(Blepharoplasty,
Upper and Lower Eyelid Lift)
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At Appleby Plastic Surgery, we offer upper and lower eyelid surgery, performed individually or together, to help you look more awake, alert, and rested. Each surgical plan is carefully tailored to your anatomy and goals, with a focus on preserving your natural eye shape and expression.
Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, corrects loose skin, puffiness, and sagging around the eyes. It’s one of the most effective ways to refresh your appearance and reduce the tired, heavy look that can develop with age or genetics. It can be done on either the upper or lower eyelid, or both. It can be done alone or with other procedures to the eye, face, eyebrow, or nose.
like a Brow Lift or non-surgical treatments.
Complementary procedures
for comprehensive eye rejuvenation.
Combined upper and lower blepharoplasty
to smooth under-eye bags or excess skin.
Lower eyelid surgery
to lift droopy or hooded lids.
Upper eyelid surgery
This procedure is typically done under local anesthesia with sedation, and takes one to two hours.
how it
works—
You may benefit from:
Blepharoplasty removes or repositions skin, fat, and muscle from the eyelids to reduce heaviness and puffiness. We use discreet incisions and refined closure techniques to minimize visible scarring. It cannot remove wrinkles or “crow’s feet.” It does not fix dark circles under the eyes or lift sagging eyebrows. Chemical peels, laser resurfacing, or other skin treatments can fix minor wrinkles.
what to
expect—
Your surgeon and nurse will walk you through your personalized recovery plan.
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A feeling of tightness or dryness for a few days.
Use of cold compresses and eye drops.
Removal of stitches 5 to 7 days post-surgery.
Return to light activity and desk work within one week
In general, here’s what most eyelid surgery patients experience:
Eyelid Surgery
Procedure —
Final outcome is visible within 2 to 3 months once healing is complete.
Full result
Bruising resolves. Eyes feel more open and refreshed. Makeup can usually be resumed.
4–6 weeks
Swelling, tightness, and sensitivity. Stitches removed around day 5 to 7. Back to work in 7 days.
First week
1 to 2 hours under local anesthesia with sedation. Discreet incisions placed in natural folds.
Surgery
We’ll assess your concerns and recommend upper, lower, or combined blepharoplasty.
Consultation
what to expect
stage
why choose
appleby—
Our clinic was designed to make your experience easier—from streamlined consults to overnight care, and everything in between.
Team of top-tier surgeons
collaborating to craft your ideal outcome.
Technical mastery
to handle complex cases and deliver results that restore confidence.
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A final result that meets our high standards and achieves your goal.
Precision-focused results
to ensure your entire experience, from consult to recovery, is positive.
Seamless care
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No. Other surgeries can be done to fix eyelid function problems. Such problems could include drooping eyelids owing to muscle problems (eyelid ptosis) or looseness between the eyelid and eyeball (ectropion).
Does blepharoplasty fix functional eyelid issues?
FAQs ABOUT
Eyelid Surgery—
Yes. Our goal is to make you look refreshed, not different. We preserve your eye shape and expression while reducing heaviness.
Will the scars be visible?
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Yes. Many patients combine it with a Brow Lift, Facelift, or injectable treatments for comprehensive facial rejuvenation.
Can I combine eyelid surgery with other procedures?
Upper blepharoplasty lifts excess skin from the upper lid. Lower blepharoplasty removes or smooths under-eye bags and loose skin.
What’s the difference between upper and lower eyelid surgery?
If heavy upper lids interfere with your vision, surgery may improve your visual field. We can assess this during your consultation.
Can this improve vision?
Incisions are placed in natural folds and along the lash line. Most fade significantly and are difficult to detect once healed.