Upper Eyelid Surgery
California's Leading Eyelid Surgery Center
Dr. Jeffrey Joseph provides tailored upper eyelid surgery procedures in California to patients across the nation. A board-certified oculofacial plastic surgeon heads each procedure at our office, ensuring you work with a skilled, experienced, compassionate provider.
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What Is Upper Eyelid Surgery?
Upper eyelid surgery (also called upper blepharoplasty) is a form of plastic surgery that restores your eyes to a vibrant, rested look. Upper blepharoplasty is the most common procedure performed in the United States to decrease the effects of age on one’s eyes and face. Your surgeon removes excess skin and tightens the eyelid to create a more youthful expression. The procedure can also improve eyelid symmetry and enhance eye shape.
Also Consider: Quad Blepharoplasty
Treat your upper and lower eyelids together with a combined procedure. Quad eyelid surgery provides the benefits of both eyelid surgeries with a single visit. You can avoid multiple recovery times while reaping the benefits of having multiple oculofacial surgeries.
Upper Eyelid Surgery Procedure Outlines
Upper and lower eyelid surgery involve different techniques and address separate concerns. However, the overall outline of the procedures is similar.
- Anesthesia: Depending on the specifics of your surgery, anesthesia may range from a small amount of local anesthesia to general anesthesia when required. Our goal is for you to feel completely comfortable every step of the way.
- Duration: Eyelid surgery usually lasts 30–60 minutes, though every procedure is different and tailored to your specifications. For example, patients often combine upper and lower blepharoplasty to bring about a more complete enhancement of facial features. In these cases, the procedure duration can last 2 hours or more.
Upper Blepharoplasty Recovery Time
The exact process will vary slightly between patients based on individual factors. However, the following outline can help you form a general plan for your recovery.
- Immediately After Surgery
- 1 Week After Surgery
- 2 to 3 Weeks After Surgery
- 1 Month to 6 Weeks
- You can return home the same day. Some bruising and swelling usually start to occur immediately after surgery, and cold compresses can be very helpful. It is normal to have some dry eye sensation and sensitivity to light during the first week of surgery.
- Your stitches from your upper lids are removed one week after surgery. You should be able to start reading, watching TV, and doing small activities around the house for longer periods. Most of your swelling and bruising improves by the second week. Patients commonly return to (nonphysical) work at some point after 1 week.
- It is still normal to have some asymmetry between the two lids. You should be able to resume most, if not all, of your routine day-to-day activities. Still, be mindful of your eyelids and take precautions not to injure them.
- Some minor amounts of swelling may still persist, which should improve over the next several months after surgery. The incisions in the eyelids usually heal well but can take time, sometimes up to several months. Your doctor may provide steroid injections or a scar cream to help improve your scars.
Is Upper Eyelid Surgery Right for Me?
If you are tired of looking tired or aged, then one of our blepharoplasty options could be for you. Even though inside you feel as you always have, your outer appearance may be at odds with this inner you. With upper eyelid surgery at our practice, you can restore your outer appearance to match how you feel within.
While there is no age limit to either eyelid procedure, a good candidate should be in good health at the time of surgery. Having overall good health promotes a safer surgery and smoother recovery.
Signs Upper Eyelid Surgery Is for You
- Some excess skin in the upper eyelids
- Pockets of fat in the upper eyelids
- Development of wrinkles and lines on or around your eyelids
- Droopy eyelids that give you a tired appearance or interfere with vision
Upper Eyelid Surgery FAQs
Are there nonsurgical alternatives to upper eyelid surgery?
We do provide some nonsurgical treatments, including laser treatments and fillers. These are best for patients with milder concerns. However, the results for nonsurgical treatments have a shorter duration than upper blepharoplasty.
How long do the results last?
Upper eyelid surgery can provide benefits for 7–10 years for most patients. Individual rates of aging and lifestyle factors can influence this duration. You can further prolong your procedure’s results with nonsurgical rejuvenation treatments, such as laser therapy.
Additionally, avoid habits or factors that can further age the delicate eyelid areas. Key elements to avoid include excess sunlight, smoking, and dehydration.
Will upper eyelid surgery leave scars?
Upper eyelid surgery involves making an incision in the natural crease of your eyelid. Although there will be a scar, the qualified microsurgeons at our practice can plan and hide the incision to ensure it is all but invisible. Over time, even this scarring will fade.
Visible scarring can happen when you work with a surgeon who does not plan the incision appropriately. But with our top-quality surgeons, you can rest assured you are working with a professional who has years of experience and training.
Why is our practice the right choice?
Here’s what you can expect from eyelid surgery at our practice.
- Focus on Health as well as Aesthetics: We focus on both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures for your eyelids. Our upper blepharoplasty procedure doesn’t just help you get your optimal look back. We can help you feel better and see better than before.
- Qualified, Professional Experience: Your surgeon will be board certified and experienced in performing complex procedures on your face’s most sensitive and important areas. We possess the skills needed to ensure your eyelids are in aesthetic alignment with the area around your eye. Although many surgeons are capable of performing a blepharoplasty, our specialists are here to deliver your ideal results.
- We Take Your Whole Face Into Account: Your eyelids are unlike any other part of your face, so eyelid surgery requires a specific level of expertise. With our practice, you will have a surgeon who specializes in this area of your face. So you can rest assured that your cheek, eyebrow, and more will all look their very best when we’re done. Get your natural, open, bright look back, and meet the day with confidence once again!
Schedule Your Consultation
Contact us today for a consultation to take control of both your look and your sight! The experienced team at Dr. Joseph’s practice looks forward to working with you every step of the way to help your goals become reality. Begin working with a leading surgeon for eyelid surgery.
We also invite out-of-town patients to set up an upper blepharoplasty consultation either in-person or virtually. Our designated patient care coordinator works closely with patients from across the world to deliver a safe, hassle-free experience both before and after your upper eyelid surgery.
