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Eyelid surgery, medically known as blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure that rejuvenates your eyes by removing excess skin, muscle, and fat from your upper or lower eyelids. The procedure addresses drooping upper lids, puffy bags under your eyes, and wrinkled lower eyelid skin that make you look tired or older. Blepharoplasty restores a refreshed, youthful appearance to your eyes while maintaining natural expression.
Not everyone is an ideal candidate for eyelid surgery. Understanding whether you're a good fit helps ensure your safety and satisfaction with the results.
You have drooping upper eyelids, puffy bags under your eyes, or excess skin that makes you look tired or aged.
You should be in good physical condition without underlying medical issues that could complicate surgery.
Understanding what eyelid surgery can and cannot achieve is crucial for satisfaction.
Your eyes should be healthy without serious conditions like glaucoma, detached retina, or severe dry eye.
Smoking impairs healing and increases complication risks for delicate eyelid surgery.
If you wear contacts or glasses, your prescription should be stable.
While eyelid surgery can be performed in your 20s if genetically predisposed to puffiness, most patients are 35+.
You must be able to avoid strenuous activity and protect your eyes during healing.
You must accept that eyelid surgery refreshes appearance but doesn't eliminate all wrinkles or change eye shape.
Active eye disease, chronic dry eye, glaucoma, or detached retina increase surgical risks significantly.
Uncontrolled diabetes, thyroid problems, high blood pressure, or bleeding disorders complicate surgery.
If you're unwilling to quit smoking for at least 2-4 weeks before and after surgery, eyelid surgery isn't safe for you.
If you expect eyelid surgery to dramatically change your appearance or eliminate all eye area aging, you'll be disappointed.
Severe dry eye syndrome must be managed before surgery to prevent complications.
Most patients are 35-70 years old, though younger patients with hereditary bags or older patients in good health can be excellent candidates. You must be at least 18 years old.
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Start my matchEyelid surgery eliminates the tired, aged look caused by drooping lids and under-eye bags. Your eyes appear brighter, more alert, and years younger without changing your natural eye shape or expression.
For patients with severely drooping upper eyelids, blepharoplasty can restore peripheral vision that was blocked by excess skin. This functional benefit may qualify for insurance coverage when documented vision impairment exists.
Eyelid surgery results typically last 10-15 years or longer. While natural aging continues, most patients never regain the same degree of excess skin and puffiness that existed before surgery.
Compared to more extensive facial surgeries, eyelid surgery recovery is relatively quick. Most patients return to work within 7-10 days and resume normal activities within two weeks.
Incisions are placed in natural eyelid creases and just below the lower lash line, making scars virtually invisible once healed. Most people will never notice you had surgery.
Incisions are placed in natural eyelid creases and just below the lower lash line, making scars virtually invisible once healed. Most people will never notice you had surgery.
Many patients report feeling more confident in photos, social situations, and professional settings. Looking refreshed and well-rested often translates to increased self-assurance.
Eyelid surgery pairs well with brow lift, facelift, or non-surgical treatments like Botox and fillers for comprehensive facial rejuvenation.
If you inherited early eyelid aging from family genetics, blepharoplasty can address these concerns even at a younger age, preventing them from worsening over time.
The most challenging period. You'll experience swelling, bruising, and tightness around your eyes. Your vision may be slightly blurry from ointment. Pain is typically mild and manageable with prescribed medication. You must use cold compresses, keep your head elevated, and avoid straining. Most patients take 7-10 days off work.
Swelling and bruising decrease significantly. You'll feel comfortable enough to return to work and light activities, though some residual swelling remains. Most bruising can be covered with makeup. You should still avoid strenuous activity and heavy lifting.
Many patients resume all normal activities, including exercise. Most swelling has resolved and your eyes look noticeably more refreshed. You can wear contact lenses again if cleared by your surgeon. Incision lines are healing well and fading.
Most restrictions are lifted. Residual swelling is minimal and only noticeable to you. Your eyes appear bright and youthful. Any remaining numbness or tightness continues to improve.
The majority of swelling has completely resolved. Your eyelids look natural and refreshed. Scars have faded significantly and are barely visible in natural eyelid creases. Your eyes appear rejuvenated without looking 'done.'
Final results are visible. All swelling has resolved and scars have faded to nearly invisible lines. Full sensation returns. The refreshed, youthful eye appearance you see now is your long-term result lasting 10-15+ years.
Selecting the right surgeon is the most important decision in your eyelid surgery journey.
Your surgeon must be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) or the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Board certification means your surgeon completed rigorous training, passed comprehensive exams, and maintains high ethical standards.
Check the ABPS website directly or use the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) 'Find a Surgeon' tool.
Some physicians claim to be 'board certified' but are certified in unrelated specialties that don't require facial plastic surgery training.
Board certification is your baseline, but eyelid surgery specialization takes your safety and results to the next level.
A surgeon performing 50+ blepharoplasty procedures annually has the experience necessary for optimal results, proper tissue removal, and natural-looking outcomes.
Has your surgeon completed advanced training in oculoplastic or facial plastic surgery? Do they understand delicate eyelid anatomy and how to preserve natural eye shape?
A quality surgeon is transparent about their outcomes. Experienced eyelid surgeons have significantly lower complication rates and understand how to avoid over-resection or asymmetry.
Look for patients with similar eyelid concerns and ages to yours. Pay attention to natural appearance, symmetry, and scar visibility. Quality surgeons have extensive galleries showing long-term results.
Real patient experiences provide insight into the surgeon's bedside manner, staff professionalism, post-operative care, and patient satisfaction with results.
Finding the right eyelid surgery surgeon shouldn't feel overwhelming. AestheticMatch simplifies the entire process.
Answer a few simple questions about what you're looking for in an eyelid surgery procedure, your aesthetic goals, and your preferences.
Based on your responses, we connect you with board-certified plastic surgeons in San-francisco who specialize in eyelid surgery and align with your needs. Every surgeon in our network has been thoroughly vetted for credentials, experience, and safety standards.
Browse comprehensive surgeon profiles featuring their qualifications, years of experience, before-and-after galleries, patient reviews, and transparent pricing information. Compare multiple surgeons side-by-side.
Schedule consultations directly through our platform with the surgeons you're interested in. Meet them, ask questions, and see who feels like the right fit.
Choose the surgeon you feel most confident with. We're here to support you throughout your journey, but the final decision is always yours.
Every surgeon is ABPS board-certified and has demonstrated eyelid surgery expertise. We verify credentials, review outcomes, and ensure each surgeon meets our safety standards.
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Not every surgeon is right for every patient. Our matching process considers your specific goals and connects you with surgeons whose expertise aligns with what you're looking for.
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