjusted when appropriate. For lower blepharoplasty, the incision may be placed just below the lash line or in another carefully selected location depending on the technique used.

During surgery, Dr. Lovelace focuses on creating a smoother, more refreshed eyelid contour while avoiding an overly tightened or hollow appearance. The best blepharoplasty results look natural, not surgical.

Eyelid aging can affect both appearance and comfort. Over time, the skin around the eyes loses elasticity, fat can become more noticeable, and upper eyelid skin may begin to fold over the natural eyelid crease.

• Excess upper eyelid skin
• Hooded eyelids
• Drooping upper eyelid skin that creates a tired appearance
• Upper eyelid heaviness
• Under-eye bags
• Puffiness below the eyes
• Lower eyelid fullness
• Eyelid asymmetry
• A sad, tired, or aged expression
• Peripheral vision obstruction when medically significant

Blepharoplasty can make the eyes look more defined and refreshed, but it does not treat every concern around the eyes. It does not remove crow’s feet, lift a low brow, or fully correct dark circles caused by pigmentation, hollowing, or skin quality. For some patients, brow lift surgery , facial fillers , BOTOX® Cosmetic , chemical peels , or professional skin care may also be recommended.