Face · Surgical procedure

Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty treats excess skin, muscle, and fat pads of the eyelids — upper, lower, or both. It is indicated for aesthetic reasons as well as when excess skin begins to interfere with the field of vision.

Illustration — Blepharoplasty

Goals of the procedure

  • Remove excess skin from the upper eyelids

  • Treat fat pads and laxity of the lower eyelids

  • Address cases where excess skin interferes with vision

  • Soften the tired appearance around the eyes

  • Plan scars within the natural folds of the eyelids

Every surgical procedure involves risks. An individual evaluation with a plastic surgeon is essential to determine the appropriate treatment for each case.

Frequently asked questions

What patients most often ask.

Upper, lower, or both?

It depends on the concern and the examination: the procedure can treat only the upper eyelids, only the lower ones, or both, in the same surgical session.

What type of anesthesia is used?

Frequently, local anesthesia with sedation — but the decision depends on the case and on the pre-anesthetic evaluation, made together with the team.

Will the scar be visible?

The incisions are placed within the natural folds of the eyelids, where they tend to become barely noticeable as the scar matures.

What is the recovery like?

Mild swelling and bruising are common in the first few days. Cold compresses and keeping the head elevated are usually part of the postoperative instructions.

Does blepharoplasty treat dark circles?

The surgery treats skin and fat pads; dark pigmentation of the skin has other causes and approaches. An evaluation clarifies what applies to your case.

The next step

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